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 (Cavalry) Bruce Palmer, 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 a member of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, on duty with the 1st Section, first as Chief of the Tonnage Division during a period of stress, be fraught with difficulties, and later as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Colonel Palmer performed duties of great responsibility with marked ability, fidelity, and success, invariably displaying personal and professional attainments of a high order.