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 (Corps of Engineers) Richard Park, 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. To Colonel Park’s energy and good judgment may be largely attributed the rapid development and successful administration of the Engineer Training School and Mobilization Camp at Camp A. A. Humphreys, Virginia. His utilization of labor of troops to supplement construction forces is a find example of initiative in meeting a critical situation.