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 Bugler James Francis Revels, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with Company I, 339th Infantry, 85th Division (Detachment in North Russia), in action near Obozerskaya, Russia, 16 September 1918. Bugler Revels succeeded, after three others had failed in delivering a message. In the performance of this duty he passed through dense woods, exposed to artillery and rifle fire. Throughout the action he carried numerous messages to the flanks, always selecting the shortest route regardless of the dangers involved.