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 James Conway (ASN: 2721014), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 58th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Nantillois, France, 29 September 1918. Private Conway, a company runner, repeatedly volunteered for the most dangerous missions, carrying messages through enemy machine, gun and shell fire on numerous occasions. Several days later, when his ear drum was broken by concussion from a bursting shell he refused to go to the rear for treatment but remained on duty until his company was relieved.