Marcelino Serna

Private, U. S. Army

Distinguished Service Cross

GENERAL ORDERS:
War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1919)
CITATION:
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, A.E.F., near Flirey, France, 12 September 1918.
Private Serna displayed exceptional coolness and courage in single handed charging and capturing 24 Germans.

On 30 August 1919 awarded the French Medalaille Militaire.

On 30 August 1919 awarded the French Croix de Guerre with palm.

On 30 August 1919 awarded the Italian Croce di Guerre.