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 Lieutenant Maurice Leroux, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Fifth Regiment (U.S. Marine Corps) (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., at Blanc Mont, France, 4 October 1918. At great personal risk, Lieutenant Leroux volunteered and crossed an area swept by heavy machine-gun and artillery fire in order to establish liaison with French troops on the flank. He succeeded in locating these units and delivered an important message, displaying exceptional courage and utter disregard for personal danger.