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 Captain of Infantry Jean A. Hanoteau, 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 a Member of the Staff on the Cabinet of the Minister of War, charged with affairs concerning American and other allied nations, by his splendid tact, good judgment, and sympathetic understanding of the American people, Captain Hanoteau has promoted that friendly spirit which has marked all dealings of the French with the American authorities.