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 Captain (Cavalry) Thomas Taylor Knox, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with 1st Cavalry, in action against Spanish forces at Las Guasimas, Cuba, 24 June 1898. Though severely wounded, Captain Knox refused to leave the firing line, but continued to lead his troop until exhausted from excessive loss of blood. His great fortitude and fearless conduct was an inspiring example to his men.