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 Ralph A. Chappell (ASN: 1268697), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Crezancy, France, 15 July 1918. Although badly wounded by shell fire during the heavy artillery fire of the enemy’s offensive, Private Chappell remained at his post in the front line until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.