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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Albert C. Arnold, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Juvin, France, 10 – 11 October 1918. On the night of 10 – 11 October, Lieutenant Arnold was painfully wounded while reconnoitering the enemy’s positions, but continued with his mission after receiving first aid from an accompanying soldier. Early in the morning of 11 October with the assistance of one soldier, he silenced a machine gun which was enfilading our line. He was again wounded while accomplishing this mission, but continued his efforts until another machine gun had been put out of action through his personal direction. He remained on duty with his men until he became so weak from loss of blood and exposure to gas that he collapsed and was carried from the field.