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 of Engineers Ernest Boquet, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Director of Military Transports Service with the Armies, Colonel Boquet extended hearty cooperation to the American military authorities, aiding us greatly in solving transportation problems. He displayed marked ability in handling the intricate details of his important work and went far beyond the bounds of duty to render vital assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces.