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 Joseph Stanley Wasilewski (ASN: 1279636), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 114th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, north of Verdun, France, 12 October 1918. Throughout the entire day Private Wasilewski passed from the rear to the front line, carrying food, water, and supplies to the front. During his return trips he assisted the wounded and once carried a comrade on his back. On every journey he was compelled to pass through terrific shell fire.