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 Corporal Cornelius T. Glynn (ASN: 1685561), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 59th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bois-du-Fays, France, October 5 – 6, 1918. Corporal Glynn showed marked bravery as battalion runner, repeatedly carrying messages through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on duty night and day, aiding materially in maintaining liaison.