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 John S. Lekson (ASN: 0-35837), 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 September 1967 through October 1968. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Lekson for exceptionally meritorious service during the period September 1967 to October 1968 as announced in General Orders Number 4482, Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam APO San Francisco 96375, dated 25 September 1968.]