E. M. Piveteau

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to E. M. Piveteau, Lieutenant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Massif Blanc Mont, France, October 3 – 8, 1918. During two attacks by the Second American Division, Lieutenant Piveteau repeatedly distinguished himself by his courage and utter disregard of danger in transmitting orders and gathering important information for his battalion commander. His zeal, devotion to duty and initiative were of the highest order.