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 Tom Rivers (ASN: 2169507), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near the Bois-de-la-Voivrotte, France, 11 November 1918. Private Rivers, although gassed, volunteered and carried important messages through heavy barrages to the support companies. He refused first aid until his company was relieved.