(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 Alain Duparcmeur, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 2d Groupe de Tabors Marocains, French Army, in action against enemy forces during the fight for Marseilles, France, and other actions, from 24 to 27 August 1944. Captain Duparcmeur’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.