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 Major (Infantry) Mark Hanna, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Battalion, 356th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Stenay, France, 6 – 11, November 1918. Major Hanna displayed extreme courage on 6 November by making a daring reconnaissance of the town of Pouilly, near Stenay. This town was held in strength by the enemy, with evident indication of determination to prevent a crossing of the River Meuse at this point. He remained in this town over two hours, returning with information of great value. On the night of 10 – 11 November he was in command of the Second Battalion of the 356th Infantry, and while waiting to cross the River Meuse Major Hanna’s battalion was subject to terrific shell fire. During this period he walked up and down the line encouraging and steadying his men. Major Hanna was killed at the head of his command.