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. Hugh Frayne, 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 during the World War, as a member of the Board Mr. Frayne rendered, through his broad vision, distinguished capacity, and organizing ability, 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 Labor Commissioner, he contributed largely to the successful mobilization and conservation of man power for war industry. His untiring efforts and devotion to duty in this connection contributed markedly to the successful operations of the supply system of the Army.