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 Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps) Benjamin L. Jacobson, 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 Executive Officer in the Office of the Quartermaster General of the Army and in addition to the duties of that office, charged with the responsibility for the operations of the Administrative, Personnel, and Regulations Division of that office, Lieutenant Colonel Jacobson rendered highly important services to the Government. His sound judgment, rare administrative and executive ability, and his unremitting attention to duty were contributing factors in the success of the Quartermaster Corps in the supply of the Army.