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 Colonel Jean Landouzy, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding the 23d Colonial Infantry, French Army, in action against enemy forces in Germany, 4 on April 1945. Placed in charge of the 23d Colonial Infantry Regiment at the height of operations in Alsace, Colonel Landouzy exhibited the finest military qualities of initiative and courage. In preparation for the attack on Karisruhe, he went forward to the most advanced positions to obtain vital information necessary to the successful conduct of the campaign. Without a thought for the great danger he was facing, Colonel Landouzy appeared in the midst of the bitter and ferocious street fighting, which succeeded in wresting the city from the enemy’s grasp. The value of his example of heroism upon the morale of his troops cannot be overestimated. Colonel Landouzy’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.