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 E. M. Piveteau, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 3d Battalion of Light Tanks, Assault Artillery, Army of France, near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 8, 1918. During two attacks by the Second American Division, Lieutenant Piveteau repeatedly distinguished himself by his courage and utter disregard of danger in transmitting orders and gathering important information for his battalion commander. His zeal, devotion to duty and initiative were of the highest order.