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 Major (Infantry) Benjamin F. Caffey, 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. major Caffey rendered valuable services as Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, and later as Acting Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Division; Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 8th Army Corps, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 36th Division, participating in all the operations of the 1st Division and 1st Army. By his remarkably keen foresight, his rare qualities of leadership, his fearless courage and sound judgment and ability, he contributed immeasurably to the success attained by the commands with which he served and rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.