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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Guy L. Hartman, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Frapelle, France, 17 August 1918. After having been painfully wounded Lieutenant Hartman refused to go to the rear for treatment. He made his way through a heavy barrage, and brought up a platoon that was stopped by heavy fire. Some time later, after having his wound dressed he conducted his brigade commander through a heavily gassed area, after which he remained constantly on duty until relieved.