(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Jonas, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 1st Artillerie, 1st Division, Free French Army, in action against enemy forces in the European Theater of Operations from August 1944 to January 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Jonas’ outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.