The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Anthony Chesney (ASN: 52420), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Soissons, France, 19 July 1918. After being twice wounded and unable to advance, Corporal Chesney took over an automatic rifle and used it effectively until ordered to the rear by an officer.