The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Michael Vigilittre (ASN: 1214947), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Ronssoy, France, 29 September 1918. Private Vigilittre voluntarily exposed himself to bring in wounded soldiers belonging to another organization. Throughout the engagement under constant rifle and machine-gun fire, he courageously treated the wounded, inspiring the combat troops by his example, until killed by a bursting shell.