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 Captain (Infantry) Alfred J. V. Hasselvender, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism while serving with 21st Battalion de Marche, Colonial Infantry, in action at Verst 455, North Russia, 14 October 1918. Captain Hasselvender personally led a Franco-American platoon against a strongly fortified position. The heroic conduct displayed under heavy fire by this brilliant officer was an inspiration to the entire command.