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 (Armor) George D. Jacobson (ASN: 0-31703), 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 May 1965 through December 1967. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded to Colonel Jacobson for meritorious service during the period July 1962 to December 1967, as announced in General Orders Number 15, Headquarters, Department of the Army, dated 8 April 1968]