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 (Quartermaster Corps) Evan Shelby, 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 of the Contracts Branch of the Chief of Construction Division, in following up contracts, aiding in their interpretation, adjusting differences between the contractors and the Government, and advising on matters of procedure and the rights of the parties involved, Colonel Shelby has displayed sound judgment, marked professional attainments, and extraordinary capacity for sustained and unremitting labor.