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 Brigadier General Theodore Morrison Osborne (ASN: 0-15132), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer 9th Port, Persian Gulf Service Command, during the period from November 1942 to November 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Osborne reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.