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 Michael Reilly (ASN: 43131), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Soissons, France, 18 July 1918. After being wounded Sergeant Reilly remained with his squad and continued to lead it in action until he was again seriously wounded two days later.