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 Mr. Paul D. Cravath, United States Treasury Department, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. With great ability, energy, and patience, Mr. Cravath cooperated in international matters involving the interests of the American Expeditionary Forces. Establishing and maintaining the most cordial relations with the British authorities, he greatly contributed to the establishment of their effective cooperation with the Military Board of Allied Supply and in many other matters of extreme importance.