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 of Infantry Julien E. La Roch, 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 member of the Liquidation Commission, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain La Roch rendered great service to the United States in the adjustment of numerous and complicated accounts between the United States and France.