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 James J. Donovan (ASN: 2411771), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 312th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Grand Pre, France, October 16 – 20, 1918. In the face of heavy shell and machine-gun fire, and continuous gas attacks, Corporal Donovan established and maintained for four days a dressing station in a most advanced position. When an enemy attack seemed imminent, he refused to retire to safety, but remained at his post, being relieved, after his comrades had advanced.