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 Rear Admiral Edward James Foy (NSN: 0-6642), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commandant, Army and Navy Staff College, from April 1943 to December 1945. In direct charge of instruction and administrative matters incident to this duty, he displayed great energy, sound judgment, unusual executive ability and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the purposes for which the college was organized while fulfilling his important assignment in the initial organization of the staff and formulation of the first course. He laid the foundation upon which the curriculum and administration of the college were developed and was in large measure responsible for successfully inculcating doctrine which revealed the most effective unified employment of the military and naval services. Through his foresight, initiative, high professional attainments, fine character and cooperative action, Admiral Foy made a distinguished contribution to the war effort which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Navy.