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) Kerr Tunis Riggs, 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 G-2, 2d Army Corps, Colonel Riggs displayed exceptional ability in the organization and administration of that division of the Corps Staff. He also showed great ability and rare tact in his relations with the Intelligence Branch of the Staffs of the British organizations with which the 2d Army Corps served. By his tireless energy and unceasing devotion to exacting duties, he contributed to a marked degree to the successes achieved by his organization.