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 A. Van Dyne (ASN: 1213836), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company B, 108th Infantry Regiment, 27th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Ronssoy, France, 29 September 1918. Private Van Dyne, a runner, displayed notable courage in carrying messages through heavy artillery and machine gun fire.