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 Harvey M. Ledwell (ASN: 2337850), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Charmell, France, 26 July 1918. Although very seriously wounded, Sergeant Ledwell refused aid of his men, who stopped to assist him, ordering them forward and directing their attack until they had passed beyond hearing distance.