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 First Class Alfred Williamson (ASN: 1403753), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 370th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Beaume, France, 8 November 1918. Private Williamson was assigned to duty at the first-aid station, but volunteered to accompany the attacking lines to more expeditiously attend to the wounded. During the advance he constantly exposed himself to the enemy and under heavy fire to render first aid.