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 Sergeant William G. Greenfield (ASN: 2217131), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Fey-en-Haye, France, 12 September 1918. Although wounded, Sergeant Greenfield continued to advance with his organization until its objective was reached. He showed qualities of leadership by organizing all the men he could find and assuming command until he was relieved by officers and ordered to have his wound dressed.