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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) William G. Moller, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 102d Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Riaville, France, 26 September 1918. Lieutenant Moller displayed remarkable courage and judgment by organizing a platoon of men who had become detached from their various units. With this detachment he wiped out a machine-gun nest, opening the way for further advance into the town of Riaville. He maintained his position in the front line throughout the action although subjected to heavy fire from all arms.