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 Major (Quartermaster Corps) Junnius Pierce, 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 Quartermaster, Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, and later Commanding Officer, Base Section No. 3, England, Major Pierce served in these various capacities with great credit. At Commanding Officer of Base Section No. 3 he had charge of evacuation of troops and liquidation of American interests in England. By his energy, ability, and tact he conducted the American Expeditionary Forces affairs in England to a successful conclusion.