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 (Ordnance Corps) Charles R. Graham (ASN: 0-24605), 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 March 1967 to March 1968. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit awarded to Colonel Graham per General Orders Number 286, Headquarters, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, dated 5 February 1968, will be superseded when the Distinguished Service Medal is Announced.]