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) Edgar Thomas Conley, 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 of the Prisoners of War Division, the Provost Marshal General’s Department, Colonel Conley had charge of and was responsible for all matters concerning the prisoner of war labor companies, escort companies, and inclosures. Hid sound judgment, marked ability, and devotion to duty resulted in the handling of the delicate prisoner of war questions in such a manner as to produce only commendation. His services were exceptionally valuable to the Government.