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 John Martin Supler (ASN: 2267899), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 364th Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Waereghem, Belgium, 30 October 1918. Private Supler received a severe shoulder wound the same shell blowing the rifle to pieces in his hand. After receiving treatment he continued with the company, working under terrific pain, until ordered by his sergeant to report to the dressing station.