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 Henri Ravisse, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 153d Regiment, French Infantry, Army of France, near Montsec, France, 13 September 1918. Riding ahead of his lines, under most terrific fire, Captain Ravisse established and maintained liaison with the nest American division. On many occasions he rendered most valuable assistance to the allied armies, undertaking most perilous missions to insure communications between troops.