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 Corporal Orin Edward Nay (ASN: 181321), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 1st Gas Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bethincourt, France, 26 September 1918. Voluntarily leaving shelter, Corporal Nay and another soldier made their way, through terrific enemy barrage of artillery and machine-gun fire, to the aid of wounded comrades, carrying them to first aid stations, and administering treatment.