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 Benjamin Schwartz (ASN: 551869), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company I, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the attack on Hill 253 north of Cierges, France, October 8 – 9, 1918. Private Schwartz carried numerous messages over routes swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire. Due to his personal heroism when exposed to heavy fire, his company commander was able to maintain communication with the battalion at all times during the attack.