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 Colonel (Medical Corps) Nathaniel Allison, 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 Chief of the Orthopedic Work in the zone of the Army, Colonel Allison personally directed in a most efficient, conscientious, and painstaking manner, splinting and orthopedic work, which resulted in the saving of many lives and greatly relieved suffering among our wounded.