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 (Field Artillery) William S. Bowen, 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. From September 1918 to June 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Bowen, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 29th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Bowen displayed the highest qualities of a staff officer and by his untiring energy, good judgment, and devotion to duty he contributed in a marked degree to the success of his division.