(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant Maurice Chavanne, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 7th Regiment de Tirailleurs Algeriens, 3d Algerian Infantry Division, French Army, in action against enemy forces in France, on 13 – 22 September 1944. Lieutenant Chavanne’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.