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 General Pietro Badoglio, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, Italian Army, General Badoglio rendered services to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.