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) Charles Higbee Bridges, 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 during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section of the 2d Division, and later as Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section of the 6th Army Corps, Colonel Bridges performed creditably duties of great importance in connection with the Services of Supply, communication, and the movements of troops of his units, rendering services of value to the American Expeditionary Forces.