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 Artillery Joseph C. Duchene, 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 Marshal Petain’s Cabinet, Lieutenant Colonel Duchene extended to us most helpful cooperation, far exceeding the bounds of his important duties to render us valuable assistance. Possessed of military attainments of a high order, he aided the allied cause greatly, and by the advice and information he so willingly furnished rendered very valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.