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 Sergeant Thaddeus Roy Wilkinson (ASN: 2498), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Verdun, France, October 4 – 9, 1918. Throughout this period Sergeant Wilkinson, with utter disregard for personal danger, rendered first aid to the wounded under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. On October 9 he was severely wounded while endeavoring to reach a wounded comrade, passing through the direct fire of the enemy in his gallant attempt.