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 James E. Campbell (ASN: 1747255), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Grand Pre, France, 1 November 1918. After all the regular company runners had become casualties, Private Campbell volunteered as a runner, carrying a call for reinforcements through the enemy barrage and guiding the reinforcing troops back to his company. He then aided in first-aid work until his company was relieved.