Grancey De Mandat

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Grancey De Mandat, Lieutenant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Fismette, France, September 6, 1918. Lieutenant De Mandat went to an advanced observation post and when our front line temporarily withdrew stuck bravely to his position, rendering valuable service until he was killed by the intense enemy machine-gun fire. His heroism was an inspiration to all near him.