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 Sergeant Nicholas Rodakis, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 4th Battalion, Australian Machine Gun Corps, Australian Imperial Force, near Ronssoy, France, 29 September 1918, while attached to Machine gun Company, 105th U.S. Infantry, 27th Division, A.E.F. Organizing troops from different units, Sergeant Rodakis exhibited great bravery and dash in leading them into effective combat, inspiring all by his courage and fearlessness.