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 (General Staff Corps) Kenneth William Treacy (ASN: 0-16052), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility with the War Department during the period from August 1943 to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Treacy reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.