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 Anton Lebre, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 344th Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, near Montfauxelles, France, September 29 – 4 October 1918. While on duty as senior French officer near the colonel of the 371st United States Infantry, Captain Lebre volunteered and went forward to make reconnaissance, during which he was wounded in the face by a bursting shell. After being evacuated, he insisted on returning to duty with the regiment, though he was still suffering from fever caused by his wound and exposure during the battle.