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 Private Perry Francis Modrow (ASN: 1379458), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 124th Field Artillery (Attached), 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Romagne, France, 1 November 1918. Private Modrow was wounded while serving at the battalion aid station under heavy shell fire, but he insisted on continuing at work until compelled to go to the rear against his will.