The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Charles L. Landon (ASN: 93527), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 166th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, 15 July 1918. Private Landon with Private John Fischer, volunteered to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded during the heavy enemy bombardment. With a total disregard for their own personal safety they courageously went forward and while attempting to reach the wounded soldier. Private Landon was hit by a shell which resulted in his death a few minutes later.