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 Clayton Price Kerr (ASN: 0-164979), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director of the Army National Guard, during the period October 1959 to August 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kerr culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.