(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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) Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (ASN: 0-139438), 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 World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Whitney and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.