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 Taber Loree, 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 Loree served in turn as Assistant Quartermaster of the 27th Division, as Quartermaster of the 80th Division, and in the Provost Marshal General’s Department, American Expeditionary Forces, in all of which capacities he displayed exceptional ability. His good judgment, combined with a knowledge of methods and high professional attainments, resulted in a superior standard of efficiency, reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Army. The greatest credit upon himself and enabling him to render most valuable services.