Marcel Barre

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Marcel Barre, Private, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc Mont, France October 3 – 8, 1918. During attacks by the Second American Division, Gunner Barre distinguished himself by coolness and courage in leading his tank in the approach march through heavy counter-preparation fire. He brought his tank into position with great skill and later displayed extraordinary personal heroism in going under heavy shell fire to the rescue of American wounded.