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 W. Younger (ASN: 0-8335), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from September 1944 to May 1945. The distinctive accomplishments of General Younger reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.