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 Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Maurice Meyer, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Meyer served with marked distinction as Head of the 2d Bureau at French General Headquarters, performing duties of the utmost responsibility. At all times he manifested the most cordial spirit of cooperation and desire to assist our officers by all the means at his disposal, thereby rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.