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 Brigadier General George Henry McManus, 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 Executive Officer and Troop Movement Officer, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, through his very able organization and administration of these important offices the transport of troops and supplies overseas was materially aided.