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 (Ordnance Corps) David Matson King, 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. Displaying exceptional technical knowledge and comprehension of existing conditions, Colonel King ably organized, installed, and operated in the Services of Supply and in the Army area an extensive chain of repair facilities for the maintenance of ordnance material. With tireless energy and unfailing devotion to his important duties he perfected a loyal and efficient organization, capable of meeting all demands made upon it.