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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    33d Regiment

    Division:

    Colonial Infantry

    Action Date:

    November 9 – 11, 1918

    War Department, General Orders 62 (1919)

    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 Xavier Buchet, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 33d Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, in the Argonne-Meuse operations, France, November 9 – 11, 1918. During three days of most terrific struggle and exposed to enemy artillery and machine-gun fire and the hazard of poisonous shells, Captain Bucket unceasingly urged and led his men to their objective. His example of courage, endurance, and valor served as a high standard for those under his command.