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 Air Service Georges A. Delassus, 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. As Chief of the 1st Bureau, Office of the French Undersecretary of State for Aeronautics, Major Delassus rendered services of especial value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Through his energetic efforts the American balloon companies in France were at all times supplied with the equipment necessary to efficient operation.