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) Henry W. Hodge, 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 General Manager of Roadways, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hodge displayed sound professional judgment, technical skill, untiring energy, and devotion to duty, thus contributing in a marked degree to the success of the American forces in France.