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 Captain of Artillery Eugene Gorju, 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 Delegate from the Director of the Automobile Service, French General Headquarters, to the 1st and 2d American Armies, Captain Gorju displayed great foresight and sound judgment, working ceaselessly and with untiring energy in our behalf. He aided us repeatedly in the solution of perplexing problems of transportation. At all times devoted to our interests, he proved himself a loyal friend.