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 Major General John Louis Homer (ASN: 0-3115), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commanding General, Panama Department, during the period from February 1945 to August 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Homer reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.