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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Harvey William Wilson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bussy Farm, France, September 28 – 29, 1918. After being hit by a shell splinter Second Lieutenant Wilson continued to lead his platoon against the enemy position until he was again hit by another shell fragment and had to be carried from the field. His example of devotion to duty and his courage inspired the men of the platoon to continue the attack successfully.