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 Xavier L. M. R. Hubert, 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 a Commander of a unit at the front during a period of three years, General Hubert has given eminently distinguished service to the allied cause. Later, as Commander of the 1st and 2d Subdivision of the 18th Region, by his loyal cooperation with the American authorities and ever willing in spirit to assist them with all means at his disposal, he has rendered services of great worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.