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) Milton J. Whitson, 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. While Officer in Charge of the Building Branch of the Construction Division of the Army, Colonel Whitson’s task was of staggering magnitude and its successful accomplishment was in a great measure due to his qualities of organization, leadership, technical knowledge, and untiring energy.