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 (Medical Corps) Charles F. Morse, 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 Director of the Veterinary Corps, by displaying exceptional energy, zeal and good judgment, Colonel Morse organized and administered with marked success a Veterinary Service capable of meeting every need in home territory and in the theater of operations. He provided effective means for the treatment of sick and wounded animals, for the prevention of disease among well animals. For the inspection of meat and dairy products used by the Army, and, through the establishment of schools of instruction, placed the personnel of the Veterinary Corps of the Army on a high plane of efficiency.