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 Carl R. Gray, Jr. (ASN: 0-129452), 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 20 October 1943 to 1 November 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gray reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.