(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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Andre Studler, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces behind the lines in in enemy-occupied France, from 5 April 1944 through 10 October 1944. Second Lieutenant Studler was landed in France by air in April 1944 as arms instructor to a new circuit to be built up by a British organizer in the Orleans area. Although, separated from his circuit for a time, Studler began to train the local resistance group. Later, in his own area, he was appointed chief instructor and sabotage expert. He worked untiringly, travelling around the area instructing the various groups in the use of arms and explosives, organizing reception committees and carrying out sabotage. Through his efficient use of the Eureka (which he had to carry with him on his bicycle 20 – 50 Kilometers every time) large and successful receptions were effected not only during moon periods but also between moons. In addition to numerous minor acts of sabotage on railways and communications, Studler was responsible for several large scale coups de main on important targets, notably the Pont de Beignets (an important road bridge), the bridge over Rolande on the Montargis and the railway shunting points of the Nibelle Station. All these and many other operations were carried out in an area thick with Germans and Studler had many narrow escapes. His chief was arrested in June, and the W/T operator in July, but Studler carried on until he / himself was arrested early in August 1944. After a daring escape, Studler, instead of going into hiding, took to organizing a maquis for guerrilla actions against the retreating German forces and took part in numerous ambushes and harassing activities rendering invaluable service to the Armies. The excellent results achieved by this circuit were largely due to Second Lieutenant Studler’s magnificent work. Second Lieutenant Studler’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.