Georges A. F. Jourde

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Georges A. F. Jourde, Second Lieutenant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918. Lieutenant Jourde led his platoon with conspicuous bravery in clearing a section of trenches 500 meters long, containing numerous machine guns, which had been inflicting many casualties. Through his skillful leadership this position was reduced and 144 prisoners taken, including several officers.