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 Lyman N. Morrison (ASN: 263470), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Juvigny, France, 3 August 1918. Private Morrison displayed marked bravery in repeatedly carrying messages to the front lines over terrain swept by intense artillery and machine-gun fire. Still under heavy fire, he assisted wounded soldiers he found in exposed positions. His heroism was an inspiration to those near him.