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 Maurice Redier, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 65th Regiment of Infantry, 72d U.S. Infantry Brigade (Attached), 36th Division, A.E.F., near Pauvres, France, 13 October 1918. Captain Redier moved forward in advance of our infantry patrols of units on the flank. He displayed great coolness and dash under artillery and machine-gun fire. He also entered Vaux-Champagne in the advance of our troops. His conduct was an inspiration to all troops in the attack.