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 Frank Williams (ASN: 46527), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company M, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near the Argonne Forest, France, 9 October 1918. In the absence of the platoon commander, Sergeant Williams displayed great courage and good judgment in leading his platoon in the attack on Hill 263. Although wounded in the advance, he refused to be evacuated, but continued to lead his men under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained with his command until it was relieved.