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 Daniel R. Smith (ASN: 43340), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Soissons, France, 20 July 1918. Sergeant Smith led three squads against an artillery position which was holding up the advance of his company by direct fire. After suffering heavy casualties, he with two others charged the enemy position. Due to his courage and leadership four 77-millimeter guns were captured and 50 of the enemy forced to surrender.