The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross, in lieu of a previously issued Certificate of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal, to Private Hugh A. Graham, United States Army, for courage in action while serving as a member of Troop C, 4th Cavalry Regiment, in attempting, with two comrades, at the risk of their lives, to rescue a sergeant of their troop from drowning in the Rio Grande de la Pampanga River, Philippine Islands, 11 October 1899.