F. O. Debrut

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to F. O. Debrut, Lieutenant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Cantigny, France, May 27 – 31, 1918. Lieutenant Debrut displayed high qualities of efficiency and courage in maintaining the organization and upkeep of telephone communications during a violent bombardment. Although wounded, he continued to perform his duty until the end of the action.