(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Charles Adam Ott, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States culminating as Director of the Army National Guard from 1974 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ott 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.