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 First Lieutenant (Ordnance Corps) Clarence L. Jordan, 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 active charge of the Army Ammunition Depot System of the 1st American Army, from its organization until the armistice, displaying great technical ability, sound judgment, exceptional zeal and energy, First Lieutenant Jordan successfully assured at all times efficient and adequate storage, protection, and issue of all classes of ammunition at the front, contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces in France.