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 General Fenelon F. G. Passaga, 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. Commanding the 32d Army Corps, French Army, General Passaga rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.