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 (Quartermaster Corps) Max R. Wainer, 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 Assistant to the Quartermaster at Nievers, by his zeal and rare talent for organization, Lieutenant Colonel Wainer contributed in a large measure to the prompt and efficient operation of the first advance supply depot of the American Expeditionary Forces. Later he proved himself sound in judgment and of exceptional ability when he organized and operated the Classification Depot at Blois. He showed marked discernment and determination in the reclassification and assignment of commissioned personnel, performing most exacting duties with brilliant success.