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 (Field Artillery Troup Miller, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Miller served as Adjutant, 82d Division, from December 1917 until March 1918; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 82d Division from April to June and from September to December 1918; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Army Corps December 1918 until February 1919, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, 1st Army from February to April 1919, and then as G-4, Intermediate Section, Services of Supply. By his marked ability, sound judgment, and high military attainments he rendered meritorious services in positions of great responsibility, contributing in a large measure to the success attained by all the units with which he served.