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) James P. Hutchinson, 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 Commanding Officer, American Red Cross Military Hospital No. 1, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hutchinson displayed exceptional ability in the organization and administration of that unit. By his devotion to duty, untiring energy, coupled with professional attainments of a high order, he rendered services of inestimable value in a position of great responsibility in the alleviation of the sufferings of our sick and wounded.