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 Colonel (Air Corps) Samuel Russ Harris, Jr. (ASN: 0-16412/272A), 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 Officer, Flight Control Command, Headquarters, Army Air Forces, from 17 April 1942 to 19 November 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Harris and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.