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 Charles R. Guenther (ASN: 134724), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery B, 102d Field Artillery, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Chavignon, Chemin-des-Dames, France, 28 February 1918. Private Guenther was wounded while reporting to his post under a heavy bombardment of his battery on 28 February 1918. He nevertheless served his gun during the whole duration of the barrage, and, although wounded, he displayed extraordinary bravery and gave a fine example of devotion to duty.