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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Edward H. Price, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 138th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Cheppy, France, 26 September 1918. At the head of his command, Lieutenant Price charged and captured a machine-gun nest defending the southeastern approach to Cheppy, and was the first to enter the town. With his company of about 40 men he captured four guns and 124 prisoners. On the following day he led his men through direct artillery fire with only two casualties, due to his dexterity of command. Later he was seriously wounded, but continued with his company until physical exhaustion prevented his going farther.