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 (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Andre E. Pecquet (ASN: 0-2045216), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a member of the Special Operations Branch, Office of Strategic Services Detachment, European Theater of Operations, in action against an armed enemy in enemy-occupied France, from 28 June 1944 to 7 October 1944, in enemy-occupied France. Captain Pecquet, after having been parachuted into France, successfully established and maintained two-way radio contact, transmitting valuable operational and intelligence information. Changing to civilian clothes, Captain Pecquet made dangerous reconnaissance trips into villages and reported to headquarters the disposition of enemy troops and installations. With the arrival of the United States forces, he assured the effective cooperation of the French. The devotion to duty, perseverance and courage displayed by Captain Pecquet throughout this hazardous assignment exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.