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 Claude B. Myers (ASN: 46730), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Exermont, France, 4 to 11 October 1918, and south of Sedan, 5 to 7 November 1918. During the operations of 4 to 11 October 1918, Sergeant Myers carried messages through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. During the operations of 5 to 7 November 1918, he was in command of the platoon which maintained liaison between the First and Second Brigades. While performing this duty he single-handed captured two enemy prisoners.