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 Lieutenant Colonel Eneal Apolloni, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Liaison Officer with the American Red Cross, by his admirable tact and helpful spirit of cooperation Lieutenant Colonel Apolloni aided materially in the effective relief work of this organization in caring for the sick and wounded of the American and Italian Armies.