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 Richard J. Allen (ASN: 0-46952), 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 January 1968 through December 1968. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit awarded to General Allen for meritorious service during the period January 1968 to December 1968 as announced in General Orders Number 5628, Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, APO San Francisco 96375, dated 5 December 1968.]