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 (Infantry) Alvord V. P. Anderson, 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 Commander of the 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, throughout its organization, training, and all its active operations, Colonel Anderson displayed marked efficiency, unflagging energy, and military attainments of the highest order. In the attack on Grand Pre, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, by his prompt conception and brilliant execution of a skillful and successful attack on that strong and dominating position, he contributed largely to our success in that great operation.