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 Claude E. Thiabaud, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 6th Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, at Le Ferme and Damvillers, France, November 7 – 10, 1918. In liaison with American troops Lieutenant Thiabaud rendered most valuable assistance and greatly aided in driving the enemy from La Ferme and Damvillers. Throughout the war he participated in all the important attacks of his organization, and his brilliant leadership, singular courage and devotion to duty played an important part in the success of the operations.