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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Albert Stuart Burch, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Juvin, France, 14 October 1918. While leading his men against determined enemy resistance, Lieutenant Burch was severely wounded in the arm by four machine-gun bullets. Although suffering intense pain, he continued to press on until ordered to the rear. On his way to the dressing station, he endeavored to carry a more severely wounded officer; and although greatly weakened, he struggled with his burden until the arrival of litter bearers.