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 (Medical Corps) Gilbert E. Seaman, 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. After serving with conspicuous success as Division Surgeon of the 32d Division, Colonel Seaman became Chief Surgeon, 6th Army Corps, and in this capacity was an important factor in the establishment of effective measures for treating numerous sick and wounded. Fitted for his exacting duties by wide experience and unusual ability, he rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.