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 Andrew Weir, a British Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As British Surveyor General of Supplies, Mr. Weir displayed ability of a high order, untiring devotion to duty, and zeal in the performance of his exacting duties. At all times he worked with singleness of purpose for the good of the allied cause, rendering service of exceptional value to the American Expeditionary Forces.