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 Edgar Pennington (ASN: 2218090), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 357th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 90th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bantheville, France, October 23 – 24, 1918. Private Pennington demonstrated the highest bravery and devotion to duty in giving first-aid treatment to wounded men under terrific bombardment of gas and high-explosive shells. Going over the top with his company he attended wounded men and directed their evacuation until he became exhausted and had to be sent to a hospital.