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 Germain Seligman, 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 132d Regiment of Infantry, French Army, as Liaison Officer, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. By his high professional attainments and wide experience, Captain Seligman rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces as Liaison Officer of the 1st Division. Both during the training period of the Division and subsequently during active operations he performed his task with excellent judgment, admirable tact, and earnest loyalty.