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 General Luca Montuori, 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 Commanding General of the 5th Italian Army, General Montuori displayed eminent military attainments in the performance of his important duties. To his brilliant leadership was due, in no small degree, the success achieved by the Italian forces against the common foe.