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 Brigadier General Frank Kerby Fergusson, 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 Commandant of the Coast Artillery Training Center at Fort Monroe, Virginia, General Fergusson rendered specially meritorious and conspicuous service in organizing and administering that center and in the preparation and execution of the plans for the organization, training, and equipment of the units of Coast Artillery for overseas service.