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 (Quartermaster Corps) Peter C. Junkersfeld, 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 Associate Officer in Charge of the Building Branch of the Construction Division of the Army, by his unremitting industry and energy, sound judgment, and knowledge of the men, Colonel Junkersfeld was of the most material assistance in the accomplishment of the construction program of the Army. He performed notable service as executive, organizer, and administrator.