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 Major (Infantry) Thomas L. Pierce, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Juvin, France, October 11 – 14, 1918. Although suffering from a machine-gun bullet wound, Major Pierce refused to go to an aid station, but remained in personal command of his battalion during the action. Upon receiving two other wounds three days later, this officer again refused assistance and remained with his command until the afternoon, when he was again severely wounded. He permitted himself to be evacuated only after he had given his successor detailed instructions and information.