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 (Chemical Corps) Raymond F. Bacon, 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 Technical Division, Chemical Warfare Service, Colonel Bacon displayed untiring energy, marked scientific attainments, and a comprehensive technical knowledge in the organization and operation of the laboratory units and proving-ground tests, thereby aiding materially in the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.