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 Brigadier General Ippolito Perelli, 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. Serving as Chief, Italian Mission, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, General Perelli rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.