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 Welborn Griffin Dolvin (ASN: 0-21980), United States Army, for eminently meritorious service from August 1963 to September 1966, while serving in positions of great responsibility as the United States Program Manager and the United States Army Project Manager of the United States/Federal Republic of Germany Main Battle Tank Development Project, Headquarters, United States Army Materiel Command, Washington, D.C. In this dual role, General Dolvin displayed dynamic leadership in directing the United States/Federal Republic of Germany Main battle Tank-70 Program through the initial organizational and management phases, through the joint concept selection stage, and through the design cycle to its release for the pilot building of the weapons system. He contributed materially to the formulation of doctrine and design for the use of a weapons system that can survive on all terrains and in all atmospheric conditions. His achievements were of major importance to the long-range strategic and tactical planning of the armed forces and to the United States defense effort. Through his sound judgment and comprehensive guidance, he also played a foremost role in developing the mutual industrial productive capability in the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany which established the foundation to attract similar participation by other allied nations. His success in creating a viable international management model for other United States materiel programs insured the progress of the National economy program by providing a means to reduce costs in research and development, production, supply and maintenance for all countries concerned. General Dolvin’s distinguished performance of duty and outstanding achievements throughout this period are in the finest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the armed forces of his country.