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 Colonel Auguste-LŽon Bonjour, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in France, between 18 and 24 August 1944. Colonel Bonjour displayed personal fearlessness and superb leadership while directing a vital phase of the fighting for Toulon. He gave proof of the same high military qualities in the fighting north of Grenoble and, later, in the drive on Baumeless-Dames. Throughout these hard-fought battles, Colonel Bonjour’s gallant conduct was an inspiring example to the units under his command. The gallant leadership and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Colonel Bonjour reflect highest credit upon himself and the Allied Forces.