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 (Corps of Engineers) Sydney B. Williamson, 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 Section Engineer, Intermediate Section West, Services of Supply, France, Colonel Williamson constructed hospitals, depots, camps, and miscellaneous structures. He displayed rare technical skill, broad vision and business experience, untiring energy and devotion to duty, contributing in a material way to the successful operations of the American forces in France.