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 (Signal Corps) Albert S. Kuegle, 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 Secretary of the General Staff and of the 3d Section thereof, at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, charged with executive duties of a responsible and exacting character, Lieutenant Colonel Kuegle performed these duties with merited success, displaying at all times a high degree of tact, zeal, and efficiency, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.