(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Armor) Francis William Pieri (ASN: 0-454921), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 24th Armored Engineer Combat Battalion, Combat Command “B”, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Avranches, France, on 29 July 1944. Captain Pieri’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.