Maroel Lorans

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maroel Lorans, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Battle of the Ourcq, July 26 to August 2, 1918. Captain Lorans remained constantly in the front line, attaching himself to one battalion after another as they in turn came into the fight, and by his energy and gallantry under fire setting a splendid example to the officers and soldiers of the regiment.