The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Alvin C. Welling (ASN: 0-18983), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Division Engineer, Southern Atlantic, during the period from January 1963 to July 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Welling and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.