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 of Infantry Henri G. Lefevre-Pontalis, 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 special Franco-American Section, Army General Staff, Lieutenant Lafevre-Pontalis has administered with marked ability many important matters concerning the American Army. Actuated at all times by a spirit of friendship for the American forces, he has rendered them great assistance by the excellent manner in which he managed the many items which came before his bureau.