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 of Infantry Edouard Hoffenbach, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with the French Mission, 9th U.S. Infantry (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, 18 July 1918. Captain Hoffenbach volunteered and led a combat liaison group between the Sixth Marines and units on the flank, continuing on his mission until liaison had been established, when he was evacuated.