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 John V. Hogan (ASN: 2093779), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bois-de-Mort Mare, France, 12 September 1918. Private Hogan was in command of the 4th Platoon of Company d, 355th Infantry, when it encountered a machine gun delivering an effective fire upon our troops. Placing his men under cover he went forward alone, without orders, and in utter disregard of his own safety. He killed the gunner and one other, captured the gun, and took ten prisoners. He was constantly under heavy enemy fire yet he pressed on with undaunted courage and determination.