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 (Corps of Engineers) Gilbert Albin Youngberg, 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. Colonel Youngberg served as Representative of the Engineer Department and later as the Principal Assistant to the Chief of the 4th Section, General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces. He performed duties of the greatest importance in connection with construction projects of the Army. By his high professional attainments and tireless energy, his sound judgment and logical recommendations on questions of construction, supply, and transportation he materially assisted in the successes of our forces in the field. In all matters he displayed remarkable ability and rendered services of the highest character to the Government.