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 G. Twining, 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 the Royal Engineers, British Army, by his active interest in behalf of the needs of the American services in both France and England, General Twining has given valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Always manifesting an aggressive spirit in furthering our efforts, he handled many important questions of supply with marked tact and diplomacy.