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 Frederick W. Green, 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 Superintendent of the Port of Brest, Lieutenant Colonel Green organized the task expeditiously and with great ability. Without previous organization or sufficient personnel to aid him, and confronted by many serious obstacles, he, by sheer force of will, supported by untiring energy, undertook a new work and created the organization which was competent to unload the largest ships in a surprisingly short period of time. His service was most valuable to the American Expeditionary Forces.