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 (Air Corps) Ray Guy Harris (ASN: 0-11686), 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 Commander, Midwestern District, Army Air Force Air Training Service Command, from March 1942 to July 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Harris culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.