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 First Class John F. Shedlewski (ASN: 258348), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 107th Ammunition Train, 32d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Juvigny, north of Soissons, France, 4 September 1918. During a heavy enemy bombardment a shell burst near two ammunition trucks that were being unloaded at a dump, blowing up one truck and setting fire to the other. Disregarding the warnings of bystanders, Private Shedlewski rushed forward and assisted in throwing the burning cushions and cover off the truck and backing it to a place of safety. His conspicuous bravery was the means of saving a large quantity of ammunition.