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 (Dental Corps) Robert T. Oliver, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Dental Surgeon, Colonel Oliver displayed remarkable ability in the performance of his numerous and exacting duties. He directed the personnel, equipment, and operations of his Department with sound judgment, showing resourcefulness in solving new problems which confronted him.