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 in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Private Bandira, United States Army, for distinguished gallantry in action while serving with the 51st Company, Philippine Scouts, against hostile Moros, at Mount Bassak, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 15 June 1913.