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 Battalion Sergeant Major Howard Craven (ASN: 2256233), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Gesnes, France, 26 September 1918. Although wounded, Sergeant Major Craven remained on duty, and during the heaviest bombardment of the battalion command post reorganized and kept under control the liaison section, which was essential to the successful operation of the battalion. He constantly exposed himself to danger and rendered service of great value.