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 Albert J. Drees (ASN: 2265799), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, France, September 26 – 29, 1918. Seriously wounded by shrapnel, Private Drees refused evacuation, but remained with his gun team for three days, rendering great assistance through terrific encounter. His sufferings finally necessitated his removal to the hospital.