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 Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps) Adelno Gibson, 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 Officer in Charge of the Personnel Subsection of G-1, General Staff Corps, U.S. Army, from October 1917 until August 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Gibson displayed unusual foresight, excellent judgment and resourcefulness in the conception, organization, and operation of the entire replacement system at General Headquarters. By his constant devotion to duty, his great ability for original work, and his high professional attainments he materially contributed to the efficiency of the staff work at General Headquarters, thereby rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.