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 (Quartermaster Corps) B. Frank Cheatham, 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 Quartermaster, 1st Army Corps, Colonel Cheatham displayed sound judgment, great initiative, and high professional attainments. Later, as Colonel, 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in operations against the enemy in the Meuse-Argonne offensive north of Verdun, from 14 October to 11 November 1918, he rendered exceptionally valuable services, his high courage, leadership, and tactical skill proving important factors in the successful operations of the 26th Division during the second phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive.