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 (Infantry) William J. Kerville, 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 Command of the 101st Ammunition Train, 26th Division, throughout the period of organization, training, and operations in France. During the Aisne-Marne offensive Lieutenant Colonel Kerville provided a continuous and adequate supply of ammunition for the 26th Division and to elements of the 28th, 42d, and 4th Division over an extensive territory and under all conditions of open warfare. Because of his high professional attainments, initiative, untiring energy, and devotion to duty he rendered extremely valuable services.