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 Joseph E. Bastion (ASN: 0-2805), 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 May 1943 to June 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bastion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.