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 of Infantry Charles O. M. Chicoyneau de Lavalette de CoElosquet, 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 his capacity as Chief of the French Geographic Bureau he went far beyond the bounds of duty to render valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. He placed a fund of valuable information at our disposal, being ever ready to give us the benefit of his wide knowledge. At all times he proved himself devoted to our interests and a most loyal friend.