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 Private First Class Leslie Martin Lane (ASN: 64075), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Seicheprey, France, April 4 – 5, 1918. On the night of April 4 – 5, 1918, Private First Class Lane was carrying rations to the men in the front trenches. He encountered a large enemy platoon who demanded his surrender. He refused to surrender, drew his pistol, and killed the enemy platoon commander, causing the enemy raiding party to retire. During the encounter he was severely wounded by hand grenades. By his quickness of action he undoubtedly saved the lives of the men in our advanced listening post.