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 John M. Lentz (ASN: 0-10343), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, for the detailed formulation of training policies upon which the mobilization of the Army Ground Forces was based during World War II. He originated the standard Field Artillery battalion firing tests which proved to be the most potent single factor responsible for the high operating efficiency of that arm in battle. He devised a system of field inspections which were of substantial value in the training problems of the Army Ground Forces. After a survey of the entire system of Army Ground Forces schools, he analyzed in detail the overhead setup of courses and methods and as a result effected a large degree of standardization with a marked economy of personnel and improvement of instructional efficiency. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lentz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.