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 James J. Dougheney, United States Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company L, 47th Infantry Regiment, U.S. volunteers, on 11 November 1900, at Bulusan, Luzon, Philippine Islands.