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 Donald Emery (ASN: 1212809), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 107th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 27th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Dickebusch, France, 22 August 1918. Displaying an absolute disregard of danger in caring for wounded under shell and rifle fire and a continuous cheerfulness under trying conditions, Private First Class Emery’s courageous example was inspiring to his comrades.