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 Jacques Amedea Gay, 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 Representative of the French railroads, Lieutenant Gay rendered the American Services of Supply invaluable assistance by obtaining for us the rolling stock necessary to forward vitally important shipments to the front. During the period of the Argonne offensive his services were of especial value.