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 Frank A. Brant (ASN: 302370), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during an enemy raid on G.C. #11, C.R. Chamois Sector, France, on the night of May 17 – 18, 1918. When about ten of the enemy, intent on securing prisoners and, supported by hand grenades and rifle fire, penetrated our lines, Private Brant and three companions displayed exceptional bravery and fortitude when they fought them hand-to-hand and succeeded in killing one and dispersing the remainder of this superior force.