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 (Medical Corps) Weston P. Chamberlain, 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. As Chief Sanitary Inspector of the Army within the continental limits of the Untied States during the World War, Colonel Chamberlain displayed efficiency in organizing and administering a sanitary inspection service during the period of mobilization, active operations, and demobilization. His achievements in this capacity were of great value to the Government.