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) Charles J. Casey, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 168th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Salient-du-Feys, France, on 9 March 1918. Captain Casey displayed notable gallantry in leading a command of untried men in company with French troops in a successful raid on enemy trenches. By his heroic conduct he inspired both his own men and the men of our ally participating in the operation.