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 Dennery, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Inspector General of the Telephone Service of the Department of Posts, Telephones and Telegraphs, Mr. Dennery rendered the American Expeditionary Forces service of the greatest value in securing much-needed supplies and personnel for the Signal Corps. He was devoted in his efforts to secure all grants from the French Posts, Telephones, and Telegraphs administration to the best interests of our service.