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 (Cavalry) Charles Watson Foster, 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. Major Foster served with the 3d Division as Assistant G-3 during May and June 1918; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, from June to September 1918, as Assistant G-3, 1st and 7th Army Corps, from September to November 1918, and Assistant G-3, 3d Army, from November 1918 to July 1919. By his marked ability, devotion to duty, and high military attainments Major Foster contributed materially to the successes achieved by the commands with which he served.