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 Sergeant Paul Lavendar Igou (ASN: 1309134), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Beaurevoir, France, 7 October 1918. After having been severely wounded in the knee, Sergeant Igou remained in command of his platoon. During the destructive fire he established his headquarters in a shell hole, and, by means of runners, maintained liaison and directed the attack. During a strong counterattack by the enemy he skillfully commanded his platoon and repulsed the attack. He remained on duty for 24 hours after being wounded.