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 Claudio Ruisecco, 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. In his capacity as Assistant to the Chief of the Italian Mission at American General Headquarters, Captain Ruisecco has constantly shown an earnest desire to furnish our staff services with all assistance at his command. With a loyal devotion to the common cause, he furthered the friendly relations between the two allied services.