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 Interpreter Officer of First Class Claudius E. Barraud, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Instructor, Army Intelligence School, American Expeditionary Forces, Interpreter Officer of First Class Barraud rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.