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 Louis J. G. Chevalier, 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 Inspector General of the Forest Service, Minister of Munitions and War Manufacturers, General Chevalier directed the French civil agencies in obtaining standing timber and manufactured forest products required by the allied armies. With great administrative ability he superintended the supply of lumber to the American Expeditionary Forces, at all times doing everything within his power to further our needs, affording most loyal cooperation.