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 Marechal des Logis Jean B. LeBellege, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 22d Regiment, Artillery of Colonial Campaign, Army of France, in the Argonne Forest, France, November 1918. Marechal des Logis Le Bellege was wounded on three different occasions, but each time remained on duty with his battery, consenting to be treated after his mission had been completed. His coolness under gravest circumstances won the admiration of all with whom he was connected.