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) Harold Harlowe Helliwell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Medeah, Ferme, France, 8 October 1918. While acting as battalion adjutant, when the latter was wounded, Lieutenant Helliwell made continual reconnaissances under heavy shell and machine gun fire. He maintained liaison at all times, and carried important messages to the flanks and rear through the enemy barrage. He assisted in organizing the battalion when attacked upon the flank in successful resistance to a determined counterattack by superior forces.