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 Colonel (Transportation Corps) Luke William Finlay (ASN: 0-288773), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from September 1942 to September 1945. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Finlay reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.