(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General Walter Reed Weaver (ASN: 0-2405), 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 Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Forces Technical Training Command, Knollwood, North Carolina, from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Weaver and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.