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 Brigadier General Harold Ross Harris (ASN: 0-731186), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Air Transport Command, during the period from October 1943 through September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Harris and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.