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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) John Felix Woolshlager, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, northwest of Grand Pre, France, 18 October 1918. In the attack of the morning of October 18 Lieutenant Woolshlager was severely wounded, both legs being broken. He nevertheless retained command of his platoon and that of an adjoining platoon. Throughout the day, exposed to heavy machine-gun and artillery fire, he encouraged and directed his men. Due to his efforts the position, gained at great cost, was held against enemy attacks.