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 Major Emile Bonnard, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, near the Meuse River, France, November 3 – 11, 1918. Working in conjunction with an American brigade Major Bonnard led his battalion against determined resistance of the enemy, working his way with great valor to take an important hostile position. He kept constantly in touch with the American commander, thus insuring perfect liaison during the entire operations.