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 James Edward Krum (ASN: 1387247), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Hamel, Belgium, 4 July 1918. Although severely wounded in the right arm at the beginning of the engagement, Sergeant Krum continued forward as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and setting an inspiring example to his men. After his wound had been dressed, he insisted upon returning to duty with his platoon.