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 Captain of Infantry M. L. Delaunay, 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. While serving in the capacity of Liaison Officer with the 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Delaunay rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.