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 Hubert Reilly Harmon (ASN: 0-3856/18A), 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 Commanding General, THIRTEENTH Air Force from 28 November 1943 to 6 June 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Harmon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.