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 Sergeant Elmer L. Eppiheimer (ASN: 1245197), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Fismes, France, 4 August 1918. Volunteering as runner on a most hazardous mission across a ruined bridge, Sergeant Eppiheimer, after successfully making the crossing, again offered to re-cross to inform our batteries that their barrage was falling short. When he had reached the middle of the bridge art enemy shell exploded, throwing him into the river and slightly wounding him. He completed his journey by swimming and delivered his message without delay.