(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Colonel (Signal Corps) Albert Joseph Mandelbaum (ASN: 0-18061), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Mandelbaum and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.