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 John C. Fischer (ASN: 93499), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, 15 July 1918. Private Fischer, with Private Charlie C. Landon, volunteered to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded during the heavy enemy bombardment. With a total disregard for their own personal safety they courageously went forward and while attempting to reach the wounded soldier, Private Landon was hit by a shell and died a few minutes later. Private Fischer was wounded by shell fire but returned to the first-aid station for assistance to bring in the wounded soldier, refusing to have his own wound dressed until his mission had been accomplished.