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 First Class Herman Moskowitz (ASN: 2414791), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Talma Hill, France, October 17 – 21, 1918. As a runner Private Moskowitz displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty in frequently volunteering and carrying messages through dangerous zones in addition to his regular duties. Though lame as the result of an accident, he carried a number of messages through a heavy barrage until he was severely wounded by a bursting shell.