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 Major General Philip A. M. Nash, 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. The service General Nash rendered the American Expeditionary Forces as Inspector General of Transportation for the British Army and as a Member of the Interallied Transportation Council was of the greatest value. He lent every possible assistance to the American military authorities, giving us sound advice and important information.