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) Charles W. Parker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Ardeuil, France, September 29 to 1 October 1918. Severely wounded in the foot, 29 September Lieutenant Parker remained on duty and ably commanded his platoon until 1 October 1918.