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 First Lieutenant (Air Service) Leigh Wade, United States Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. First Lieutenant Wade, as Pilot of Airplane No. 3, the “Boston,” and Supply Officer of the United States Army Air Service around-the-world flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 September 1924, displayed a remarkable degree of courage, energy, and resourcefulness in carrying out these duties, in addition to actually piloting his airplane throughout the voyage. His sound judgment and foresight were material factors in contributing to the successful achievement of this pioneer flight of airplanes around the world. He has assisted materially in bringing a signal honor to himself and to the military forces of the United States.