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 Avery DeLano Andrews, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, General Andrews has rendered most efficient service in connection with the organization and administration of the Transportation Department of the American Army in France and as Deputy Chief of Utilities in the Services of Supply. Later, with marked ability, he headed the important administrative section of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces.