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 (Medical Corps) Levy M. Hathaway, 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 Surgeon, 83d Division, throughout its organization, training, and combat operations, by his devotion to duty, untiring energy, and high professional attainments, Colonel Hathaway rendered conspicuous service, maintaining at all times a remarkable health record in the Division. His handling of the wounded, involving personal exposure to heavy enemy fire during his daily inspections of the advanced dressing stations, was notable for its extraordinary efficiency. Later, as Chief Surgeon, 9th Army Corps, he again rendered highly meritorious service to the American Expeditionary Forces.