(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 (Infantry) Calhoun Ancrum, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces from 1943 to 1945. Lieutenant Ancrum, a multilingual U.S. Intelligence Agent, was flown several times a week from England over Germany to convey instructions by radio to anti-Nazi Germans. His 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 and the United States Army.