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 (Chemical Corps) Byron C. Goss, 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 Chemical Advisor in the Office of the Chief of Chemical Warfare Service, later as Chief Gas Officer of the 1st Army Corps, and finally of the 2d Army, by his untiring energy, exceptional ability, and wide knowledge of gases Lieutenant Colonel Goss rendered service of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces in practically every battle in which American troops were engaged, thereby contributing materially to our success.