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 Sergeant Solomon Peterson (ASN: 2261095), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Argonne offensive, France, September 26 – 29, 1918. Sergeant Peterson repeatedly led patrols in successful attacks on enemy machine-gun emplacements, displaying calmness and keen judgment. After being wounded he insisted on remaining in command of his platoon.