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 William Luzenski (ASN: 280411), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company H, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 4 August 1918. Shortly after the assault was launched Sergeant Luzenski was wounded by shell fire. In spite of his wounds he gallantly led his platoon, gained his objective, and remained in command of his platoon until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.