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 Major of Artillery Camille L. C. Bletry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, for services while conducting all coal negotiations between the French Government and the American Expeditionary Forces. Major Bletry’s unfailing response to every demand made upon him and his friendship and energy have many times proves of inestimable value to our Armies.