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 William Warren Welsh (ASN: 0-11050), 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 Executive Officer, later becoming Chief of Staff and Commanding General of the Southeast Air Corps Training Center, Montgomery, Alabama, from 13 July 1940 to 19 July 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Welsh and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.