The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Sergeant Hans Villumsen, United States Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company D, 10th Infantry Regiment, in battle of Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898.
Sponsored by:
Hans
Villumsen
February 18, 1866
–
December 16, 1941
Cemetery:
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantRegiment:
10th Infantry RegimentAction Date:
July 1, 1898
D.S.C. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit and the D.S.M. under the provisions of the act of Congress (March 5, 1931)