Winfred E. Robb - War Hero

ROBB

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 8/3/2004 at 03:57:40

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
Winfred E. Robb, first lieutenant, chaplain, 168th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism throughout the advance across the River Ourcq, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, July 26, to August 2, 1918. During the pursuit of the enemy by the 168th Infantry across the River Ourcq, he distinguished himself by his bravery under fire. During all of this time, and particularly during the operations nar Sergy, he showed the greatest coolness under severe artillery fire in attending to the needs of the men in his regiment.

Residence at appointment: Des Moines, Iowa

-source: Official Register, State of Iowa 1921-1922, Twenty-Ninth Number, Military Decorations of Iowans in the World War, pg. 369

-transcribed by Sharyl Ferrall