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 Ollie Pope (ASN: 1319961), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, between St. Quentin and Cambrai, France, 9 October 1918. Private Pope was wounded in action between St. Quentin and Cambrai, France, and after having his wounds dressed, he was unable to locate his company. He returned, however, to the front line, and fought throughout the day, locating and returning to his own organization after dark.