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 Samuel Freeman Yopp, Jr. (ASN: 1317609), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 119th Infantry Regiment (Attached), 30th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Hargicourt, France, 28 September 1918. While directing the evacuation of the wounded Sergeant Yopp was severely gassed, but refused to be evacuated and continued in charge of the dressing station to which he had been assigned. He displayed marked fortitude and personal bravery, working constantly to help the wounded.