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 Howard V. Brunner (ASN: 112783), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 149th Machine-Gun Battalion, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Sergy, France, July 29 – 30, 1918. As platoon runner, Private First Class Brunner showed marked heroism in volunteering for dangerous missions, repeatedly carrying important messages through zones swept by intense artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained on duty after being wounded, and until his command was relieved.