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 Major Allen M. Gilmour, British Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Seaforth Highlanders, in action against enemy forces in Holland, on 31 October 1944. During the attack of The Seaforth Highlanders in the area of Liesel-Meijel on the Deurne Canal, Major Gilmour was ordered forward to lead the leading echelon to its objective. With excellent leadership, sound tactical ability and great devotion to duty under constant enemy fire, he directed the advance of the command, took the objective and captured many prisoners.