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 Fabrizio Odetti De Marcorengo, 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 Remount Inspector of the Italian Army, General De Marcorengo performed his exacting duties with conspicuous success. Through his earnest desire to give the American authorities the advantage of all facilities at his disposal, he rendered services of the highest value in promoting effective cooperation between the two armies.