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 James Somers Stowell (ASN: 0-15848), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General North African Division, Air Transport Command, in the Mediterranean Theater of Action from May 1943 to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stowell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.