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 Major William B. Little, British Expeditionary Forces, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with East Lancashire Regiment, 6th Battalion, Royal Dublin Fusiliers (Attached), 198th Division. British Expeditionary Forces during the Ypres-Lys offensive, 17 October 1918, when closely affiliated with American troops. On one occasion, when Major Little was forming his battalion for the attack, the enemy put down a heavy barrage, inflicting many casualties. Regardless of the heavy enemy fire, this officer reassured his men and then gallantly led them in a successful attack. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.