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) Donald Cameron Cubbison, 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. Serving in turn as Director, 2d Corps Artillery School, from January to April 1918, Chief of Staff of the Artillery of the 1st and 4th Army Corps from May to September 1918, Chief of Field Artillery Section, Office of Chief of Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, from September 1918 to March 1919, Colonel Cubbison performed his duties in a conspicuously meritorious manner at all times. By his great energy, sound judgment, marked ability, and high professional attainments he contributed materially to the successes achieved against the enemy, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.