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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank H. Barnwell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces Second Lieutenant Barnwell distinguished himself by heroic and inspiring leadership at Soissons, France, 18 July 1918, directing his platoon with unusual effectiveness until he fell wounded.