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 Lynn D. Smith (ASN: 0-29741), 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 May 1962 to June 1964. [This award supersedes the Legion of Merit (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) to General Smith for exceptionally meritorious services during the period May 1962 to June 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 25, Headquarters, Department of the Army, dated 31 July 1964.]