Jacob Paul Brenner

Military Honor(s):

Distinguished Service Cross

Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Jacob P. Brenner, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Molleville Farm, France, October 12, 1918. As Executive Officer at a battery, and responsible for the prompt delivery of the barrage to repel a counterattack by the enemy, he remained under heavy fire at his post after being severely wounded, and successfully carried out his mission. His example of heroism was an inspiration to his men.

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Life & Service

  • Birth: 10 April 1895, Youngstown, OH, United States
  • Place of Residence:
  • Race/Ethnicity: Jewish American
  • Death: 31 December 1956 Niles, OH, United States
  • Branch: Army
  • Military Rank: Second Lieutenant
  • Company:
  • Infantry Regiment: 322nd FA
  • Division: 83rd