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) Robert P. Lamont, 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 Assistant to the Chief of the Procurement Division, later as Chief of the Procurement Division and as a member of the Claims Board of the Ordnance Department, Colonel Lamont has rendered material assistance to the Nation’s industry in adjusting equitably outstanding contracts with full justice to employers and employees alike.