(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 Andre Periquet, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 8th Regiment de Chasseurs d’Afrique, French Army, in action against enemy forces in France, from 16 August 16 to 15 September 1944. Captain Periquet’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.