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 Major (Adjutant General’s Corps) John F. Daniell, 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 Adjutant General, Base Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, France, and as Acting Chief of Staff of that section from 4 September to 14 December 1918, Major Daniell displayed unusual executive and administrative skill, sound judgment, and devotion to duty in the multiplicity of detail involved in the operation of the section, notably in connection with troop movement problems. The grave responsibilities placed upon Major Daniell were met in a signally successful manner, and he contributed materially to the successful operations of Base Section No. 1, American Expeditionary Forces.