Armand Rerat

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Armand Rerat, Lieutenant of Infantry, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in Champagne, July 15 – 18, 1918, and on the Ourcq River, July 26 to August 2, 1918. During the German attack of July 15 – 18 in Champagne, Lieutenant Rerat voluntarily joined the 2d Battalion of the 165th Infantry in the fight in the front line and was conspicuous for his bravery. He again behaved himself very gallantly during the attack on the Ourcq River, July 26 to August 2, 1918, where he was slightly wounded but refused aid until the fight was over.