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 (Infantry) Sidney W. Minor, 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 Commander of the 120th Infantry, 30th Division, from the time of its organization and training to the completion of active combat operations in the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives, Colonel Minor displayed at all times initiative and sound judgment. During the attack on the Hindenburg line, near Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918, and during the subsequent advance, he handled his regiment with distinction, capturing several towns, numerous cannon and many prisoners. He has rendered services of material worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.