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 Sergeant Percy S. Blond (ASN: 1520648), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Montfaucon, France, September 26 – 1 October 1918. Crossing an exposed area under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, Sergeant Blond went forward and rescued a wounded comrade, carrying him 200 yards up a steep slope. On another occasion, during a severe artillery and machine-gun bombardment, he crept alone to an advanced post and carried back another wounded soldier. During the five days’ action Sergeant Blond gave first-aid treatment to 20 members of his company, inspiring everyone by his valiant conduct in ministering to the wounded.