(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 Marcel Ribeke, Army of France, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 3d Groupmont de Battalion de Choc, French Army, in action against enemy forces in France, on 21 January 1945. Captain Ribeke’s outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.