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 Brigadier General Joseph P. E. Bordeaux, 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. In Command of the 18th French Division, General Bordeaux displayed superb military attainments and unfailing devotion to the allied cause. By his cordial spirit of cooperation and careful supervision of the instruction of the American units which were attached to his command during the training periods he rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.