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 M. Willis (ASN: 0-4360), 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 November 1944 to October 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Willis reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.