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 Corporal Newman Davis (ASN: 735171), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company D, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Brandeville, France, November 7 – 8, 1918. After all the officers of his command had become casualties, Corporal Davis took command, displaying exceptional gallantry in leading his men.