- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Generalissimo
- Unit:
- Commander in Chief, Military Forces of the Republic of China
- Awarded on:
- May 23rd, 1946
"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 Generalissimo Kai-Shek Chiang, Chinese Armed Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services tin a duty of great responsibility as Commander in Chief of the Military Forces of the Republic of China, from May 1943 to September 1945."