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 Private First Class Joseph L. Bradley (ASN: 40617), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Medeah Ferme, France, 8 October 1918. Without regard for his own safety, Private Bradley worked unceasingly as a stretcher bearer, caring for the wounded of other companies, as well as of those of his own, and inspiring others to greater efforts by his example of courage and endurance.