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 Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps) Charles H. Peck, 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 Director of Base Hospital No. 15, which he had organized most efficiently, Lieutenant Colonel Peck displayed unusual skill and very marked ability in the conduct of that unit. Later, as Senior Consultant in General Surgery for the American Expeditionary Forces, his professional attainments, wide experience, and sound advice proved of inestimable value in increasing the efficiency of the Medical Department of the United States Army.