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 Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps) John H. Adams, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, as Assistant Chief, and later as Chief of the Subsistence Division Officer of the Quartermaster General during World War I. His keen foresight and able grasp of the problems at hand made him an invaluable aid during those days when the all-important work of organizing the food supply was under way. By his tireless energy and marked ability he conducted his duties in the procurement and supply of subsistence stores, as to meet satisfactorily the all-important needs of the Army. In both positions he demonstrated marked business ability, good judgment, and carried to a successful conclusion each project presented to him.