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 Major of Infantry Andre C. J. J. Normand, 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, while serving with the 4th Bureau, General Staff of the Army (Transportation), French Army. As Chief of Section in charge of railroad transportation for the American Expeditionary Forces, Major Normand rendered valuable services. He took an active interest in the transportation problems of our service, and by his energy, zeal, and good judgment aided us materially in solving the perplexing problems that confronted us.