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 Colonel (Air Corps) Henry Adler Berliner (ASN: 0-901073), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from 25 May 1942 to 21 April 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Berliner reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.