The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Cavalry) Thomas Jackson Heavey (ASN: 0-8595), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from April 1945 to October 1945. (This award supersedes the awards to Colonel Heavey of the Bronze Star Medal, for service from 24 April to 25 May 1945, as published in General Orders 131, Headquarters, Services of Supply, United States Forces, China Theater, 8 October 1945, and any Army Commendation Ribbon for service during the same period. Par. 8, sec. VI, General Orders 28, WD, 1946, pertaining to the award of the Legion of Merit (first Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Heavey for service from June to October 1945, is rescinded.)