Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Marcelino
Serna
April 26, 1896

–

February 29, 1992

Cemetery:

Fort Bliss National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    355th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 12, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Marcelino Serna (ASN: 2195593), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Flirey, France, 12 September 1918. Private Serna displayed exceptional coolness and courage in single handed charging and capturing 24 Germans.