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 (Adjutant General’s Corps) Abraham G. Lotz, 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, for services in the Adjutant General’s office in connection with the procurement of commissioned personnel. Later, as Chief of Staff, 12th Division, and Executive Officer at Camp Devens, Massachusetts, by his untiring energy, loyalty and organizing ability Colonel Lotz aided materially in the rapid demobilization of troops passing through this camp.