The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Fred C. Dulevitz (ASN: 65874), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Verdun, France, October 23 – 27, 1918. When it became vitally important to get a message to the battalion commander, Private Dulevitz volunteered for the mission, knowing that it was necessary to pass through a terrific enemy barrage. Shortly after starting on his mission, and while passing through the murderous fire, he was instantly killed.