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 Frederick Trewarn (2295), Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 5th Machine Gun Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, near Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918. On three different occasions Private Trewarn exposed himself to artillery and machine-gun fire in order to assist wounded to shelter. Later on, when warning was received of an impending enemy counterattack, he displayed great coolness and good judgment under heavy fire in selecting positions for his guns. This action took place when fighting alongside the American 27th Division.