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 (Quartermaster Corps) John Bellinger Bellinger, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. As Department Quartermaster, Philippine Department, a position of great responsibility, Colonel Bellinger administered the services of transportation and of the supply of the troops serving in the Philippines and China in a markedly successful manner. He originated and executed the supplying of the Siberian American Expeditionary Forces and the purchasing of foods in the Orient, and aided the Philippine government in its problems. He rendered services of much value.