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 (Corps of Engineers) William Carrington Sherman, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 1st Division and 3d Army Corps, from February 1918 until October 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Sherman skillfully organized and directed the service of information of the enemy which guided in the preparation of the orders under which his division and corps achieved their many victories. Later, as Chief of Staff, Air Service, 1st Army, from 1 November to 11 November, he displayed great ability and by his rare tactical conceptions rendered exceptionally meritorious service enabling the Air Service to function in a highly efficient manner at all times.