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) James A. Logan, Jr., 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. Colonel Logan’s marked administrative ability enabled him to assist most ably in the direction of important operations while on duty at G-1, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, as Deputy Chief of Staff, 2d Army, and G-1, 3d Army. As American Representative with the Franco-American War Affairs Commission, at Paris, he displayed unfailing tact, energy, and sound judgment in handling the intricate details of the relations between the French and American authorities, achieving signal success. His high military attainments were shown in the successes with which he performed duties of vital moment.