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 of Cavalry Paul C. A. R. Valotte, 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. As Chief of the 2d Bureau of Marshal Foch’s Staff, Major Valotte kept us constantly informed as to the general trend of operations as well as the situation of the enemy. He brought to bear on this important task an exact knowledge of the terrain, comprehensive understanding of the enemy movements, and the successive situations which confronted our troops. The services which he so willingly rendered to the American Expeditionary Forces were of exceptional value.