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 First Lieutenant (Dental Corps) Robert Emmett Motley, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 125th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Chateau-Thierry. France, 31 July to 7 August and near Verdun, France, 14 – 16 October 1918. Realizing the need of medical attention at the front, lieutenant Motley went beyond the scope of his duties as dentist by advancing with the infantry and establishing and maintaining dressing station with the leading elements of his command. For seven days, from 31 July to 7 August he safely evacuated many patients by his prompt and fearless action. He again volunteered and went forward in the attack of 14 – 16 October, and on the latter date, carried a message back to the supply officer, requesting food for the men. Although wounded and badly gassed, he accomplished his mission, refusing evacuation until the food was started for the lines.