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 [then Brigadier General] Richard T. Knowles (ASN: 0-35418), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from November 1966 to May 1967. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded to Major General Knowles for meritorious service from November 1966 to May 1967 as announced in General Orders Number 2196, Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam.]