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 Captain (Infantry) Frederick L. Wyatt, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at the Ourcq River, near Sergy, France, 28 July 1918. Captain Wyatt led his company across the Ourcq River under heavy enemy artillery and machine-gun fire, and upon reaching the opposite side of the river attacked the enemy and although severely wounded he continued to lead his company to the enemy’s position. Before reaching his objective Captain Wyatt personally organized and led a squad of his company forward and captured a machine-gun nest which was holding up the advance. His devotion to duty was a great inspiration to his men as he remained in command until his objective was reached, when due to his severe wounds he fell unconscious and was forced to be evacuated.