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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Lawrence G. Andrews, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Berzy-le-Sec, France, 21 July 1918. Lieutenant Andrews showed utter disregard for personal danger in leading his platoon in the assault. After being wounded he with his men captured several prisoners and organized the positions taken.