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 (Field Artillery) T. Bentley Mott, 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 Chief Liaison Officer of the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, at Allied General Headquarters, Colonel Mott performed the important duties with which he was charged with marked ability, and by his tact and sound judgment he materially assisted in insuring close cooperation between the French and American Armies.