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 (Corps of Engineers) James H. Graham, 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 charge of all the Engineer Depots in France for more than six months during the initial period of our entry into the war, Colonel Graham performed his exacting duties with rare professional ability and unflagging zeal. Later, as Supervisor of Railroad and Dock Construction in the Office of the Chief Engineer, he rendered services of great value in connection with development of dock facilities for the American Expeditionary Forces.