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 (Coast Artillery Corps) Willoughby Walke, 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 Commanding Officer of the Middle Atlantic Coast Artillery District during the war, Colonel Walke’s services were conspicuous in the administration of that command in the execution of all projects coming within his control for the organization and training of Coast Artillery Corps units for overseas service.