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 Major (Infantry) Sumner Waite, 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, 37th Division, from 15 August 1918 to 13 October 1918, he organized and developed a splendid intelligence system by which he kept his Division Commander constantly well-informed of the enemy on his front. By the skillful direction of the Intelligence Service he provided a material factor in the successes gained by his Division. Aggressive and resourceful, he proved equal to every emergency. Later, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, of the same Division, he demonstrated high professional attainments, sound tactical judgment, and keen farsightedness. He at all times displayed assiduous application to each important task, rendering services of signal worth and conspicuous merit in a position of great responsibility.