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 Second Lieutenant (Air Service) Henry Herbert Ogden, United States Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Ogden, as Assistant Pilot of Airplane No. 3, the “Boston,” and Assistant Supply Officer of the U.S. Army Air Service around-the-world flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 September 1924, displayed to a marked degree technical skill, courage, energy, and resourcefulness in carrying out his supply duties, in addition to alternate piloting of Airplane No. 3 during the voyage. His foresight, perseverance, and mechanical ability were very material factors in contributing to the successful accomplishment of this pioneer flight of airplanes around the world. In the efficient performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an undertaking bringing great credit to himself and the military forces of the United States.