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 Lance-Corporal Albert T. Underwood (240721), British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, Territorial Force, 46th Division, British Expeditionary Forces, during the attack on Riquerval Woods, France, 11 October 1918. While acting as a platoon scout in advance of his platoon, Corporal Underwood suddenly encountered a post of nine Germans. He fearlessly engaged them until his platoon arrived. His courageous action not only saved his platoon from being ambushed but enabled it to reach its objective with slight loss. This action took place in conjunction with the attack of the 30th U.S. Division.