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 Corporal Andrew C. Schabinger (ASN: 1387453), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company E, 131st Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Hamel, Belgium, 4 July 1918. Although severely wounded in the arm at the beginning of the engagement, Corporal Schabinger continued forward as squad leader, exhibiting great gallantry and setting an inspiring example to his men.