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 Brigadier General George S. Gibbs, 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. As Assistant to the Chief Signal Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, much of the efficiency of the Signal Service in the zone of advance was due to General Gibbs’ splendid ability and to his skill in handling the tactical and technical operations of the Signal Corps organizations attached to the service at the front.