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 James Roosevelt Stockton (MCSN: 0-1800), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the Fifth Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F., in action near Blanc Mont Ridge, France, 3 October 1918. While directing his platoon in the attack under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire, Captain Stockton, although severely wounded, displayed exceptional bravery and coolness in remaining in command and leading his men, refusing to be evacuated until forced to do so through loss of blood.