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 John A. Crofts (ASN: 1979865), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918. After being wounded in the left arm to such an extent that he could not continue his duties as stretcher bearer, and after being ordered back for treatment, Private Crafts continued throughout the day and night under heavy shell fire to assist such wounded as were able to walk.