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 Carl Fenouillet (ASN: 1210528), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Souplet, France, 18 October 1918. Corporal Fenouillet, after his commanding officer and four sergeants had become casualties, took command of the company, rallied it by his personal heroism and exposure to fire and gallantly led it in the attack.