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 August Woerman (ASN: 2146695), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 321st Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Sommerance, France, 15 October 1918. Although wounded by shrapnel, Private Woerman remained on duty throughout the entire night and, after having his wounds dressed, insisted on returning for duty. He was again wounded the following day, once more disregarding his wound and continuing on duty.