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 (Field Artillery) Creed Fulton Cox, 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 Commander of one or more elements of the 4th Artillery Brigade in addition to his own regiment, the 77th Field Artillery, in the Aisne Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse Argonne operations, Colonel Cox rendered conspicuously valuable services. In the Meuse-Argonne offensive in charge of the barrage groupings of the 4th Artillery Brigade his high technical skill contributed in a marked way to the successful operations of the American forces. His untiring energy and devotion to duty served as a stimulus to the officers and men under his command.