The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Charles W. Bundy, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. Serving as an advisor during the conference between the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of England off Argentina during August 1941, and as a member of the mission sent by the President to London and later to Moscow during September 1941, Colonel Bundy displayed superior judgment, force of character and a keen insight into the complexities of the problems presented in the formulation of joint plans vital to the security of his country. Colonel Bundy was again on a mission of great importance shortly after the outbreak of war, when the plane in which he was a passenger crashed. He was denied by this unfortunate circumstance the rank of Brigadier General for which he had been selected. His splendid character, zealous devotion to duty and outstanding military attainments earned for him the esteem and respect of his comrades and afford a fine example of the highest soldierly qualities.