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 Brigadier General Eugene H. Hallier, 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 Assistant Chief of the Army General Staff of the French Army and in his capacity as Chief of the 2d Bureau of the General Staff, by his loyal cooperation in all matters concerning the American Army, General Hallier has rendered the American Expeditionary Forces eminent service. He at all times furthered those friendly relations which characterized all association of the French and American authorities.