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 (Field Artillery) Harry C. Barnes, 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 commander of the 30th Artillery Brigade, Colonel Barnes planned and directed the operations of that unit with great skill and ability during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. As Chief of Staff of the Railway Artillery Reserve he rendered valuable services in the organization and operations of the Railway Artillery units.