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 Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Jacob P. Brenner, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 322d Field Artillery, 83d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Molleville Farm, France, 12 October 1918. As Executive Officer at a battery, and responsible for the prompt delivery of the barrage to repel a counterattack by the enemy, he remained under heavy fire at his post after being severely wounded, and successfully carried out his mission. His example of heroism was an inspiration to his men.