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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Robert E. Goodwin, 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 Commanding Officer of the 101st Field Artillery, 26th Division, From 11 September 1918 to 28 April 1919, by his high standards, exceptional ability, and unusual grasp of the principles of artillery, Colonel Goodwin rendered conspicuous services during the St. Mihiel offensive, and later during the operations north of Verdun. His sound judgment and tact, his unflagging energy coupled with the very close cooperation he maintained with the Infantry, were of very great assistance to the Infantry in these operations. His high technical attainments and extraordinary activity contributed materially to the success of the operations of his Division.