(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 Colonel Pierre L. Debes, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 9th Colonial Infantry, French Army, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 4 and 13 April 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Debes’ outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.