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 (Medical Corps) M. A. W. Shockley, 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 a member of the 5th Section, General Staff, Colonel Shockley displayed sound judgment and administrative ability in organizing, supervising, and inspecting the various sanitary schools and in conducting the sanitary training of troops. He also initiated and planned the preliminary organization of schools for instruction in civil educational subjects, established after the cessation of hostilities, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.