Claude E. Thiabaud

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Claude E. Thiabaud, Lieutenant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Le Ferme and Damvillers, France, November 7 – 10, 1918. In liaison with American troops Lieutenant Thiabaud rendered most valuable assistance and greatly aided in driving the enemy from La Ferme and Damvillers. Throughout the war he participated in all the important attacks of his organization, and his brilliant leadership, singular courage and devotion to duty played an important part in the success of the operations.