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 Mr. Samuel M. Felton, 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 as Director General of Military Railways, in supervising the supply of railway material and the organization of railway operation and construction troops. By his energetic and loyal service Mr. Felton has contributed materially to the success of the Army in the field.