The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) George S. Beatty (ASN: 0-25268), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from July 1965 to July 1966. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded to Colonel Beatty for exceptionally meritorious service during the period July 1965 to July 1966 as announced in General Orders Number 4448, Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, dated 5 July 1966.]