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 Hugh M. Hutchinson, 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. As Instructor at the Gondrecourt Schools, Lieutenant Colonel Hutchinson rendered service of exceptional value in the training of a large number of officers of the American Expeditionary Forces. He was tireless in devotion to his important duties and displayed military attainments of high order. Tactful and forceful in the presentation of important subjects, he gave us very valuable assistance.