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 Vivian Skogsburg (ASN: 2061931), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Forges Woods, France, 26 September 1918. Although seriously burned by a phosphorous shell, Sergeant Skogsburg continued in command of his platoon, leading it forward eight kilometers to its objective, directing the “mopping up” of the territory and the consolidation of the new position. His example was an inspiration to his men. When on orders from his company commander, he started to walk to the rear to receive medical attention, he fell unconscious.