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 First Class Esric C. Gumbs (ASN: 2450352), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Authe and Sy, France, November 2 – 4, 1918. Private Gumbs, while acting as battalion runner, repeatedly crossed areas subjected to heavy shell and machine-gun fire, carrying messages to and from flank companies. His work, performed with unhesitating devotion to duty, materially contributed to the successful advance of his battalion.