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 Lieutenant Colonel (Sanitary Corps) Robert A. Dickson, 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 Officer in Charge of the Administrative Division in the Office of the Chief Surgeon. American Expeditionary Forces, by his foresight, executive ability and unusual knowledge of administrative details Lieutenant Colonel Dickson successfully organized and directed a record system which functioned on a highly efficient bases throughout the world war, thereby rendering in a position of great responsibility, conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces.