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 Jean Meni, French Air Service, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Pilot, 16th Pursuit Group, French Air Service, in the St. Mihiel offensive, France, 12 September 1918. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, Captain Meni made a reconnaissance flight over the enemy lines, returning with valuable information concerning the evacuation of the enemy and the dominant position of Montsec.