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 Carlo H. Huntington, Italian 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 Principal Assistant to the Chief of the Italian Mission attached to American Headquarters, Captain Huntington has rendered great assistance to the various staff services and general headquarters. At all times he has manifested a zealous spirit of full cooperation with our staff personnel, furthering these cordial relations which have always prevailed between the Italian and American services.