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 Mr. Gilbert F. Woods, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Mr. Woods rendered invaluable service to the War Department in the acquisition, either by purchase, condemnation, requisition, donation, or lease, of all real estate required for the use of the Army during the World War, also in disposal of such real estate as was no longer required. By his technical knowledge, broad judgment, and energetic action valuable results were obtained.