The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Private Henry W. Sacknus, United States Army, for distinguished gallantry while serving as a member of Troop C, 6th Cavalry Regiment, in an engagement at Talisay, Philippine Islands, on 29 March 1901.