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 Second Lieutenant Georges A. F. Jourde, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 12th Regiment, Mounted Chasseurs, Army of France, near St. Mihiel, France, 12 September 1918. Lieutenant Jourde led his platoon with conspicuous bravery in clearing a section of trenches 500 meters long, containing numerous machine guns, which had been inflicting many casualties. Through his skillful leadership this position was reduced and 144 prisoners taken, including several officers.