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 Warrant Officer Herve M. Brelivet, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 2d Regiment, Colonial Infantry, Army of France, near Sivry-Sur-Meuse, France. Bravely leading a platoon of the front line, Adjutant Brelivet afforded valuable assistance to an American regiment during the course of the advance. While progressing he was severely wounded. He took a prominent part in all advances made by his organization during the entire war and his courage and bravery was at all times an inspiration to his comrades.