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 Private Serguei Tcheimessoff, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism while serving with French Foreign Legion, in action near Kadish, Russia, 7 February 1919. While serving under American command, Private Tcheimessoff heroically defended his position against attack of overwhelming numbers. Although severely wounded in the head, he refused to leave his position, but continued at his post until all others had retired.