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 (Adjutant General’s Corps) Charles F. Mudgett, 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 Officer in Charge of the Enlisted Division, Adjutant General’s Office, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Mudgett demonstrated the highest order of efficiency, and by his tact and sound judgment he handled in a masterful manner the many difficult problems that arose. During the demobilization he carried to successful completion the various projects relative to the discharge and return of enlisted personnel. By his splendid attainments and professional zeal, he contributed materially to the success of the work of the Adjutant General’s Office at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces.