The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Mr. Charles Edgar, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in connection with the operations of the War Industries Board. In his position as Director of one of the Sections of the Board Mr. Edgar, through his broad vision, distinguished capacity, and business ability, rendered services of inestimable value in marshalling the industrial forces of the Nation and mobilizing its economic resources–marked factors in assisting to make military success attainable. As Director of Lumber, he rendered through his untiring efforts and devotion to duty exceptionally valuable service to the War Department in connection with the procurement of lumber for the Army.