(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 First Lieutenant Rene Michel, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 7th R. C. A., French Army, in action against enemy forces near Damiano, Italy, on 12 May 1944. First Lieutenant Michel’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.