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) George H. Vincett, 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 Construction and Operation of the car-erecting plant at La Rochelle, Lieutenant Colonel Vincett performed with credit a task of great magnitude. By his skill in organizing labor and ability in imbuing the men with enthusiasm, he was enabled to increase greatly the output of his plant. The persistent high quality of the duty performed by him greatly facilitated the major operations of the American armies in the field.