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 (Infantry) Royden E. Beebe, 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 Staff, 82d Division; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 2d Division, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Army Corps.