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 Captain (Infantry) John D. Heiny, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 139th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Charpentry, France, 27 September 1918. In order to secure important information as to the position of hostile batteries, Captain Heiny passed through the enemy’s artillery fire and was twice severely wounded. In spite of his wounds he remained on duty throughout the entire engagement and gave great assistance in the reorganization of advance positions.