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 Arthur Dewey Struble (NSN: 0-9122), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period 30 August through 17 November 1944 as an Amphibious Attack Group Commander during operations against enemy Japanese Forces in the Philippine Islands during the liberation of that area from Japanese domination. Rear Admiral Struble demonstrated exceptional judgment in the preparation of assault plans for the coordination of the joint operations of the Allied Military Forces involved, and rendered outstanding services in leading the Task Group which made the initial entry into Leyte Gulf and in securing the islands controlling the entrance. He exercised exceptional foresight, tact and competence in welding the Army and Navy Staffs into a single effective organization, and demonstrated superior leadership and resourcefulness in the tactical execution of operations against the enemy. Under his most capable direction shore batteries and fortifications were accurately pounded, Army Forces put ashore with speed and precision and sea supply lines of the embattled ground units resourcefully protected. Through his exceptional professional ability, leadership and devotion to duty Admiral Struble made a significant contribution to the success of combined operations in the Southwest Pacific Area.