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 Private Peter F. Mack (ASN: 255882), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Montrebeau Woods, France, 28 September 1918. After being mortally wounded during the advance, Private Mack refused to go to the rear. He went to the place assigned to him in the line and attempted to dig in. His fearlessness and fortitude were a great inspiration to his comrades.