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 Marechal des Logis Jacques Bercerot, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 19th Battery, E.V.N., 70th Regiment, A.L.G.P., Army of France, near Mortzwiller, Alsace, 1 September 1918. Driving his engine through an area which was subjected to a most intense shelling, Marechal des Logis Bercerot removed to safety nine carloads of ammunition. His exploit was accomplished in spite of damaged rails and constant shell burst, the latter damaging his engine.