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) Henry Holden Sheen, 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 Quartermaster, 39th Division, from September 1917 until October 1918, and Acting Chief of Staff, same division, from October until December 1918, Colonel Sheet rendered highly meritorious services. As Chief Quartermaster, Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, he displayed sound judgment in the disposal of property valued at many millions of dollars. Later, as Chief Quartermaster and Acting Chief of Staff, G-4, American Forces in Germany, he displayed marked ability and initiative in many large undertakings and perplexing problems confronting him, resulting in immense savings to the Government.