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 Frayne Baker (ASN: 0-134923), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, from April 1944 to June 1946. The distinctive accomplishments of General Baker reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.