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 Harold D. E. Parsons, 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 Director of Equipment and Ordnance Stores of the British Expeditionary Forces, General Parsons was able to render assistance of the greatest value to the American Expeditionary Forces. He aided us most markedly in the procurement of artillery material and ammunition from British sources, at all times giving loyal cooperation.