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 (Field Artillery) Henry H. Rogers, 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. While Commanding the 2d Corps Artillery Park which operated with the 5th Army Corps, in spite of great difficulties, Lieutenant Colonel Rogers delivered large quantities of ammunition to the troops, and by his resourcefulness, courage and leadership he maintained his command in a high state of efficiency and morale, thereby contributing to the success of the operations of the corps.