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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William B. Wallace, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As a Member of the American Section, Supreme War Council, Lieutenant Colonel Wallace has rendered invaluable service in handling with especial ability and good judgment matters of the greatest importance to all the allied and associated Governments.