The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Herman F. Bremer (ASN: 1317082), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Machine-Gun Company, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918. Sergeant Bremer displayed coolness, excellent judgment, and efficient leadership in keeping his platoon intact, while advancing with the regiment. Exposed to fire from all sides, he set his guns and engaged the enemy. While leading his men to a new position, he was instantly killed.