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 of Infantry Robert Vivien, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 9th U.S. Infantry (Attached), 2d Division, A.E.F., near Bois-les-Marettes, France, 1 June 1918, and at Villers-Cotterets Woods, France, 18 July 1918. Upon the arrival of the 9th Infantry in the Chateau-Thierry sector 1 June 1918, Captain Vivien assisted in placing several companies in position and established liaison with the French. At this time the position of the enemy was unknown. Captain Vivien performed this act of great risk of being captured by the enemy. In the attack south of Soissons Captain Vivien assisted in re-forming the line and reorganizing combat groups after the attack on the German positions.