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 (Signal Corps) Samuel T. Hubbard, 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 the Intelligence Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Hubbard organized and directed the operation of the battle order subsection, the section responsible for determining the effectives and tactics of the enemy and the location of enemy divisions on the western front. As director of the Intelligence School, American Expeditionary Forces, Langres, France, he displayed rare efficiency and grasp of his work. His zeal and administrative and technical ability enabled him to render his Government services of great value in positions of responsibility.