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 Frank W. Ryan (ASN: 1375348), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Nouart, France, November 1 – 9, 1918. Maintaining a telephone line three kilometers long over a period of eight days, Private Ryan was under a terrific bombardment during the whole period, keeping communication under circumstances which called for the greatest courage and determination. He had no relief, and was at one time without rations for 48 hours.