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 First Sergeant Edward Donnelly (ASN: 53915), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Soissons, France, 19 July 1918. As liaison sergeant, First Sergeant Donnelly showed conspicuous bravery and good judgment when the loss of his captain threatened the success of the company’s operations. He maintained communication and went forward on four attacks under heavy fire.