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 in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Sergeant Hurley O. Richardson, United States Army, for conspicuous bravery and efficiency while serving as a member of Troop C, 6th Cavalry Regiment, in action against hostile Moros at Patian Island, Philippine Islands, on 4 July 1900.