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 Andre P. Martelliere, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 8th Company, 64th Battalion, Chasseurs Alpins, Army of France, in the vicinity of Juvigny, France, August 20 and 2 September 1918. Captain Martelliere, in command of the 8th Company of 64th Battalion, Chasseurs Alpins, French Army, which company operated as a liaison unit of the 32d American Division, maintained communication on an exposed flank under heavy enemy fire during the four days of the operation. On 2 September although suffering from the effects of gas, he continued on and fearlessly led his company in the assault on Mont-de-Leuilly under heavy enemy fire and assisted in the capture of the position, together with a number of prisoners and much material.