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 Francis Henry Schoeffel, 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 Inspector General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 1 August 1917 to 1 April 1919. Lieutenant Colonel Schoeffel was charged with inspection of troops, troop transports and trains, money accounts of disbursing officers, and duties of a similar nature, all of which her performed in a highly efficient and successful manner. With untiring energy, sound judgment, and unusual professional skill and with unremitting attention and devotion to duty he rendered extremely valuable services to the Government in a position of great responsibility.