(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 Captain Paul Ducourneau, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Groupe de Commandos d’Afrique, French Army, in action against enemy forces in Southern France in August 1944. Captain Ducourneau’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.