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 Cavalry Frederic Molinier, 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 an Aide-de-Camp on the Staff of the marshal Commanding the Armies of France, by his thorough military knowledge, tact, and keen judgment Captain Molinier has rendered valuable services to the allied cause. At all times he has shown an active interest in the American Army and has rendered them every assistance at his command.