The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Idwal H. Edwards (ASN: 0-7503/11A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commander of the U.S. Air Force in the Mediterranean Theater from February 1945 to February 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Edwards and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 General Idwal Hubert Edwards (ASN: 0-7503/11A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Edwards and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.