The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Jerry Sullivan (ASN: 42854), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, south of Soissons, France, 18 July 1918. Sergeant Sullivan displayed exceptional courage and initiative by leading his platoon to the attack and capture of a battery of 77-mm. guns. After successful accomplishment of this unusual and heroic duty he was killed in action.