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 Carl A. Russell (ASN: 0-5144), 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 July 1939 to November 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Russell reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Carl A. Russell (ASN: 0-5144), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility.