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 Giacinto Sachero, 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 Director General of Artillery of the Italian Army, General Sachero was charged with duties of a most important nature, which he performed with marked zeal and ability. He was ever ready to place the facilities of his office at the disposal of the American authorities and thereby rendered important service in assuring the efficient cooperation of the two armies.