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 Colonel Giovanni Zanghieri, 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 Chief of P. of W. Department, Lieutenant Colonel Zanghieri performed highly exacting duties with unflagging energy and marked executive ability. At all times he aided the American authorities in every way possible, thereby assisting materially in furthering the cordial relations between the Italian Army and the American forces serving in Italy.