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 (Quartermaster Corps) Mark L. Gentle, 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, in the purchase, inspection, and handling of clothing and equipage for the 13th Supply Zone, thereby contributing greatly to the success in meeting the excessive demands made during the war.