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 Captain (Infantry) Edward J. Mitchell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, 26 September 1918. Leading a platoon in advance of other troops, Captain Mitchell encountered and captured three German 153’s, which were in operation, also taking his officers and about 425 men. During the night he organized troops from his own and other divisions, and established, a formidable piece of front line.