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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Sam E. Andrews, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Montfaucon, France, 28 September 1918. Lieutenant Andrews displayed brilliant courage and leadership in leading his platoon against and capturing a strong enemy machine-gun nest. In this exploit he was killed, but his notable coolness and determination furnished an inspiration to his men.