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 Major (Corps of Engineers) John Howard Wills, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 1st Engineers, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Berzy-le-Sec, France, 21 July 1918. As Adjutant of his brigade, Major Wills repeatedly displayed great bravery, making trips among troops under violent fire, and by his courage and initiative contributed materially to the success of the engagement.