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 Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Davidson, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, while serving with Forage and Supplies, British Expeditionary Services. Lieutenant Colonel Davidson extended whole-hearted cooperation to our supply procurement agencies, rendering very valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. By his efforts and devotion to the American interests, great quantities of necessary supplies were made available for our troops.