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 (Adjutant General’s Corps) Henry Coalter Cabell, Jr., 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, while in charge of War Risk Insurance matters and later in charge of the Appointment Division. By his untiring efforts in dealing with other departments and the public, Colonel Cabell expedited the dispatch of official business and the solution of intricate problems arising under new laws. He rendered services of great merit.