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 Francois R. D’Auvin, 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. General D’Auvin’s brilliant military attainments and forceful leadership were an important factor in the combat training of the American units which were attached to his command in the Chemin des Dames and Vosges Sectors. Later, as Aide Major General for Personnel at French General Headquarters, he continued to display a desire to aid the American Army with all the important facilities at his disposal, thereby rendering services of the utmost value to the American Expeditionary Forces.