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 Earl R. McGuire (ASN: 13510), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Belleau, France, 18 July 1918. After being severely wounded in the head Sergeant McGuire struggled to his feet and led his platoon forward, instilling courage and confidence in his men.