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 Terry DeLaMesa Allen (ASN: 0-3461), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division from 2 August 1942 to 2 October 1943. General Allen trained the 1st Infantry Division for its part in the landings in North Africa, led it in those landings and through the Tunisian Campaign. His skill as courage as a soldier, his forthright and frank personality, and his determination to carry through to his assigned objective in spite of all obstacles have enabled him to lead his division with outstanding success through months of arduous combat service, and have created in this division an unusual and marked esprit de corps. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Allen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Terry DeLaMesa Allen (ASN: 0-3461), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility.