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 Charles E. Whittington (ASN: 58436), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during three days at Cantigny, France, on May 28 – 30, 1918. Private Whittington performed with great bravery the duties of battalion gunner without rest. Although wounded, he remained on duty under fire until his battalion was relieved.