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 Captain (Infantry) Leslie W. Brown, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 360th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Le Grande Carre Ferme, France, 1 November 1918. While advancing through a violent counter barrage, a shell struck in the midst of the company headquarters group, practically annihilating it and wounding Captain Brown to such an extent that he lay for a time unconscious. When revived he effected a reorganization of his company and continued the advance. Shortly thereafter he was wounded a second time but refused to be evacuated, remaining with his command through two days and nights of severe fighting. The personal example of fearlessness displayed by Captain Brown inspired his men and those of neighboring units and contributed materially to the success of the operations.