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 Sergeant Paul B. Jenkins (ASN: 1784119), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Gibercy, France, 11 November 1918. While installing a telephone line, Sergeant Jenkins’ regiment started an attack. The enemy responded with a terrific barrage and before the communication was completed Sergeant Jenkins was in the midst of a heavy encounter. Bravely he remained at his post, endeavoring to establish telephone service, but was instantly killed by shell fire.