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 Sous-Lieutenant Robert Reitzer, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in enemy-occupied and liberated France, from 24 June 1944 to 5 August 1944. Sous-Lieutenant Reitzer landed on a beach of northern Brittany, established his radio operator, and then cycled over the northern coast of Brittany, gathering information. It became increasingly difficult to move about, and in one encounter, he killed three Germans. Shortly, thereafter, he contacted advanced United States units and placed himself under their command. He was very useful to the United States units in indicating mine fields and coastal defenses, and he led the first tanks into Morlaix. Sous-Lieutenant Reitzer displayed great courage and initiative in successfully accomplishing his mission.