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 (Judge Advocate General’s Department) Samuel D. Pepper, 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. From August 1917 until June 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Pepper served in turn as Judge Advocate of the 32d Division, 5th Army Corps, and Advance Section, Services of Supply. By his marked legal ability, excellent judgment, and thorough knowledge of discipline and morale, he rendered services of signal worth to all the units with which he served, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.