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 Frank L. Medeiros (ASN: 58744), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the counterattack by the enemy near Cantigny, France, 28 May 1918. By courageous devotion to duty and presence of mind under fire Sergeant Medeiros prevented the advance against the left flank of his command, which threatened the success of the battle, While exposing himself fearlessly to distribute ammunition and to counsel his men he was killed.