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 Edwin Thomas Van Duzer (ASN: 1709923), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Ville Savoye, France, 22 August 1918. Private Van Duzer was a member of a combat-liaison group which was attacked by liquid fire. Although severely burned, he alone charged the flame thrower and put him out of action, after which he reassembled his men and continued on duty until relieved.