(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Ethan Allen Chapman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States culminating as Chief of Staff, North American Air Defense, from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Chapman culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.