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 Major General Peter Charles Harris, 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. During his service in the Adjutant General’s Department, General Harris’ zeal, energy, and judgment have been made manifest by the reforms accomplished in record keeping systems in the War Department and in the Army.