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) Henry Clay Jewett, 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. In Command of the 182d Infantry Brigade, 91st Division, in the Argonne, Colonel Jewett displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and tactical ability in important engagements. Later, as Chief of Staff of the 91st Division, he planned operations with sound judgment and a comprehensive understanding of existing conditions, showing military attainments and initiative of a high order. At all times he was untiring in energy and self-sacrificing in devotion to his exacting duties.