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 (Infantry) Alfred W. Bloor, 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. In command of the 142d Infantry, 36th Division, including the period of its reorganization and training and during its combat operations in France, Colonel Bloor displayed untiring energy, administrative and executive ability, and sound tactical judgment, these qualities, coupled with unremitting devotion to duty and hi qualities of leadership, contributing in a conspicuous way to the success of the 36th Division in its operations against the enemy.