Recipients Of The Army Distinguished Service Medal (1862-1942

CITATIONS FOR AWARDS OF THE

ARMY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

VOLUME I (1862 - 1942)

Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Air US War/Period Army Service Navy USMC Civilian Foreign Total Indian Campaigns 7 7 Interim (1871-1898) 7 7 Spanish-American War 74 74 Philippine Insurrection 75 75 China (Boxer Rebellion) 7 7 Interim (1899-1910) 24 24 Mexican Border Wars 8 8 Interim (1910-1917) 19 19 World War I 1,192 31 31 11 68 548 1,881 World War I Era 6 6 North Russia 2 1 3 Siberia 8 1 9 Interim (1918-1942) 16 8 24 1,445 39 31 11 69 549 2,144 Volume I

Citations for Awards of The Army Distinguished Service Medal

1862 - 1942

Compiled & Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

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Indian Campaigns...... 1 Interim (1871 - 1898)...... 2 Spanish-American War...... 3 Philippine Insurrection...... 11 China (Boxer Rebellion)...... 20 Interim (1899-1910)...... 21 Mexican Border Wars...... 24 Interim (1910 - 1917)...... 26 World War I...... 29 U.S. Army...... 29 U.S. Army Air Service...... 224 U. S. Navy...... 230 U.S. Marines...... 235 U. S. Civilians...... 238 Influenza Epidemic (1918)...... 249 North Russia (1919-1920)...... 250 U.S. Army...... 250 U.S Civilian...... 250 Siberia (1919-1920)...... 251 Interim (1918-1942)...... 253 U.S. Army...... 253 U.S. Army Air Service...... 256 Foreign Awards (WWI)...... 258 Argentina...... 258 Belgium...... 258 France...... 262 Great Britain...... 307 Italy...... 324 Japan...... 332 Rumania...... 332 Russia...... 332 Serbia...... 333 Siberia...... 333 Japan...... 333 Indian Campaigns

COMBS, KENRICK B. hostile Utes at Milk Creek, Colorado, on 29 September Citation: 1879. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Burlington, Vermont Kenrick B. Combs, Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a member of Troop F, 5th Cavalry MAUS, LOUIS M. Regiment, at Milk River, Colorado, on 29 September 1879. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Stafford County, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis M. Maus, First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for HOGAN, THOMAS exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services on the Citation: Belle Fourche River, North Dakota, on 5 November 1877, The President of the United States takes pleasure in in that while serving as Assistant Surgeon with a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to detachment suddenly surrounded by an overwhelming force Thomas Hogan, Private, U.S. Army, for bravery as a of hostile Sioux Indians, First Lieutenant Maus succeeded in member of Troop E, 3d Cavalry Regiment, in action with extricating the party from a most perilous position. hostile Utes at Milk creek, Colorado, on 29 September  War Department, General Orders No. 96 (1918) Born: at Montgomery County, Maryland 1879. Home Town: Rockville, Maryland  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Wayne County, Michigan PATTERSON, EUGENE Citation: KLINGENSMITH, SAMUEL The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Eugene Patterson, Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to action while serving as a member of Troop F, 5th Cavalry Samuel Klingensmith, Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in Regiment, on 29 September 1879, at Milk River, Colorado. action as a member of Troop F, 5th Cavalry Regiment, at  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Milk River, Colorado, on 29 September 1879. Born: at Massillion, Ohio  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at West Newton, Pennsylvania RICE, SEDGWICK Home Town: Greensburg, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in LEWIS, THOMAS presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Sedgwick Rice, Second Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for services against hostile Indians while serving with the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 7th Cavalry near the Catholic Mission on White Clay Creek, Thomas Lewis, Private, U.S. Army, for conspicuous bravery South Dakota, on 30 December 1890. as a member of Troop E, 3d Cavalry Regiment, before  War Department, General Orders No. 96 (1918) Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

1 Interim (1871 - 1898)

CLARKE, HENRY N. LONG, JOHN Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John N. Clarke, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service in a Long, Artificer, U.S. Army, for service rendered during fire fire in the troop stables at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on 12 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on 12 August 1892, while August 1892, while serving as a member of Troop D, 3d serving as a member of Battery F, 3d Artillery Regiment. Cavalry Regiment.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Born: at East Indies Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

DONLEY, ELWOOD SCHWARZ, ADOLPHUS A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elwood Donley, Blacksmith, U.S. Army, for distinguished Adolphus A. Schwarz, Private, U.S. Army, for excellent service as a member of Troop D, 3d Cavalry Regiment, conduct and heroic service while serving as a member of during a fire at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on 12 August Troop K, 3d Cavalry Regiment, during the burning of a 1892. Blacksmith Donley made very possible exertion at the troop barracks at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, on 22 April risk of his life, in the highest place on the roof of the 1896. burning troop stables for more than an hour, and thus  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) greatly assisted in saving the building from destruction. Born: at Edwardsville, Illinois  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Home Town: Edwardsville, Illinois the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Windham, Vermont Home Town: Athol, Massachusetts VOLKMAR, WALTER S. Citation: DONNELLY, JAMES The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter The President of the United States takes pleasure in S. Volkmar, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished services presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James while serving as a member of the Signal Corps, in subduing Donnelly, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service at a fire which threatened to destroy public property, at Fort the fire at Fort Clark, Texas, on 31 March 1892, while Sam Houston, Texas, on 15 March 1898. serving as a member of Company G, 18th Infantry  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Regiment. Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Ireland Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio

KAINE, PATRICK Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Patrick Kaine, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for saving a comrade from drowning at the risk of his own life at Leech Lake, Minnesota, on 16 June 1893, while serving as a member of Company D, 3d Infantry Regiment.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Ireland

2 Spanish-American War

AGNEW, ARTHUR Biefer, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Citation: as a member of Company G, 13th Infantry Regiment, in the The President of the United States takes pleasure in battle of Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Agnew, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a Born: at Switzerland member of Company H, 13th Infantry Regiment, in battle at Home Town: New York, New York Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of BUGBEE, FRED W. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Derry, Ireland Citation: Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred ALBERTSON, EDWARD J. W. Bugbee, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Citation: while serving as a member of Troop A, 1st U.S. Volunteer The President of the United States takes pleasure in Cavalry, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Edward J. Albertson, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished Born: at Oakland, California service in battle while serving as a member of Company F, Home Town: Tucson, Arizona 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, on 1 July 1898, at Santiago, Cuba. BUNCE, HARRY M.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Corpus Christi, Texas The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Santa Fe, New Mexico presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry M. Bunce, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for distinguished BAKER, WILLIAM B. service in battle while serving with the Signal Corps at Citation: Santiago, Cuba, The President of the United States takes pleasure in on 1 July 1898. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) William B. Baker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished Born: at Lisbon, New Hampshire service in action at Manila, Philippine Islands, on 13 August Home Town: Arlington, Massachusetts 1898, while serving as a member of Astor Battery. CLARK, JOHN J.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. Clark, Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Army, for BARRETT, MICHAEL distinguished service as Quartermaster Sergeant, 3d Infantry Citation: Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Tippecanoe County, Indiana Michael Barrett, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Home Town: White County, Indiana service as a member of Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, in action at El Caney, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. CLARK, ORION L.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Ireland The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Lynn, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Orion L. Clark, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a BIEFER, ALBERT member of Company B, 2d Infantry Regiment, in battle at Citation: Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert Born: at Nemaha, Nebraska 3 Home Town: Nemaha, Nebraska FINERTY, WILLIAM M. Citation: CROSBY, SCOTT The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William M. Finerty, Corporal, U.S. Army, for most presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Scott distinguished conduct while serving as a member of Crosby, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a Company E, 2d Infantry Regiment, at Santiago, Cuba, on 2 member of Company A, 24th Infantry Regiment, in battle at July 1898. Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Napoleon, Ohio Born: at Marion County, Tennessee Home Town: Napoleon, Ohio

DAVIS, EDWARD FLYNN, EDWARD Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward Davis, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Edward Flynn, Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Army, for as a member of Troop H, 9th Cavalry Regiment, in action at distinguished service as a member of Company G, 21st Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Infantry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Nashville, Tennessee the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: San Antonio, Texas Born: at Ireland Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio DILLMAN, WILLIAM Citation: FORTESCUE, GRANVILLE ROLAND The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William Dillman, Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to distinguished service as a member of Company A, 13th Granville Roland Fortescue, Corporal, U.S. Army, for Infantry Regiment, in action at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July distinguished service as a member of Troop E, 1st U.S. 1898. Volunteer Cavalry, in battle at  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Milton, Pennsylvania the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Terre Haute, Indiana Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York DOZIER, ERNEST E. Citation: GROGAN, MICHAEL The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest The President of the United States takes pleasure in E. Dozier, First Class Sergeant, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to distinguished service as a member of the U.S. Volunteers in Michael Grogan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished action near Manila, Philippine Islands, on 5 August 1898. service as a member of Company B, 13th Infantry  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Regiment, in action at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at East Oakland, California the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: San Francisco, California Born: at England Home Town: Maverstraw, New York ELLIOTT, HENRY W. Citation: HECHT, HERMAN The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry The President of the United States takes pleasure in W. Elliott, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to a member of Troop H, 3d Cavalry Regiment, in battle at Herman Hecht, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. service as a member of Company H, 4th Infantry Regiment,  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of in battle at El Caney, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana Born: at Germany Home Town: Coryville, Ohio 4 HERBERT, THOMAS H. JACKSON, PETER Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter Thomas H. Herbert, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished Jackson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a service as a member of Troop E, 10th Cavalry Regiment, in member of Company G, 24th Infantry Regiment, in battle at battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Montgomery County, Maryland Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Washington, D.C. Home Town: New York, New York

HILYARD, SAMUEL W. JANOWSKI, FRANK Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Samuel W. Hilyard, Artificer, U.S. Army, for distinguished Janowski, Artificer, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as service as a member of Company E, 13th Infantry a member of Company D, 13th Infantry Regiment, in battle Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Louisville, Kentucky Born: at Germany Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

HOUSTON, ADAM JENSEN, JULIUS Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adam presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julius Houston, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Jensen, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a member of Troop C, 10th Cavalry Regiment, in service as a member of the 21st Infantry Regiment, in battle battle at Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Pulaski County, Virginia Born: at Germany Home Town: Pulaski County, Virginia Home Town: New York, New York

HUGHES, DAVID L. KARSTEN, CHARLES Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to L. Hughes, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Charles Karsten, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for as a member of Troop B, 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, in distinguished service as a member of Troop D, 1st Cavalry battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Tucson, Arizona Born: at Germany Home Town: Tucson, Arizona KELLEY, JAMES J. HYATT, THADDEUS R. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to J. Kelley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as Thaddeus R. Hyatt, Corporal, U.S. Army, for capturing two a member of Company C, 13th Infantry Regiment, in battle of the worst criminals in Puerto Rico, on 8 November 1898, at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. near Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, while serving as a member of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Company L, 19th Infantry Regiment. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Troy, New York the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Troy, New York Born: at Jackson County, North Carolina Home Town: Quallatown, North Carolina

5 KELLY, MICHAEL MCBRIDE, JOHN Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Michael Kelly, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished McBride, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as service as a member of Company C, 21st Infantry a member of Troop A, 3d Cavalry Regiment, in battle at Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Manimari River, Cuba, on 23 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at West Minot, Maine Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Lewiston, Maine Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

LEAKINS, JOHN ADAM MCCOMYN, RICHARD H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adam Leakins, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished Richard H. McComyn, Private, U.S. Army, for service as a member of Company C, 13th Infantry distinguished service as a member of Troop A, 6th Cavalry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Regiment, in the engagement at San Juan, Santiago, Cuba,  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of on 1 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Libertytown, Maryland the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Taneytown, Maryland Born: at Ireland

LIESMANN, FREDERICK J. MCCOWN, PETER (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to McCown, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for most conspicuous Frederick J. Liesmann, Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallantry while serving as a member of Troop E, 10th distinguished service as a member of Company B, 16th Cavalry Regiment, in front of Santiago de Cuba, 1 July Infantry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Detroit, Michigan Born: at Pierce City, Missouri Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Home Town: Dixon, Missouri Personal Awards: Army DSM (Spanish-American War), Army DSM (Philippine Insurrection) MCCUTCHEON, JAMES Citation: LOFTUS, JOHN The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James The President of the United States takes pleasure in McCutcheon, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John as a member of Company G, 13th Infantry Regiment, in Loftus, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of member of Company C, 13th Infantry Regiment, in battle at the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Born: at Washington County, Minnesota  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Home Town: Washington County, Minnesota the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Ireland Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MCDONALD, FRANK R. Citation: LOOMIS, WILLIAM E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank The President of the United States takes pleasure in R. McDonald, Trumpeter, U.S. Army, for distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to service as a member of Troop L, 1st U.S. Volunteer William E. Loomis, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished Cavalry, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of service as a member of Company B, 21st Infantry the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Born: at Keysport, Illinois  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Home Town: Oologah, Indiana the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Forest Lake, Pennsylvania Home Town: Montrose, Pennsylvania 6 MCMILLEN, JAMES L. MURPHY, MICHAEL J. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to L. McMillen, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Michael J. Murphy, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for as a member of Company H, 12th Infantry Regiment, at El distinguished service as a member of Company D, 13th Caney, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Infantry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Fountain County, Indiana the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Fountain County, Indiana Born: at Ireland Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts MCNARNEY, FRANK T. Citation: NAGEL, THEODORE The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank The President of the United States takes pleasure in T. McNarney, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to service as a member of Company H, 10th Infantry Theodore Nagel, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. distinguished service as a member of Company A, 13th  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Infantry Regiment, in action at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July the act of Congress July 9, 1918) 1898. Born: at McElhattan, Pennsylvania  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Home Town: Lock Haven, Pennsylvania the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Germany MERDINGER, GEORGE Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in NEAL, LOYD presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: George Merdinger, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished service as a member of Company H, 21st presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Loyd Infantry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July Neal, Musician, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a 1898. member of Battery H, 3d Artillery Regiment, in action near  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Manila, Philippine Islands, on 31 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Germany the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Darlington, South Carolina MOLL, JULIUS Home Town: Darlington, South Carolina Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in O'CONNOR, JOHN C. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julius Citation: Moll, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army, for distinguished service The President of the United States takes pleasure in as a member of the 6th Cavalry Regiment, in battle at presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. C. O'Connor, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of services as a member of Battery G, 3d Artillery Regiment, the act of Congress July 9, 1918) in the campaign in the Philippine Islands, from 31 July 1898 Born: at Germany to 1 January 1901.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of MULHERN, BARTHOLOMEW the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Ireland Home Town: Jersey City, New Jersey The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Bartholomew Mulhern, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for ODEN, OSCAR N. distinguished service as a member of Troop E, 3d Cavalry Citation: Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar the act of Congress July 9, 1918) N. Oden, Trumpeter, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Born: at Ireland as a member of Troop I, 10th Cavalry Regiment, in action at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Eaton County, Michigan Home Town: San Francisco, California 7 PARKER, JESSE E. Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in RYDER, WILLIAM presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse Citation: E. Parker, Artificer, U.S. Army, for brave and faithful The President of the United States takes pleasure in conduct while serving as a member of Company D, 24th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Infantry Regiment, in assisting a wounded officer to a place William Ryder, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished of safety while exposed to a severe fire at Santiago, Cuba, service while serving as a member of Company G, 13th on 1 July 1898. Infantry Regiment, in the battle at Santiago, Cuba, 1 July  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Charleston, West Virginia the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia Born: at Canada Home Town: Chicago, Illinois PARRISH, JUNIOR Citation: SATCHELL, JAMES The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Junior The President of the United States takes pleasure in Parrish, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James member of Company A, 10th Infantry Regiment, in the Satchell, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service battle of Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. while serving as a member of Company A, 24th Infantry  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Cleveland, Ohio the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Muskegon, Michigan Born: at Eastville, Virginia Home Town: Eastville, Virginia PAYNE, WILLIAM Citation: SELMIRE, GEORGE The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William Payne, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to service while serving as a member of Troop E, 10th Cavalry George Selmire, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. service while serving as a member of Company H, 7th  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Infantry Regiment, in battle at El Caney, Cuba, on 1 July the act of Congress July 9, 1918) 1898. Born: at Nashville, Tennessee  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PUMPHREY, GEORGE W. Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SEUFERT, LOUIS P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: George W. Pumphrey, Corporal, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished service while serving as a member of Troop presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis H, 9th Cavalry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 P. Seufert, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service July 1898. while serving as a member of Company H, 13th Infantry  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Ann Arundel County, Maryland the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Born: at Germany Home Town: Buffalo, New York RYAN, THOMAS Citation: SILLITO, LOUIS A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Thomas Ryan, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis service while serving as a member of Troop K, 1st Cavalry A. Sillito, Private, U.S. Army, for volunteering to nurse and Regiment, in battle at Las Guasimas, Cuba, on 24 June nursing yellow fever patients at Guantanamo, Cuba, on 1 1898. September 1898, while serving as a member of Company C,  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of 3d Infantry Regiment. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Ireland the act of Congress July 9, 1918) 8 Born: at Nashville, Tennessee SMITH, WESLEY W. Home Town: Fort Myers, Florida Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SIMPSON, ALFRED G. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Wesley W. Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in service while serving as a member of Company D, 21st presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred Infantry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July G. Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service 1898. while serving as a member of Company C, 3d Infantry  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 2 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at New York, New York the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: New York, New York Born: at Fayette County, Indiana Home Town: Columbia, Indiana STEIGERWALD, CHARLES C. Citation: SLOAN, JAMES The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles C. Steigerwald, Corporal, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James distinguished service while serving as a member of Sloan, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service while Company A, 13th Infantry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, serving as a member of Company G, 16th Infantry Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Munchweiler, Germany Born: at Meadville, Pennsylvania Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah STOCKFLETH, HENRY SMITH, GEORGE Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stockfleth, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service George Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished while serving as a member of Battery H, 3d Artillery service while serving with Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, in action near Manila, Philippine Islands, on 31 Regiment, in battle at El Caney, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at De Kalb, Tennessee Born: at Germany Home Town: Edgefield, Tennessee

WALKER, JOHN SMITH, LUCHIOUS Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Luchious Smith, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished Walker, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service service while serving as a member of Troop D, 10th Cavalry while serving as a member of Troop D, 10th Cavalry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Regiment, in action at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Orange County, Virginia Born: at Etowah County, Alabama Home Town: Thornhill, Virginia Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

WEBER, ANTON SMITH, ROBERT M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Anton M. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Weber, Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Army, for while serving as a member of Company B, 7th Infantry distinguished service while serving as a member of Regiment, in battle at El Caney, Cuba, on 1 July 1898. Company H, 13th Infantry Regiment, in action at Santiago,  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Cuba, on 1 July 1898. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Detroit, Michigan the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Switzerland Home Town: New York, New York 9 WILLIAMS, RICHARD Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard Williams, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service while serving as a member of Company B, 24th Infantry Regiment, in action at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio Home Town: Dayton, Ohio

WILLIAMS, THOMAS S. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas S. Williams, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished conduct while serving as a member of Company E, 2d Infantry Regiment, at Santiago, Cuba, on 2 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Glasgow, Kentucky

WINTER, JOHN G. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John G. Winter, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service while serving as a member of Troop F, 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Waco, Texas Home Town: San Antonio, Texas

WINTERS, OSCAR F. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar F. Winters, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, in action at Santiago, Cuba, on 2 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Flintstone, Maryland

WORTHINGTON, JOHN H. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John H. Worthington, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service while serving as a member of Company A, 7th Infantry Regiment, in battle at El Caney, Cuba, on 2 July 1898.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Lawrence County, Indiana Home Town: Lawrence County, Indiana

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ALDRIDGE, JOHN S. ASKEW, PRESTON Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to S. Aldridge, Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallant conduction Preston Askew, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished while serving as a member of Company D, 19th Infantry gallantry in action while serving as a member of Company Regiment, in action at Mount Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine E, 24th Infantry Regiment, against Pulajanes at Tabon- Islands, on 7 March 1906. Tabon, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 24 July 1906.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Mitchell County, North Carolina Born: at Sulphur Springs, Texas Home Town: Watauga County, North Carolina Home Town: Guthrie, Oklahoma

ALEXANDER, JAMES BANDIRA Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alexander, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Bandira, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry in service as a member of Troop A, 4th Cavalry Regiment, in action while serving with the 51st Company, Philippine the engagement at Rio Chico, Nueva Ecya, Philippine Scouts, against hostile Moros, at Mount Bassak, Jolo, Islands, on 6 December 1900. Philippine Islands, on 15 June 1913.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Ohio Born: at Mindanao, Philippine Islands Home Town: Monroe, Ohio Home Town: Mindanao, Philippine Islands

ARNDT, ALVIN BARNHOUSE, JOHN L. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvin presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Arndt, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished L. Barnhouse, Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action gallantry in action while serving as a member of Troop I, while serving as a member of Company F, 17th Infantry 4th Cavalry Regiment, near Nozagaray, Philippine Islands, Regiment, at Tempitan, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, on 9 on 15 February 1899. May 1904.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Germany Born: at Fairmount, Indiana Home Town: Fairmount, Indiana ASH, JOHN W. Citation: BELL, FRED The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John The President of the United States takes pleasure in W. Ash, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred action while serving as a member of Company E, 24th Bell, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a Infantry Regiment, against Pulajanes at Tabon-Tabon, member of Battery H, 3d Artillery Regiment, in the Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 24 July 1906. campaign near Malalos, Philippine Islands, from 25 to 31  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of March 1899. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Henderson, Kentucky the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Born: at Ulster County, New York

11 BLOUSE, MAX to check a fire at Manila, Philippine Islands, on 22 February Citation: 1899, while serving as a member of Battery H, 3d Artillery The President of the United States takes pleasure in Regiment. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Max  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Blouse, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished courage Born: at Rockport, Massachusetts exhibited by him while serving as a member of Company K, Home Town: Lynn, Massachusetts 26th Infantry Regiment, in going, at the peril of his life, to the rescue of comrades and natives who had been upset in COSSAR, ELMER H. the Pambujan River, Samar, Philippine Islands, on 21 Citation: January 1902, and were in imminent danger of death from The President of the United States takes pleasure in drowning. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elmer  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of H. Cossar, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Charlton, Iowa while serving as a member of Company C, 27th Infantry Home Town: Charlton, Iowa Regiment, in the assault on Fort Bacalod, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, on 8 April 1903. BRADFORD, CLAUDE L.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Carroll, Maine The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Bangor, Maine presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Claude L. Bradford, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for coolness, bravery, CRAVEN, RALPH G. and good judgment while serving as a member of Company Citation: B, 43d Infantry Regiment, in action against bolomen near The President of the United States takes pleasure in Alang Alang, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 29 March 1900. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of G. Craven, Color Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Port Hudson, Louisiana gallantry in action while serving as a member of the 6th Home Town: Port Hudson, Louisiana Infantry Regiment at Mount Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 7 March 1906. CARR, FRED  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Beaufort, North Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Siler City, North Carolina presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Carr, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry in CROWELL, LEON action while serving as a member of Company G, 34th Citation: Infantry Regiment, U.S. Volunteers, at San Quintin Pass, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 4 December 1899. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Crowell, Private, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Geneva, Nebraska while serving as a member of Company B, 4th Infantry Home Town: Denver, Colorado Regiment, in action near Dasmarinas, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 19 June 1899. CARROLL, JOHN A.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Portland, Indiana The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Monterey, Mexico presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John A. Carroll, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry DEAVEY, WILLIAM H. while serving as a member of Company C, 27th Infantry Citation: Regiment, in the assault on Fort Pitacus, Philippine Islands, The President of the United States takes pleasure in on 4 May 1903, during the battle of Taraca River, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mindanao, Philippine Islands. William H. Deavey, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of service as a member of Company H, 3d Infantry Regiment, the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Dyer County, Tennessee at Almacenes River, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 3 Home Town: Heloise, Tennessee December 1899.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) CHICK, LEON H. Born: at Fort Edwards, New York Citation: Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon H. Chick, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for risking his life in order 12 DIMASANGKA Born: at Athol, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to FELDCAMP, GEORGE Dimasangka, Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous daring Citation: and bravery while serving with the 51st Company, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Philippine Scouts, in action against hostile Moros on Bassak presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mountain, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 15 June 1913. George Feldcamp, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of conspicuous gallantry while serving as a member of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Company E, 12th Infantry Regiment, in action against Born: at Lambao, Philippine Islands insurgents at Barrio of Mazambique, Ilocos, Philippine Home Town: Dulanan, Philippine Islands Islands, on 22 September 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of DONALDSON, LORENZO D. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Sedamsville, Ohio Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lorenzo D. Donaldson, Private, U.S. Army, for FLANNERY, DAVID T. distinguished gallantry while serving as a member of Citation: Company F, 32d Infantry Regiment, in action at Abucay, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 25 May 1900. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of T. Flannery, First Class Private, U.S. Army, for the act of Congress July 9, 1918) distinguished gallantry as a member of Company E, Signal Born: at Fremont County, Iowa Corps, in action at Big Bend, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on Home Town: Fremont County, Iowa 2 October 1899.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of DOUGHENEY, JAMES J. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Ireland Home Town: Brooklyn, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James J. Dougheney, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service GANNON, WILLIAM F. as a member of Company L, 47th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Citation: volunteers, on 11 November 1900, at Bulusan, Luzon, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Philippine Islands. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of William F. Gannon, Musician, U.S. Army, for conspicuous the act of Congress July 9, 1918) gallantry while serving as a member of Company L, 8th Born: at Toledo, Ohio Infantry Regiment, in action against Pulajanes near La Paz, Home Town: Toledo, Ohio Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 5 December 1906.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of DOYLE, LAWRENCE the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts Home Town: Lowell, Massachusetts The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lawrence Doyle, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished GOODE, BENJAMIN H. service as a member of Company G, 11th Infantry Citation: Regiment, at the Malabang River, Mindanao, Philippine The President of the United States takes pleasure in Islands, on 2 August 1902. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Benjamin H. Goode, Private, U.S. Army, for most the act of Congress July 9, 1918) distinguished gallantry while serving as a member of Born: at New York, New York Company H, 24th Infantry Regiment, in action at Naguillan, Home Town: Newark, New Jersey Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 7 December 1899.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of ELDER, ROBERT W. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Abbeville County, South Carolina Home Town: Abbeville County, South Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert W. Elder, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for exceptional GUNN, JAMES C. courage and daring while serving as a member of Troop L, Citation: 14th Cavalry Regiment, in action at Cotto Pangpang, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Philippine Islands, on 14 February 1904. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of C. Gunn, First Class Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished the act of Congress July 9, 1918) 13 service as a member of the Hospital Corps, in action at HUNSAKER, IRVIN L. Peruke-Utig, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 3 May 1905. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Eureka, Texas presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Irvin Home Town: Eureka, Texas L. Hunsaker, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry as a member of Company H, 18th Infantry HARRIS, JOHN C. Regiment, in battle at Jaro, Panay, Philippine Islands, on 12 Citation: February 1899. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Born: at Cobden, Illinois C. Harris, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a Home Town: Cobden, Illinois member of Company L, 4th Infantry Regiment, in the engagement as Dasmarinas, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on HUNTER, CHARLES 19 June 1899. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Canada presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Charles Hunter, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry as a member of Company E, 12th Infantry HAWKINS, GEORGE P. Regiment, in action against insurgents at Barrio of Citation: Mazambique, Ilocos Norte, Philippine Islands, 22 The President of the United States takes pleasure in September 1900. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) George P. Hawkins, Private, U.S. Army, for gallant conduct Born: at Mansfield, Ohio while serving as a member of Troop K, 14th Cavalry Home Town: Mansfield, Ohio Regiment, on 29 January 1910, in rescuing at the risk of his own life an officer from drowning in the Quinqua River, JACKSON, PERRY B. Luzon, Philippine Islands. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Greenwood, Nebraska presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Perry Home Town: Coldenham, New York B. Jackson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for exceptional bravery as a member of Company K, 6th Infantry Regiment, in action HEINZE, JULIUS at Mount Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 7 March Citation: 1906. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julius Born: at Jonesburg, Missouri Heinze, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a Home Town: Ozark, Alabama member of the Hospital Corps, in the fight on the Gandara River, Samar, Philippine Islands, on 16 October 1901. JOHNSON, THOMAS  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Germany The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas Johnson, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for pursuing HOWE, CHARLES S. and disarming an enlisted man bent on murdering his first Citation: sergeant at Camp McGrath, Batangas, Philippine Islands, on The President of the United States takes pleasure in 22 August 1912, while serving as a member of Company I, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 24th Infantry Regiment. Charles S. Howe, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) service as a member of Company D, 17th Infantry Born: at Woodbury County, Kentucky Regiment, in the engagement near San Isidro, Luzon, Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky Philippine Islands, on 29 July 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of JORDAN, JOSEPH K. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Brooklyn, New York Citation: Home Town: Chicago, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph K. Jordan, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company H, 43d Infantry Regiment, in the

14 attack by insurgents at Calbayog, Samar, Philippine Islands, MILLER, RICHARD on 26 March 1900. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: New York, New York Richard Miller, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a member of Troop F, 9th Cavalry Regiment, at KALBER, LOUIS Tagbac, Albay, Philippine Islands, on 17 December 1900. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Madison County, Kentucky presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky Kalber, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, at Singalan, MINNIGERODE, FITZHUGH L. Philippine Islands, on 9 August 1899. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Germany presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fitzhugh L. Minnigerode, Second Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for bravery and presence of mind while serving LEABACK, CHARLES C. with the 8th Infantry, in Citation: going to the rescue of drowning men at Ilollo, Panay, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Philippine Islands, on 10 September 1907. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Charles C. Leaback, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for Born: at Oatlands, Virginia distinguished service as a member of Company F, 9th Home Town: Washington, D.C. Infantry Regiment, near Tarlac, Philippine Islands, on 19 Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army November 1899. Distinguished Service Medal  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) MOORE, JOHN I. Born: at Reading, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Chicago, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John I. LIESMANN, FREDERICK J. Moore, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a (Second Award) member of Company C, 27th Infantry Regiment, in the Citation: assault on Fort Bacalod, Lake Lanao, Mindanao, Philippine The President of the United States takes pleasure in Islands, on 8 April 1903. presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Frederick J. Liesmann, Corporal, U.S. Army, for most Born: at Hagood, South Carolina conspicuous gallantry as a member of Company M, 38th Home Town: Columbia, South Carolina Infantry Regiment, in action near San Juan de Bocboc, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 1 July 1900. MORRISON, EDWARD W.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Pierce City, Missouri presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Dixon, Missouri Personal Awards: Army DSM (Spanish-American War), Army Edward W. Morrison, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for DSM (Philippine Insurrection) rendering aid to wounded comrades under fire of hostile Moros at Manaya Peak, Philippine Islands, on 15 December LIPSCOMB, SPENCER K. 1913, while serving as a member of the Hospital Corps. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Boone County, Indiana presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Colfax, Indiana Spencer K. Lipscomb, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry as a member of Company G, 14th MOSELY, THOMAS Infantry Regiment, in action near Manila, Philippine Citation: Islands, on 5 February 1899. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at St. George, West Virginia Thomas Mosely, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished Home Town: Seattle, Washington gallantry as a member of the Hospital Corps, in action against hostile Moros at Mount Bagsak, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 11 June 1913.

15  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the fire of the enemy at close range in order to remove a the act of Congress July 9, 1918) wounded comrade to shelter. Born: at Brandenburg, Kentucky  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Home Town: Brandenburg, Kentucky the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Penobscot, Maine MULLINS, WILLIAM Home Town: Monticello, Maine Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PRIESTLY, ARTHUR T. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: William Mullins, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in service while serving as a member of Company I, 4th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Infantry Regiment, in action near Dasmarinas, Luzon, T. Priestly, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished courage Philippine Islands, on 19 June 1899. while serving as a member of Company K, 26th Infantry  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Regiment, exhibited by him in going, at the peril of his life, the act of Congress July 9, 1918) to the rescue of comrades and natives who had been upset in Born: at Kent County, Kentucky Home Town: Holton, Kansas the Pambujan River Island of Samar, Philippine Islands, on 21 January, 1902, and were in imminent danger of death from drowning. MYERS, EDWIN  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Heber, Utah presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin Home Town: Portland, Oregon Myers, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a member of the Signal Corps at Siassi, Philippine Islands, on REED, JOSEPH E. 11 May 1905. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Born: at Bayard, Ohio Home Town: Brooklyn, New York E. Reed, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry while serving as a member of Company L, 47th Infantry Regiment, in action at Bulusan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, ODEN, GEORGE J. on 11 November 1900. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Drafton, Pennsylvania George J. Oden, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Home Town: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania gallantry as a member of the 36th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Volunteers, in action near Mangaperen, Luzon, Philippine RICHARDSON, HURLEY O. Islands, on 28 November 1899. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hurley Born: at Germany Home Town: Los Angeles, California O. Richardson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous bravery and efficiency while serving as a member of Troop C, 6th Cavalry Regiment, in action against hostile Moros at OLSSON, HENRY Patian Island, Philippine Islands, on 4 July 1900. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Born: at Berlin, Maryland Olsson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a Home Town: Lorley, Maryland member of Battery E, 1st Artillery Regiment, in the action at San Cristobal Bridge, Philippine Islands, on 30 July 1899. RICHMOND, CHARLES C.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Springfield, Maine presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles C. Richmond, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for POTTER, HARRY E. distinguished gallantry while serving as a member of Citation: Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment, in action on Alalaon The President of the United States takes pleasure in Mountain, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 26 March 1900. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of E. Potter, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished the act of Congress July 9, 1918) conduct while serving as a member of Company A, 37th Born: at White House, Ohio Infantry Regiment, on 6 June 1900, near Majajay, Laguna Home Town: Toledo, Ohio Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in exposing himself to 16 ROSSER, HENRY Born: at Charlestown, West Virginia Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry SMITH, JACK Rosser, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Citation: while serving as a member of Company A, 17th Infantry The President of the United States takes pleasure in Regiment, in the attack on Angeles, Philippine Islands, on presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jack 16 October 1899. Smith, Lance Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous bravery  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of while serving as a member of Company E, 21st Infantry the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Regiment, in action at Arroyo de Lanao, Samar, Philippine Born: at Chatham County, North Carolina Islands, on 4 June 1905. Home Town: Stork, North Carolina  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) SACKNUS, HENRY W. Born: at Marksville, Louisiana Home Town: Marksville, Louisiana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry STEVENS, JACOB W. W. Sacknus, Private, U.S. Army, for exceptional gallantry Citation: while serving as a member of Troop C, 6th Cavalry The President of the United States takes pleasure in Regiment, in an engagement at Talisay, Philippine Islands, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jacob on 29 March 1901. W. Stevens, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of service while serving as a member of Company K, 24th the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Infantry Regiment, in the engagement near Santa Ana, Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Philippine Islands, on 6 October 1899. Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) SCHUCK, WILLIAM J. Born: at Franktown, Virginia Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to STOKES, EARNEST William J. Schuck, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Citation: service while serving as a member of Company K, 6th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Infantry Regiment, in action at Bobong, Negros, Philippine presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Islands, on 19 July 1899. Earnest Stokes, Private, U.S. Army, for most distinguished  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of gallantry while serving as a member of Company F, 24th the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Infantry Regiment, in action at Naguillan, Luzon, Philippine Born: at Williamsville, New York Islands, on 7 December 1899. Home Town: Williamsville, New York  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) SHADDEAU, HENRY D. Born: at Wartrace, Tennessee Home Town: Wartrace, Tennessee Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry STOKES, GEORGE P. D. Shaddeau, Corporal, U.S. Army, for exceptional and Citation: conspicuous bravery while serving as a member of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Company F, 17th Infantry Regiment, in action at Simpiton, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mindanao, Philippine Islands, on 8 May 1904. George P. Stokes, Private, U.S. Army, for marked courage  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of and intelligence while serving as a member of Company I, the act of Congress July 9, 1918) 21st Infantry Regiment, in saving a comrade from drowning Born: at Owosso, Michigan at Lake Lanao, Philippine Islands, on 12 December 1909. Home Town: Swan Creek, Michigan  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) SHEWBRIDGE, SMITH M. Born: at Rogers, Arkansas Home Town: Rocky Ford, Colorado Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Smith TAYLOR, JAMES D. M. Shewbridge, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in Citation: action while serving as a member of Company B, 17th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Infantry Regiment, in action at Tamparan, Mindanao, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Philippine Islands, on 5 April 1904. D. Taylor, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Government of the 17 United States, in a duty of great responsibility during  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of World War I. While Commanding the Station of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Gainesville, Alabama Pantabangan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in January 1901, by Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio his discretion and excellent judgment First Lieutenant Taylor obtained possession of the correspondence which UMBARGER, CHARLES E. made known the whereabouts of the insurgent chieftain, Citation: Aguinaldo, thus making possible the expedition resulting in The President of the United States takes pleasure in his capture. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) Born: at Lake City, Florida Charles E. Umbarger, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished Home Town: Lake City, Florida gallantry while serving as a member of Company G, 32d Infantry Regiment, in action near Llano Hermosa, TEETER, MILO C. Philippine Islands, on 6 July 1900. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Saline County, Kansas presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milo Home Town: Culver, Kansas C. Teeter, Private, U.S. Army, for rescuing a comrade from drowning at Penaranda, Philippine Islands, on 22 February WARNER, JAMES H. 1912, while serving as a member of Company E, 19th Citation: Infantry Regiment. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at New Albany, Pennsylvania H. Warner, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Home Town: New Albany, Pennsylvania service while serving as a member of Company D, 4th Infantry Regiment, in action near Dasmarinas, Philippine TOM, JACOB W. Islands, on 19 June 1899. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Tioga County, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jacob W. Tom, Quartermaster Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallant WEISS, GEORGE conduct while serving as a member of Company D, 19th Citation: Infantry Regiment, in action at Mount Bud-Dajo, Jolo, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Philippine Islands, on 7 March 1906. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) George Weiss, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallant conduct Born: at Hancock County, Ohio while serving as a member of Troop F, 4th Cavalry Home Town: Paulding, Ohio Regiment, in action at Mount Bud-Dajo, Jolo, Philippine Islands, on 7 March 1906. TOMLINSON, FREDERICK  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Prussia The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick Tomlinson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for rescuing the WHITE, JOSEPH body of a comrade from a burning launch on the Pasig Citation: River, Manila, Philippine Islands, on 9 September 1912, The President of the United States takes pleasure in while serving as a member of the 138th Company, Coast presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Artillery Corps. White, Musician, U.S. Army, for distinguished service  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) while serving as a member of Company B, 24th Infantry Born: at Memphis, Tennessee Regiment, at the Rio Grande River, Cabanatuan, Philippine Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Islands, on 8 November 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of TURNER, CLEMON the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to WHITNEY, PERCY M. Clemon Turner, Private, U.S. Army, for rescuing a fellow Citation: soldier from drowning at the risk of his own life, near Camp The President of the United States takes pleasure in McGrath, Philippine Islands, on 12 November 1914, while presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Percy serving as a member of Company K, 24th Infantry M. Whitney, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Regiment. while serving as a member of Troop E, 6th Cavalry Regiment, in unhesitatingly plunging into the Palico River, 18 Philippine Islands, on 2 September 1901, and at the risk of his own life attempting to rescue from drowning Sergeant John W. Harris, of said troop.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C.

WILKINS, GEORGE W. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George W. Wilkins, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry while serving as a member of Company G, 39th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Volunteers, in action at San Cristobal River, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 1 January 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Sioux City, Iowa Home Town: Sioux City, Iowa

WINTER, FRED Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Winter, Corporal, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a member of Company F, 22d Infantry Regiment, in action at Mount Corona, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 22 July 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Germany Home Town: Perry, Ohio

19 China (Boxer Rebellion)

AKERS, THOMAS P. LACKEY, ANDREW J. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas P. Akers, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for Andrew J. Lackey, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished distinguished service as a member of the Signal Corps in the service as a member of Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, China relief expedition in China, on 12 August 1900. in the battle of Tientsin, China, on 13 July 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Lexington, Kentucky Born: at Comanche County, Texas Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky Home Town: Galveston, Texas

BERNHEIM, ALFRED A. PICKETT, JAMES Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James A. Bernheim, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished Pickett, Private, U.S. Army, for coolness, energy, and gallantry while serving as a member of Company D, 9th gallantry while serving as a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, in the battle of Tientsin, China, on 13 Infantry Regiment, in the battle of Tientsin, China, on 13 July 1900. July 1900, in carrying important messages which greatly  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of aided in withdrawal of the command after nightfall; also in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) constructing under fire a small traverse which afforded Born: at Little Big Horn River, Montana Home Town: Sacketts Harbor, New York protection against the flanking fire of the enemy.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) HICKMAN, TAYLOR B. Born: at Albany, New York Citation: Home Town: Albany, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Taylor PRICE, WILSON C. B. Hickman, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Citation: as a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, in The President of the United States takes pleasure in battle at Tientsin, China, on 13 July 1900. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wilson  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of C. Price, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished gallantry the act of Congress July 9, 1918) while serving as a member of Company F, 9th Infantry Born: at Sevier County, Tennessee Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee Regiment, in battle of Tientsin, China, on 13 July 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) HUMPHREY, CHARLES L. Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles L. Humphrey, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company H, 9th Infantry Regiment, in the battle at Tientsin, China, on 13 July 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Holden, Mississippi Home Town: W. Boylston, Massachusetts

20 Interim (1899-1910)

CHISUM, JENNER Y.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Augusta, Georgia The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Augusta, Georgia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jenner Y. Chisum, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished FLACH, JOHN service as a member of Troop B, 6th Cavalry Regiment, in Citation: twice attempting at the risk of his own life to rescue a fellow The President of the United States takes pleasure in soldier from drowning in Wild Cat Creek at Fort Meade, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John South Dakota, on 25 May 1907. Flach, Post Commissary Sergeant, U.S. Army, for  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of distinguished service in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, on 3 the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Jackson, Tennessee January 1900. Home Town: Jackson, Tennessee  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Effingham County, Illinois COX, ROY F. Home Town: Effingham County, Illinois Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in HAWK, WILMER HARRISON presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roy F. Citation: Cox, Corporal, U.S. Army, for highly meritorious services The President of the United States takes pleasure in in voluntarily traveling about 30 miles during a service presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to blizzard, rescuing a civilian from freezing near Lake Minto, Wilmer Harrison Hawk, Cook, U.S. Army, for voluntarily and dragging by sled 65 miles to Fairbanks, Alaska, on 26 - entering a closed place and removing sacks of powder that 29 February, 1908. were in close proximity to burning powder and smoldering  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of debris, at the risk of his own life, thereby preventing further the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Manhattan, Kansas disaster after the explosion at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 21 Home Town: Junction City, Kansas July 1910, while serving as a member of the 69th Company, Coast Artillery Corps. FEARINGTON, GEORGE W.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at New Brighton, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: New Brighton, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George W. Fearington, Private, U.S. Army, for excellent HOGAN, JAMES E. conduct and heroic service while serving as a member of Citation: Troop I, 9th Cavalry Regiment, at Fort Duchesne, Utah, on The President of the United States takes pleasure in 13 December 1899, when the troop barracks were destroyed presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James by fire, having taken post on the peak of the seriously E. Hogan, First Class Sergeant, U.S. Army, for energy and threatened building, remaining there in spite of the great good judgment displayed in administration to relief to, and heat, applying water until the danger was over. safe transportation of three badly frozen enlisted men of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Signal Corps, from Summit to North Fork, Alaska, 3 4 5 6 the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Durham County, North Carolina January and 7, 1906. Home Town: Durham, North Carolina  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Boston, Massachusetts FISHER, ROBERT L. Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in JOHNSON, SANT presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Citation: L. Fisher, Private, U.S. Army, for saving a comrade from The President of the United States takes pleasure in drowning in Medicine Creek, near Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sant 29 June, 1907, while serving as a member of Battery A, 1st Johnson, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service as Field Artillery Regiment. 21 a member of Troop G, 3d Cavalry Regiment, at a fire at Fort O'KEEFE, DANIEL Apache, AZ, on 12 April 1904. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Kentucky presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel Home Town: Jackson, Kentucky O'Keefe, Private, U.S. Army, for heroic conduct as a member of Battery B, 7th Artillery Regiment, in rescuing JONES, FRED B. from drowning a corporal of his battery who fell overboard Citation: from the tugboat ALERT in Long Island Sound, on 13 April The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1900, while the boat was plying between New London, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Connecticut, and the islands. B. Jones, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for attempting to rescue a  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) civilian from drowning at Fort Greble, Rhode Island, on 29 Born: at Albany, New York May 1907, while serving as a member of the 109th Home Town: New York, New York Company, Coast Artillery Corps.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of O'KEEFE, JOHN P. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Cocke County, Tennessee Citation: Home Town: Nough, Tennessee The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John MALONE, JOHN P. O'Keefe, Corporal, U.S. Army, for imperiling his life in Citation: rescuing a drowning militiaman at American Lake, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Washington, on 19 August 1908, while serving as a member presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John of Company M, 3d Infantry Regiment. Malone, Corporal, U.S. Army, for rescuing with assistance,  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) a comrade from drowning at Fort Washington, Maryland, on Born: at New York, New York 6 February 1910, while serving as a member of the 47th Home Town: New York, New York Company, Coast Artillery Corps.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of PARKS, CHARLES E. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at New York, New York Citation: Home Town: Anacostia, D.C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to MCDONALD, JOHN Charles E. Parks, Private, U.S. Army, for voluntarily Citation: entering a closed place and removing sacks of powder that The President of the United States takes pleasure in were in close proximity to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John burning powder and smoldering debris, at the risk of his McDonald, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for saving from own life, thereby preventing further disaster after the drowning an employee of the United Sates Engineer explosion at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 21 July 1910, while Department, at Otis Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts, on 24 serving as a member of the 69th Company, Coast Artillery June 1905, while serving as a member of the 77th Company, Corps. Coast Artillery Corps.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Grant County, Indiana the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Gas City, Indiana Born: at Shennandoah, Pennsylvania Home Town: Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania PASCHAL, JESSE J. MCGURTY, FRANK P. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank J. Paschal, Private, U.S. Army, for voluntarily imperiling his P. McGurty, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service own life in the rescue of fellow soldiers at Fort Screven, as a member of Company E, 22d Infantry Regiment, during Georgia, on 4 July 1906, while serving as a member of the the San Francisco fire and earthquake, on 18 April 1906. 14th Company, Coast Artillery Corps.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts Born: at Trenton, Missouri Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Louisiana, Missouri

22 PITTS, WILLIAM C. TURNER, VICTOR Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Victor William C. Pitts, Private, U.S. Army, for saving from Turner, Musician, U.S. Army, for meritorious conduct while drowning, near Florence, Arizona, a citizen of Florence, serving as a member of Company C, 17th Infantry Arizona, on 7 March 1908, while serving as a member of Regiment, in saving the life of a drowning comrade at the Company F, 21st Infantry Regiment. risk of his own at Sweetwater Creek, Georgia, on 29 June  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of 1909. the act of Congress July 9, 1918)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Mineral Point, Wisconsin Born: at Homestead, Pennsylvania Home Town: Homestead, Pennsylvania ROSE, FRANKLIN Citation: WILEY, DORPHIN C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Franklin Rose, Post Commissary Sergeant, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to distinguished service during the cyclone at Galveston, Dorphin C. Wiley, Private, U.S. Army, for voluntarily Texas, on 8 September 1900. entering a closed place and removing sacks of powder that  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of were in close proximity to the act of Congress July 9, 1918) burning powder and smoldering debris, at the risk of his Born: at Fulton County, Ohio Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri own life, thereby preventing further disaster after the explosion, at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 21 July 1910, while serving as a member of the 69th Company, Coast Artillery SMITH, WILLIE B. Corps. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Willie Born: at Pine Creek, Pennsylvania B. Smith, Corporal, U.S. Army, for distinguished service Home Town: Pine Creek, Pennsylvania while serving as a member of Battery G, 1st Artillery Regiment, during the WOLF, GEORGE W. cyclone at Galveston, Texas, on 8 September 1900. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Union County, Arkansas Home Town: Lockesburg, Arkansas George W. Wolf, Private, U.S. Army, for highly commendable and courageous conduct as a member of 112th Company, Coast Artillery Corps, while attempting to STEWART, CLYDE H. rescue a comrade from drowning in the Delaware River Citation: between Newcastle and Wilmington, Delaware, on 10 The President of the United States takes pleasure in December 1910. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clyde  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of H. Stewart, Corporal, U.S. Army, for saving a child from the act of Congress July 9, 1918) drowning at Fort Wayne, Michigan, on 7 September 1908, Born: at Niagara Falls, New York while serving as a member of Company F, 7th Infantry Home Town: Niagara Falls, New York Regiment.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Seneca Falls, Kansas Home Town: Pawnee, Oklahoma

TOBIN, WILLIAM J. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William J. Tobin, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished service while serving with Battery G, 7th Artillery Regiment, in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, on 3 January 1900.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Fort Warren, Massachusetts 23 Mexican Border Wars

CABELL, DE ROSEY C. while in action at Parral, Mexico, on 12 April 1916, Citation: proceeded under fire to the rescue of a dismounted man of The President of the United States takes pleasure in his command who was in danger of falling into the hands of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to De the enemy, and, taking him up behind him (Lieutenant Rosey C. Cabell, Major General, U.S. Army, for Lininger) on his horse, carried him to safety. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919) Born: at Huntington, Indiana Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Wabash, Indiana responsibility during World War I. While in command of the Arizona District of the Southern Department, General ORD, JAMES B. Cabell handled the delicate border situation with firmness Citation: and sound judgment. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) Born: at Charleston, Arkansas presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Home Town: Roseville, Arkansas B. Ord, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the while serving HOLBROOK, WILLARD A. with the 6th Infantry, attached to the 13th Cavalry. While in Citation: action at Parral, Mexico, on 12 April 1916, after being The President of the United States takes pleasure in himself wounded, Second Lieutenant Ord dismounted from presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to his horse under heavy fire, placed a wounded man on a Willard A. Holbrook, Major General, U.S. Army, for horse, and assisted him from the field. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 96 (1918) Born: at Mexico Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: San Diego, California responsibility. As Commanding General, Southern Department, where his firmness and tact in handling a SCHULTZ, THEODORE threatening situation on the Mexican border materially Citation: improved conditions between the United States and Mexico. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: at Arkansaw, Wisconsin presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Arkansaw, Wisconsin Theodore Schultz, Captain (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the KENNEDY, CECIL W. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. At Naco, Arizona, while The President of the United States takes pleasure in serving with the 9th Cavalry on 9 - 10 October 1914, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Cecil Captain Schultz commanded the most important and most W. Kennedy, Private, U.S. Army, for distinguished service exposed outposts of the American troops engaged in as a member of Troop B, 12th Cavalry Regiment, in passing preserving order on the international boundary line. through a zone infested with bandits and carrying a message Although his troops were constantly exposed to fire from to his troop commander after having had two horses shot Mexican attacking forces, by his firmness, tact, and from under him at Progresso, Texas, on 24 September 1915. courageous actions he handled in a highly efficient manner a  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of threatening situation, thereby the act of Congress July 9, 1918) preventing serious international complications and Born: at Wetzel, Michigan contributing materially to the preservation of law and order Home Town: Central Lake, Michigan on the Mexican border.  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1924) LININGER, CLARENCE Born: at Orville, Ohio Citation: Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to SMITH, CHARLES E. Clarence Lininger, First Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Lininger, Charles E. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for the manner in 24 which he handled his detachment of 8 men of Troop A, 14th Cavalry Regiment, while surrounded by and under fire of almost 100 Mexican bandits at Glen Springs, Texas, on 5 May 1916.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

TOMPKINS, FRANK Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Tompkins, Major (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility while serving with the 13th Cavalry. At Columbus, New Mexico, on 9 March 1916, having requested and received authority to pursue a superior force of bandits into Mexico, Major Tompkins carried on, after being wounded, a running fight with said bandits for several miles, inflicting heavy losses upon the bandits and only stopping the pursuit when men and horses were exhausted and ammunition reduced to a few rounds per man.  War Department, General Orders No. 96 (1918) Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Governors Island, New York

25 Interim (1910 - 1917)

ALLEN, LUCIUS A. CAMPBELL, ROBERT M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucius presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert A. Allen, Private, U.S. Army, for most distinguished M. Campbell, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for courage and bravery beyond the call of duty while serving exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the as a member of Company D, 12th Cavalry Regiment, in Government of the United States, in a duty of great continuing his efforts to save a drowning comrade after responsibility while serving as Military Attaché at Mexico having been seized and almost drowned himself in the Rio City, Mexico. Grande River, near Donna, Texas, on 27 May 1914.  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Born: at Owings Mills, Maryland the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Home Town: Owings Mills, Maryland Born: at Buncombe County, North Carolina Home Town: St. Elmo, Tennessee CORBETT, JOHN E. Citation: ANDERSON, LEVI The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John The President of the United States takes pleasure in E. Corbett, Recruit, U.S. Army, for distinguished service on presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Levi 22 June 1912, at Fort Slocum, New York, for rescuing a Anderson, Private, U.S. Army, for risking his life in going fellow soldier from drowning at the risk of his own life. to the rescue of a drowning comrade on 6 July 1911, at  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Mallets Bay, near Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, while serving the act of Congress July 9, 1918) as a member of Troop D, 10th Cavalry Regiment. Born: at Long Island City, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Williamsburg, South Carolina DELANEY, MICHAEL J. Home Town: Allegheny, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BEASLEY, HALBERT M. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Michael J. Delaney, Private, U.S. Army, for bravery in The President of the United States takes pleasure in rescuing a comrade from drowning at Fort McKinley, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Maine, on 30 April 1913, while serving as a member of the Halbert M. Beasley, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for distinguished 24th Company, Coast Artillery Corps. service as a member of the Army Hospital Corps. Being  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of injured himself, Sergeant Beasley rendered aid to others the act of Congress July 9, 1918) injured in a wreck at Buckatunna, Mississippi, on 19 Born: at Portland, Maine Home Town: Portland, Maine October 1913.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) EVERSOLE, JOSEPH Born: at Granville County, North Carolina Citation: Home Town: Kinston, North Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph BELMONT, JOHN Eversole, Corporal, U.S. Army, for saving a fellow soldier Citation: from drowning at the risk of his own life, at Nagasaki, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Japan, on 7 September 1917, while serving as a member of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Company H, 8th Infantry Regiment. Belmont, Private, U.S. Army, for heroic efforts to his own  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of extreme exhaustion and danger while serving as a member the act of Congress July 9, 1918) of Company B, 23d Infantry Regiment, which resulted in Born: at Perry County, Kentucky Home Town: Dutton, Arkansas saving a comrade from drowning at Galveston, Texas, on 18 June 1914.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of FEARNLEY, ARTHUR the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Citation: Born: at Haverhill, Massachusetts The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Haverhill, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur 26 Fearnley, Corporal, U.S. Army, for courage and tenacity of Home Town: Lewistown, Pennsylvania purpose in the face of dangers both known and unknown while searching for a comrade who had been lost in the NEWHOUSE, ROBERT Koolan Range, Oahu, Hawaii, on 8 April 1914, while Citation: serving as a member of the 75th Company, Coast Artillery The President of the United States takes pleasure in Corps. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Newhouse, Private, U.S. Army, for rescuing a fellow soldier the act of Congress July 9, 1918) from drowning at the risk of his own life on 12 November Born: at Wichita, Kansas Home Town: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1914, near Camp McGrath, Philippine Islands, while serving as a member of Company K, 24th Infantry Regiment. HIRTLE, DAN WARFIELD  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Citation: the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Chicago, Illinois presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dan Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Warfield Hirtle, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for heroism while serving as a member of the 15th Company, Rhode Island PARKER, JAMES Coast Artillery Regiment, in freely and at the risk of his Citation: own life entering a burning building and rescuing an inmate The President of the United States takes pleasure in at Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on 6 April 1917. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Parker, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally the act of Congress July 9, 1918) meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Born: at Malden, Massachusetts Home Town: Pawtucket, Rhode Island the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. General Parker served with great distinction as Commander of the Southern Department, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 31 March JONES, WILLIE R. 1917 to 25 August 1917; and as Division Commander, 33d Citation: Division, from 25 August to 11 December 1917, Division The President of the United States takes pleasure in Commander, 85th Division 11 December 1917 to 20 presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Willie February 1918, when having reached the statutory age he R. Jones, Private, U.S. Army, for saving a comrade from was retired from active service. In these positions of great drowning at the risk of his own life at Vera Cruz, Mexico, responsibility he displayed rare and outstanding leadership, on 1 September 1914, while serving as a member of Battery the organizations under command at all times showing the A, 4th Field Artillery Regiment.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of results of sound training, a high state of morale, and the act of Congress July 9, 1918) discipline. His unusual professional attainments, sound Born: at Atlanta, Georgia judgment, and devotion to duty were material and important Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia factors in the development of organizations of the American Army, and contributed in a signal way to their successful LEWIS, OLIVER operations in action against the enemy. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (23) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Newark, New Jersey Home Town: Newark, New Jersey presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oliver Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Philippine Insurrection), Lewis, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for saving a girl from Army Distinguished Service Medal drowning at the risk of his own life at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on 27 July 1915, while serving as a member of the ROWBOTTOM, HENRY T. 72d Company, Coast Artillery Corps. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Nebo, North Carolina presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Home Town: Nebo, North Carolina T. Rowbottom, First Class Private, U.S. Army, for rescuing two soldiers clinging to a capsized canoe in the Yukon LONGACRE, BENJAMIN F. River, Alaska, on 3 July 1913, while serving with the Signal Citation: Corps. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at England Benjamin F. Longacre, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for Home Town: Valdez, Alaska saving a comrade from drowning at the risk of his own life at Louisville, Colorado, on 8 July 1914, while serving as a STEIGER, EDWARD member of Troop F, 12th Cavalry Regiment. Citation:  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Mifflintown, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 27 Edward Steiger, Private, U.S. Army, for assisting in the rescue of a fellow soldier from drowning at the risk of his own life in the sea near Halelwa, Hawaii, on 22 October 1914, while serving as a member of Company C, 1st Infantry Regiment.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Germany Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

VAN CAMPEN, HIEL Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hiel Van Campen, Private, U.S. Army, for his assistance in saving a comrade from drowning at great risk of his own life near Haleiwa, Hawaiian Islands, on 22 October 1914, while serving as a member of Company E, 1st Infantry Regiment.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Jeffersonville, Indiana Home Town: Jeffersonville, Indiana

VENUS, CHARLES Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Venus, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary courage while serving as a member of Company I, 23d Infantry Regiment, in swimming and wading to shore from a capsized boat and guiding a rescue boat to the relief of three comrades whom had had left on the upturned hull in Galveston Bay, Texas, on 29 June 1914.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Lawrenceville, Illinois Home Town: Lawrenceville, Illinois

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ABBOT, FRECERIC V. Home Town: Manhattan, Kansas Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in ADAMS, JOHN H. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Freceric V. Abbot, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Government of the United States, in a duty of great H. Adams, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. responsibility, in the organization of engineer troops and the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished procurement of enlisted men for the service in World War I. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of His zeal was untiring and the success of his effort marked. great responsibility, as Assistant Chief, and later as Chief of  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) the Subsistence Division Officer of the Quartermaster Born: at Massachusetts General during World War I. His keen foresight and able Home Town: Willetts Point, New York grasp of the problems at hand made him an invaluable aid during those days when the all- ACHER, ALBERT H. important work of organizing the food supply was under Citation: way. By his tireless energy and marked ability he conducted The President of the United States takes pleasure in his duties in the procurement and supply of subsistence presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert stores, as to meet satisfactorily the all-important needs of H. Acher, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for the Army. In both positions he demonstrated marked exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the business ability, good judgment, and carried to a successful Government of the United States, in a duty of great conclusion each project presented to him. responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) of the 4th Engineers he contributed materially to the Born: at Chicago, Illinois successes of the 4th Division in the Aisne-Marne offensive Home Town: LaPorte, Indiana and in the Meuse-Argonne operations. By his skill in the construction of roads and bridges, he ably assisted in the ADAMSON, GEORGE E. operations of his division. His ability as a leader was shown Citation: in the efficiency of the 4th Engineers, both as a technical The President of the United States takes pleasure in and as a combat unit. Later he showed the same rare presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to qualities when he commanded the 27th Engineers. George E. Adamson, Captain (Adjutant General's Corps),  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Greenville, Pennsylvania services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: Grove City, Pennsylvania great responsibility during World War I. As Confidential Secretary of the Commander in Chief, American ADAMS, EMORY S. Expeditionary Forces, and later of the General of the Citation: Armies, he has worked untiringly and given proof of The President of the United States takes pleasure in marked ability and resourcefulness. In the multifarious presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emory details connected with his duties he has at all times S. Adams, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally displayed keen judgment, tact, unfailing courtesy, and meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of loyalty. In the office of the Commander in Chief, American the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Expeditionary Forces, where there devolved upon Captain World War I. As Adjutant, Base Section No. 5, Brest, Adamson a great volume of work and a mass of detail, he France, from 10 December 1918 to 20 December 1919, he handled each new problem which confronted him in an able displayed exceptional administrative and executive ability, and masterful manner and rendered invaluable services to sound judgment, uniform courtesy and unremitting devotion the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great to duty, contributing markedly to the successful responsibility and in times and circumstances of great accomplishments of Base Section No. 5, upon which was importance. placed among other duties the responsibility for the  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) repatriation of more than a million American Soldiers. Born: at Collinsville, Texas  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Home Town: Sherman, Texas Born: at Manhattan, Kansas 29 ADDIS, EMMETT ALESHIRE, JOSEPH P. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Emmett Addis, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for P. Aleshire, Major (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Addis served responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of with marked ability as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 38th Staff, G-3, 81st Division, from October 1918 until March Division, during the early days of its organization and 1919, by his marked ability, high professional attainment, training. As an instructor at the Army General Staff College, and loyal devotion to duty, Major Aleshire rendered American Expeditionary Forces, he displayed high valuable assistance in the staff work in the Vosges during professional attainments, and unfailing energy, performing the Meuse Argonne offensive, thereby contributing service of inestimable worth in connection with the materially to the success of his division in those operations. instruction and training of officers for General Staff duty.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Later in the Office of the Provost Marshall General he again Born: at Fort Custer, Montana Home Town: Washington, D.C. demonstrated those splendid characteristics which have at all times been outstanding features of his service.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) ALEXANDER, ROGER G. Born: at New Haven, Connecticut Citation: Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roger ALBRIGHT, OWEN S. G. Alexander, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Owen responsibility, during World War I. As Chief of the S. Albright, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, Topographical Division of the Intelligence Section, Colonel for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Alexander organized and administered, with exceptional the Government of the United States, in a duty of great ability, the topographical and sound and flash responsibility during World War I. In command of field ranging services of the American Expeditionary Forces. signal battalions at the front, as an instructor at Corps Due to his foresight and energy our armies in the field were schools, and as Divisional Signal Officer of the 2d Division, at all times supplied abundantly with excellent maps of the Lieutenant Colonel Albright theater of operations. rendered services of great value to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Paris, Missouri Home Town: Paris, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920) Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee ALLEN, CHARLES C. Citation: ALDEN, HERBERT W. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles C. Allen, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Herbert W. Alden, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), the Government of the United States, in a duty of great U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. As G-2 of the 33d services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Division from August 1917 to June 1918, and from great responsibility during World War I, first as American September to November 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Allen Engineering Representative at the conference called to displayed sound judgment and exceptional ability in the design the Anglo-American Mark VIII tank, and later as organization of that section of the division staff. By his being directly responsible for the design of a new, valuable, tireless energy, military attainments, and unceasing devotion and easily obtained implement of mechanical warfare, the to duty, he contributed greatly to the successes of the fast 3-ton tank, susceptible of production in America in such division during the Meuse-Argonne offensive and the quantity as to constitute a most material contribution to the operations in the Woevre Valley from September to effective fighting power of the United States Army. November 1918.  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Born: at Vermont Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

30 ALLEN, HENRY A. ALLIN, GEORGE R. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. Allen, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for George R. Allin, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Allen served responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer with distinction as Commanding Officer of the 108th and Director of Training in the Office of the Chief of Field Engineers and as Engineer Officer of the 33d Division. By Artillery from 21 March 1918 to 1 September 1918, by his technical skill and untiring energy in supervising the reason of his high professional attainments, ability, construction of bridges across the Meuse River he proved foresight, and judgment, General Allin rendered invaluable himself an important factor in the successes gained by our aid in solving the many complex problems confronting his troops in their operations along the right bank of that stream arm of the service. during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Iowa City, Iowa Born: at Madison, Wisconsin Home Town: Iowa City, Iowa Home Town: Chicago, Illinois ALLISON, JAMES B. ALLEN, HENRY T. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry B. Allison, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for T. Allen, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I, in the organization and World War I. In command of the 19th Division, General training of technical troops of the Signal Corps, while Allen had the important position of conducting the right Commanding Officer of the Signal Corps Training School, flank at the St. Mihiel salient. The brilliant successes there Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Commanding Officer of the gained and later repeated in the Argonne- Meuse offensive Franklin cantonment, Camp Meade, Maryland. showed him to be an officer of splendid judgment, high  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921) attainment, and excellent leadership. Later he commanded Born: at Yorkville, South Carolina Home Town: Yorkville, South Carolina the Eighth Army Corps with skill and judgment.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Sharpsburg, Kentucky ALLISON, NATHANIEL Home Town: Sharpsburg, Kentucky Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in ALLEN, ROBERT H. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Nathaniel Allison, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Government of the United States, in a duty of great H. Allen, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Orthopedic Work in the zone of the Army, Colonel Allison the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during personally directed in a most efficient, conscientious, and World War I. As Commander of the 356th Infantry painstaking manner, splinting and orthopedic work, which Regiment during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, colonel resulted in the saving of many lives and greatly relieved Allen proved himself a skillful tactician. Resourceful and suffering among our wounded. energetic, he was at all times equal to any emergency which  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) arose, showing qualities of rare leadership. Subsequently Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri during the march into Germany and the occupation of the enemy territory his administrative ability was reflected in the high standard of excellence consistently maintained by ALVORD, BENJAMIN his regiment, rendering services of signal worth. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Buchanan, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Buchanan, Virginia Benjamin Alvord, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Adjutant General of the American Expeditionary Forces during the 31 beginning of its organization, Colonel Alvord's long exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the experience, good judgment, and breadth of vision were of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great value in the establishment of the innumerable responsibility in initiating and executing plans for the activities of the Adjutant General's Department of the mobilization of enlisted personnel of the Army during American Expeditionary Force. World War I.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) Born: at Fort Vancouver, Washington Born: at Jasper, Tennessee Home Town: Washington, D.C. Home Town: Jasper, Tennessee

ANDERSON, ALEXANDER E. ANDREW, ABRAM PIATT Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Abram Alexander E. Anderson, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Piatt Andrew, Lieutenant Colonel (Ambulance Corps), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. Major Anderson served great responsibility. Coming to France at the beginning of with the 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., World War I, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew showed throughout all its operations, displaying military attainments remarkable ability in organizing the American Field of the highest order. By his fearless bravery and splendid Service, a volunteer service for the transportation leadership he at all times inspired a notable spirit among the of the wounded of the French Armies at the front. Upon the members of his command. His unflagging energy and entry of the United States into the war he turned over the resourcefulness in overcoming the numerous adverse efficient organization he had built to the United States Army conditions which confronted his command marked him as Ambulance Service, and by his sound judgment and expert an officer of splendid soldierly qualities. By his sound advice rendered invaluable aid in the development of that tactical judgment, keen foresight, and aggressive fighting organization. To him is due, in a large measure, the credit spirit, he proved himself an important factor in the successes for the increasingly valuable work done by the light of his regiment and division. He rendered services of ambulances at the front. conspicuous worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at La Porte, Indiana Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Gloucester, Massachusetts Home Town: New York, New York Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army ANDREWS, AVERY D. Distinguished Service Medal Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in ANDERSON, ALVORD V. P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Avery Citation: D. Andrews, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvord Government of the United States, in a duty of great V. P. Anderson, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, General Andrews Government of the United States, in a duty of great has rendered most efficient service in connection with the responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the organization and administration of the Transportation 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., throughout Department of the American Army in France and as Deputy its organization, training, and all its active operations, Chief of Utilities in the Services of Supply. Later, with Colonel Anderson displayed marked efficiency, unflagging marked ability, he headed the important administrative energy, and military attainments of the highest order. In the section of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary attack on Grand Pre, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Forces. by his prompt conception and brilliant execution of a skillful  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) and successful attack on that strong and dominating Born: at Massena, New York position, he contributed largely to our success in that great Home Town: Massena, New York operation.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) ANDREWS, JAMES M. Born: at New York, New York Citation: Home Town: Montclair, New Jersey The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James ANDERSON, EDWARD D. M. Andrews, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the Edward D. Anderson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for 32 105th Infantry throughout the active operations of the 27th responsibility during World War I, as Acting Judge Division in Belgium and France, during the Ypres-Lys and Advocate General of the Army, whose broad and Somme offensives, Colonel Andrews energetic and zealous constructive interpretation of law and regulations have qualities of leadership demonstrated in battle were greatly facilitated the conduct of the war and military conspicuous. administrations.  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) Born: at Saratoga Springs, New York Born: at Coinjock, North Carolina Home Town: Schenectady, New York Home Town: Coinjock, North Carolina

ANDREWS, LINCOLN C. ARMSTRONG, FRANK S. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Lincoln C. Andrews, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for S. Armstrong, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General Andrews responsibility during World War I. With painstaking efforts originated in military training the analysis and study of the Colonel Armstrong reorganized and placed the Remount qualities of military leadership and the psychology of Service upon an efficient basis, overcoming innumerable military training, and by his lectures and writings did much difficulties and finding ways and means of supplying to make possible the successful training of thousands of combatant divisions with animals when the sources of civilians into efficient military leaders. He served in turn as supply were very limited. In this great task he showed organizer of the 304th Cavalry Regiment, as Commander of qualities meriting the highest praise. the 172d Infantry Brigade, as Assistant to Assistant Chief of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Staff, G-5, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Born: at Jeffersonville, Indiana Home Town: Jeffersonville, Indiana Forces, and as Deputy Provost Marshal General in all of which capacities he held positions of great responsibility and rendered exceptionally meritorious service. ARTHUR, ROBERT  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) Citation: Born: at Owatonna, Minnesota The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Seneca Falls, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Arthur, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for ANDREWS, SCHOFIELD exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur commanded the 121st Field Artillery, 32d Division, Schofield Andrews, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. A.E.F., during the Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne and Meuse- Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Argonne offensives with distinction. In addition he served services to the Government of as Chief of Heavy Artillery of the 57th Field Artillery the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Brigade in those offensives. His high professional skill, World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 90th sound judgment, leadership, and devotion to duty were Division, A.E.F., from July 1918 until June 1919, material factors in the successful operations of the artillery Lieutenant Colonel Andrews displayed sound judgment and forces with which he served. exceptional ability in the administration and operation of  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) that section of the division staff. By his loyal devotion to Born: at Webster, South Dakota Home Town: Webster, South Carolina duty, marked tactical ability, and excellent military attainments he contributed materially to the successes attained by the division in the St. Mihiel and Meuse- ASHFORD, BAILEY K. Argonne offensives. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Governors Island, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Bailey Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania K. Ashford, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the ANSELL, SAMUEL T. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Director of the Army The President of the United States takes pleasure in Sanitary School, by his individual energy, ability, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to vision, Colonel Ashford placed at the disposal of the Samuel T. Ansell, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for American Expeditionary Forces the experience and training exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the facilities of the medical services of the French Armies and Government of the United States, in a duty of great of the British Expeditionary Forces in France. He organized

33 a system for the training of officers of the medical service of and supply of the combat troops were dependent, was the Army of the United States in their duties at the front largely due to his energy, foresight, and ability. which contributed to a remarkable degree to the success  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) attained in the treatment and evacuation of battle casualties. Born: at New Albany, Indiana Home Town: Radnor, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1925) Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C. *AUBERT, LILLIAN (DNB) Citation: ATKINS, JOSEPH A. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Citation: the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Lillian Aubert, Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the A. Atkins, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility. As Assistant Superintendent, Army Nurse Government of the United States, in a duty of great Corps, in the office of the Surgeon General during World responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel War I, Chief Nurse Aubert rendered services of the highest Atkins served with the 3d Division as Assistant Chief of order. By her devotion to duty Staff, G-3, from December 1917 until March 1918; Acting and great efficiency at a time when members of the Army Chief of Staff and G-3, from March 1918 to 27 May Nurse Corps were being enrolled, equipped, and assigned to 1918, G-3 from 28 May to 11 June, and from 1 to 19 both overseas and home service she made an invaluable September 1918; and as G-3, 36th Division from September contribution to the work of the Medical Department in 1918 to March 1919. By his tireless energy, devotion to caring for the sick. She was taken ill while on duty on 2 duty and high military attainment, he contributed in a large October 1918 and died 6 October 1918, of pneumonia, in measure to the successes attained by the commands with line of duty, as a result of overwork. which he served.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at West Baton Rouge, Louisiana Born: at Atlanta, Georgia Home Town: Shreveport, Louisiana Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia AULTMAN, DWIGHT F. ATKISSON, EARL J. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl J. Dwight F. Aultman, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Atkisson, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Artillery of responsibility during World War I. Colonel Atkisson the 5th Corps in the operations against the enemy in organized and trained the 1st Gas Regiment in a type of November 1918, by his exceptional skill as an artillerist, warfare new to the American Army and directed the General Aultman was largely responsible for the rupture of operations of that regiment with marked distinction during the enemy's position and the breaking of his resistance. the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives of the First  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) American Army. Born: at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Broken Bow, Nebraska Home Town: Fowler, California AUSTIN, ELMORE F. Citation: ATTERBURY, WILLIAM W. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Elmore F. Austin, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the William W. Atterbury, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. Colonel Austin served as Government of the United States, in a duty of great assistant to, and at intervals as the Coast Defense responsibility, during World War I. As Director General of Commander, Coast Defenses of Eastern New York, from Transportation, in the face of almost insurmountable August to December 1917; in Command of the 57th obstacles, General Atterbury organized and brought to a Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps (155 G.P.F.), from high state of efficiency the Transportation Service of the December 1917 until 16 October 1918, taking part in the St. American Expeditionary Forces. The successful operation Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, and then in of this most important service upon which the movements Command of Replacement Battalion, 1st Army Artillery, from 17 October to 17 November 1918. He displayed at all

34 times sound judgment, great energy, and a thorough Born: at Waterviet Arsenal, New York knowledge of his duties, all of which were manifested to the Home Town: Washington high degree of efficiency attained by his regiment in organization, training, and active operations. BABCOCK, CONRAD S.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Citation: Born: at Roadout, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Conrad S. Babcock, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for AXTON, JOHN T. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Post Commandant at presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John General Headquarters, Colonel Babcock served with T. Axton, Major (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for exceptionally distinction. Later he commanded the 354th Infantry meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., throughout the successful the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during operations against the St. Mihiel salient and those of the World War I, in organizing and administering numerous Argonne-Meuse in which his regiment participated and welfare activities connected with the Port of Embarkation, subsequently when it formed part of the Army of Hoboken, New Jersey, and New York City, whereby Occupation. At all times he displayed military attainments provision was made for the comfort and pleasure of enlisted of the highest order. His unflagging men. energy and marked tactical ability were demonstrated in the  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) successful accomplishment by his regiment of all missions Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah assigned to it even under the most trying conditions. His service was of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. YERS EONARD A , L P.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Citation: Born: at Stonington, Connecticut The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leonard P. Ayers, Colonel (General Staff Corps), U.S. BABCOCK, WALTER C. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Ayers' presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter services as Chief of the Division of Statistics, Council of C. Babcock, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for National Defense, as Chief of the Statistics Branch of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the General Staff, and Chief Statistical Officer of the American Government of the United States, in a duty of great Commission to Negotiate Peace, have been conspicuous. He responsibility during world War I. In command of the 310th established the statistical division at General Headquarters, Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., Colonel Babcock Service of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces. displayed marked ability alike in its organization and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) training and in the field. In offensive operations against the Born: at Niantic, Connecticut Home Town: Washington, D.C. enemy he led his command with exceptional judgment and tactical ability, showing himself always possessed of a full grasp of the situation and its needs, and keeping his higher BABBITT, EDWIN B. commanders at all times informed of the conditions as he Citation: learned them by personal reconnaissance. He was untiring The President of the United States takes pleasure in in energy and devotion to the important tasks assigned him, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin acting unhesitatingly and successfully in times of B. Babbitt, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally emergency. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Born: at Boston, Massachusetts World War I. General Babbitt commanded the 4th Field Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Artillery Brigade from its organization to the close of hostilities, participated with marked distinction in the BACH, CHRISTIAN A. actions on the Vesle River and in the St. Mihiel and the Citation: Meuse-Argonne offensives. The skillful manner in which he The President of the United States takes pleasure in pushed forward the artillery units in support of the Infantry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to was a material factor in the successes of these campaigns. In Christian A. Bach, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for the Meuse-Argonne offensive he had under his command, in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the addition to the 4th Artillery Brigade, the 10th Field Government of the United States, in a duty of great Artillery, the 18th Field Artillery, the 205th French R.A.C., responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the and the 2d Battalion, 308th French R.A.C. 4th Division, since its organization, Colonel Bach has  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) 35 performed his duties with the utmost loyalty, excellent BAER, JOSEPH A. judgment, and tireless energy, both during the training Citation: period and in actual combat. To his energy and military The President of the United States takes pleasure in ability is due in not small degree the excellent record of his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph division in the fighting on the Vesle River and during the A. Baer, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious Meuse-Argonne offensive. and distinguished services to the Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Born: at St. Martin, Minnesota Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota During the active operations of the armies in the field in the St. Mihiel salient and in the Argonne offensive, Colonel Baer revealed marked ability in the inspection of conduct BACON, RAYMOND F. and methods and showed military tactical knowledge of a Citation: high order. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Kutztown, Pennsylvania Raymond F. Bacon, Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great BAGBY, PHILIP H. responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Citation: Technical Division, Chemical Warfare Service, Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in Bacon displayed untiring energy, marked scientific presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip attainments, and a comprehensive technical knowledge in H. Bagby, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for the organization and operation of the laboratory units and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the proving-ground tests, thereby aiding materially in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great success of the American Expeditionary Forces. responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Bagby served as Intelligence Liaison Officer between Born: at Muncie, Indiana Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania British General Headquarters and American General Headquarters from September to December 1918; as Director of Army Intelligence School, Langres, France, BACON, ROBERT December 1918 and January 1919; as Assistant, G-2, Third Citation: Army, February to July 1919; then as Assistant Chief of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Staff, G-2, American Forces in Germany. Charged at all presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert times with duties of a most important nature, in the Bacon, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for performance of which he manifested steadfast loyalty and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the military ability in delicate and vital matters, were of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great greatest value. His rare powers of discernment, his tact and responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel sound judgment contributed materially to the success of the Bacon served with great credit and distinction as Post commands with which he served. commandant of General Headquarters, and as aide-de-camp  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) to the commander in Chief. By his untiring efforts as Chief Born: at Richmond, Virginia of the American Mission at British General Headquarters he Home Town: Richmond, Virginia has performed with marked ability innumerable duties requiring great tact and address. BAILEY, CHARLES J.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles J. Bailey, Major General, U.S. Army, for BACON, ROBERT LOW exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. General Bailey presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert commanded the 81st Division with distinction throughout Low Bacon, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for its operations, beginning 1 October 1918. The excellent exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the conduct of this division was due, in a large measure, to his Government of the United States, in a duty of great great military knowledge, energy, and zeal. He has shown responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief qualities of able leadership and has rendered services of of Field Artillery from 8 February 1918 to 2 January 1919, great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Major Bacon planned, instituted, and supervised the system  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) by which an adequate number of properly qualified officers Born: at Tamaqua, Pennsylvania were secured for the Field Artillery. Home Town: Jamestown, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Westbury, Long Island, New York 36 BAILEY, PEARCE C. Baker, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pearce responsibility during World War I, as Assistant and Bailey, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Executive Assistant to the Chief of Transportation Service exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the from 15 April 1918 to 4 October 1920. In this position Government of the United States, in a duty of great Colonel Baker demonstrated unusual executive and responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Division administrative ability, sound judgment and untiring energy, of Neuropsychiatry, Surgeon General's Office, in which and contributed in a marked degree to the successful capacity he displayed exceptional zeal, foresight, and good operations of the Transportation Service. judgment in organizing, developing, and directing  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania neuropsychiatric work in the Army on a high plane of Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania efficiency.  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921) Born: at New York, New York BALDWIN, KARL FERGUSON Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BAIRD, CLAIR W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Karl Citation: Ferguson Baldwin, Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery), The President of the United States takes pleasure in U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clair services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of W. Baird, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I, while serving as exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Military Attaché at Tokyo, Japan. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) Born: at Macksburg, Iowa responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief Home Town: East Liberty, Ohio of Coast Artillery during the entire period of the war and as Chief of the Personnel Section from 24 September 1918, BALL, WILLIAM G. Colonel Baird displayed foresight, excellent judgment, and Citation: marked ability in the preparation and execution of plans for The President of the United States takes pleasure in the effective accomplishment of the duties assigned to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Coast Artillery Corps in the operations in France, thereby William G. Ball, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. rendering services of great value to the Government. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Born: at Burton, Ohio services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania great responsibility during World War I, in organizing and directing the Bakery Service of the Quartermaster Corps, BAKER, FRANK C. American Expeditionary Forces, including the personal Citation: supervision of mechanical bakeries at Is-Sur-Tille, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Bordeaux, Brest, and St. Nazaire, France. By his experience, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank initiative, and unremitting efforts Colonel Ball brought this C. Baker, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for important service to a high degree of efficiency in training exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of personnel, equipment of units, and the prompt supply of Government of the United States, in a duty of great soft white bread to the armies of the American responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Expeditionary Forces in France, thereby contributing of Evacuation Hospital No. 6, at Chateau-Thierry, from materially to the success of the American Expeditionary June to August 1918, Colonel Baker so promptly arranged Forces. his hospital under most difficult conditions and with great  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Blanchester, Ohio resourcefulness and good judgment made such use of the Home Town: Chillicothe, Ohio inadequate means at his disposal that he was able to receive and evacuate after splendid treatment and in perfect order a BALL, WILLIAM L. large number of wounded from the Marne offensive at a Citation: time when that section of France was greatly demoralized. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Washington, D.C. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Washington, D.C. William L. Ball, Major (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished BAKER, WALTER C. services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. As Executive Officer, Statistical Division, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter Adjutant General's Office, General Headquarters, American 37 Expeditionary Forces, Major Ball displayed outstanding BANDHOLTZ, HARRY H. administrative and executive ability coordinating the work Citation: of various departments of that division and maintaining The President of the United States takes pleasure in liaison with the personal adjutants of the various presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces and H. Bandholtz, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for with the central records office in Bourges, France. With exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the tireless energy and unremitting devotion to duty he met the Government of the United States, in a duty of great grave responsibilities of his difficult position with signal responsibility during World War I. General Bandholtz distinction, contributing markedly to the successful served in turn as Chief of Staff of the 27th Division, as operations of the Adjutant General's Department, American Commander of the 58th Infantry Brigade, and as Provost Expeditionary Forces. Marshal General of the American Expeditionary Forces, in  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) all of which capacities he displayed exceptional ability. His Born: at Woburn, Massachusetts Home Town: Woburn, Massachusetts foresight, broad experience, and sound judgment resulted in the efficient reorganization and administration of the important Provost Marshal General's Department. BALTZELL, GEORGE F.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Constantine, Michigan The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Constantine, Michigan presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George F. Baltzell, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for BANKER, GRACE D. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I, as Inspector, 42d presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grace Division; G-5, General Headquarters, American D. Banker, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Expeditionary Forces and G-3 Sixth Army Corps. While distinguished services to the Government of the United serving as G-5, General Headquarters, American States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Baltzell was charged with Grace Banker served with exceptional ability as Chief the supervision of the Army schools, training inspections of Operator in the Signal Corps exchange at General troops, and the preparation of studies on military education. Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, and later in In all of these positions of great responsibility colonel a similar capacity at 1st Army Headquarters. By untiring Baltzell displayed professional attainments of high order, devotion to her exacting duties under trying conditions she untiring energy and devotion to duty, and contributed in a did much to assure the success of the telephone service very great degree to the satisfactory training of officers and during the operations of the 1st Army against the St. Mihiel troops of the American Expeditionary Forces and to the salient and to the north of Verdun. development of the present system of military schools in the  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) United States. Born: at Passaic, New Jersey  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1934) Home Town: Passaic, New Jersey Born: at Marianna, Florida Home Town: Marianna, Florida BARBER, CHARLES W. Citation: BAMFORD, FRANK E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles W. Barber, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the E. Bamford, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Government of the United States, in a duty of great As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, and later as Chief of Staff, responsibility during World War I. As its Commanding Base Section No. 2, during the period of its reorganization, Officer General Bamford organized and successfully Colonel Barber displayed exceptional administrative ability conducted the Second Corps School. Successively in and was in a large measure responsible for the efficient command of a battalion, regiment, brigade and division, he organization created for the repatriation of troops through participated in the operations of American troops from the Port of Bordeaux rendering services of signal worth. Cantigny to those of the Meuse-Argonne. He later  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) commanded the Army School at Langres, at all times Born: at Woodbury, New Jersey bringing to bear upon his duties his sound judgment, high Home Town: Woodbury, New Jersey military attainment, and untiring zeal.  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) BARBER, JAMES FRANK Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Citation: Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James 38 Frank Barber, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for United States, in a duty of great responsibility during exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the World War I. While serving successively as G-3 of the 5th Government of the United States, in a duty of great and 80th Divisions from June until November 1918, and responsibility during World War I. While commanding the then as G-3, 9th Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Barnes 30th Regiment of Engineers of the 70th Division, during the rendered services of great value. By his tireless energy, Meuse-Argonne offensive, by his marked ability and tireless foresight, sound tactical judgment, and intelligent energy, Colonel Barber's regiment was enabled to further cooperation he contributed largely to the success of the the combat operations of the division, frequently building operations of those units. roads and bridges under fire. Charged with the duty of  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) removing enemy mines and traps in front of the right of the Born: at Pennsboro, West Virginia Home Town: Highland, West Virginia 1st Army, he successfully accomplished a difficult and dangerous duty immediately following the Armistice, thereby rendering services of great value to the American BARNES, JOSEPH F. Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Haddonfield, New Jersey presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania F. Barnes, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the BARE, WALTER E. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Corps Adjutant of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 2d Army Corps, Colonel Barnes, by his able management presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter and complete knowledge of all details of the Adjutant E. Bare, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for General's Department, established and operated with exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the remarkable success the numerous branches of the Adjutant Government of the United States, in a duty of great General's Office. Later as Adjutant General, First Army, he responsibility during World War I, while in command of the organized with rare initiative and administered with marked 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., operating ability the operations of his important office, rendering near Cote-de-Chatillon and Landres-st-St. Georges to the services of inestimable value. Meuse-Argonne offensive during the month of October  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) 1918. Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C.  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1923) Born: at Lexington, Virginia Home Town: Gadsden, Alabama BARNEY, JAMES P. Citation: BARNES, HARRY C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James The President of the United States takes pleasure in P. Barney, Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished C. Barnes, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief Government of the United States, in a duty of great of Staff, G-2, of the 92d Division, Lieutenant Colonel responsibility during World War I. As commander of the Barney organized the entire system of supply for the 30th Artillery Brigade, Colonel Barnes planned and directed division. Due to his administrative ability, exceptional the operations of that unit with great skill and ability during foresight, and tireless energy, he handled numerous difficult the Meuse-Argonne offensive. As Chief of Staff of the problems of supply and transportation with great efficiency Railway Artillery Reserve he rendered valuable services in and success. the organization and operations of the Railway Artillery  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) units. Born: at Dayton, Ohio Home Town: Townsend, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919) Born: at Little Rock, Arkansas Home Town: Guthrie, Oklahoma BARNHARDT, GEORGE C. Citation: BARNES, JOHN B. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in George C. Barnhardt, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the B. Barnes, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the Government of the 28th Infantry, General Barnhardt handled his regiment so brilliantly under severe conditions during the St. Mihiel

39 offensive, 12 and 13 September 1818, and during the battle St. Nazaire and Brest, France. Later, while he was Adjutant of the Meuse-Argonne from 1 to 11 October 1918, that the General of the Services of Supply, his splendid knowledge regiment demonstrated an unusually high degree of of administration, his energy, and personal attention to efficiency and morale. He repeatedly displayed superior duties were shown by the efficiency of his office, which met tactical judgment, and by his exceptional ability, leadership, fully the diversified demands made upon it. and devotion to duty, he effectively executed the most  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) difficult missions assigned to his regiment. Later, in Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Peoria, Illinois command of the 2d Infantry Brigade and then the 178th Infantry Brigade, he again displayed high efficiency and military attainments, thereby rendering with all his BASKETTE, ALVIN K. commands important services to the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvin Born: at Gold Hill, North Carolina K. Baskette, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Norwood, North Carolina exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great BARNUM, MALVERN-HILL responsibility during World War I. Colonel Baskette Citation: organized and coordinated the several activities of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Salvage Depot at St. Pierre de Corps, which was the largest presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to and most important of such depots in the American Malvern-Hill Barnum, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Expeditionary Forces. By his zeal, tact, and ability in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the solving the various labor problems that arose in connection Government of the United States, in a duty of great with the employment of many French civilians, he produced responsibility during World War I. General Barnum a high degree of economic efficiency in the operations of commanded with marked success the 183d Infantry Brigade the Salvage Department. from its organization to the close of active operations. The  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) conduct of his brigade in the St. Die and Marcache sectors Born: at Nashville, Tennessee Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee was indicative of his good leadership. As a member of the Inter-Allied Armistice Board, he has performed his many exacting duties with marked ability, address, and sound BATTLE, MARION S. judgment, rendering services of the highest character to the Citation: Government. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Syracuse, New York Marion S. Battle, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Home Town: New York, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great BARRY, THOMAS H. responsibility during World War I. As Artillery Information Citation: Officer of the First Army, Colonel Battle efficiently The President of the United States takes pleasure in operated this important service. Later, he commanded with presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to distinction a regiment of artillery in the Army of occupation. Thomas H. Barry, Major General, U.S. Army, for Subsequently, as Provost Marshal of Paris, he performed exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the duties of a most difficult nature with unfailing tact, Government of the United States, in a duty of great efficiency, and sound judgment. He has demonstrated responsibility during World War I. As Department organizing ability and executive capacity to a marked Commander, Central Department, General Barry handled degree, and he has been a contributing factor toward the many difficult problems arising in that department during raising of the morale and efficiency of the American the war with rare judgment. Expeditionary Forces in Paris. He has rendered services of  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) particular merit to the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 60 (1920) Home Town: New York, New York Born: at Edgecombe County, North Carolina Home Town: Tarboro, North Carolina BASH, LOUIS H. Citation: BAYNE, HUGH A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis The President of the United States takes pleasure in H. Bash, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of A. Bayne, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General), the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished World War I. Colonel Bash supervised with tact and sound services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of judgment the establishment of the important base ports of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Judge

40 Advocate of the Services of Supply, as Counsel for the BECK, ROBERT MCC, JR. United States Prisoners of War Commission, Judge Citation: Advocate of the 80th Division and 9th Army Corps during The President of the United States takes pleasure in combat operations in France, Lieutenant Colonel Bayne presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert displayed untiring zeal, rare professional ability, and McC Beck, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for intellectual qualities of a high order. His special knowledge exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of the French language and the laws of France enabled him Government of the United States, in a duty of great to render the Government services of immeasurable value responsibility during World War I. Colonel Beck showed and contributed markedly to the success of the American extraordinary efficiency in directing the staff work of the Expeditionary Forces. 32d Division at the Second Battle of the Marne and in the  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) operations near Soissons and north of Verdun, France, from Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana Home Town: Bronxville, New York July to October 1918. In the preparations for battle and in the reorganizations between battles, he ably handled the many difficult situations that presented themselves. BEACH, WILLIAM D.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Westminster, Maryland The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Wickford, Rhode Island presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William D. Beach, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for BECKHAM, DAVID Y. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Commanding presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David Officer, 176th Infantry Brigade, 88th Division, General Y. Beckham, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Beach displayed organizing and training abilities of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the highest order, and by the sound judgment, constant Government of the United States, in a duty of great initiative, resourcefulness, and indefatigable energy, responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Charge of abundant tack, and thorough understanding of men which War Risk Insurance in the War Department, Colonel characterized his performance of duty as Brigade Beckham organized, perfected, and directed in a highly Commander, he contributed materially to successful efficient manner the system of handling insurance and other operations of that Brigade and the 88th Division. relief features of the War Risk Insurance Act. To his tact,  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) vision, marked ability, and loyal devotion to duty is largely Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York due the success attained in the handling of a tremendous amount of business and the insuring of more than 90 per cent of the United States Army. BEACHAM, JOSEPH W., JR.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Citation: Born: at Bardstown, Kentucky The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Bardstown, Kentucky presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph W. Beacham, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for BEEBE, ROYDEN E. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Staff, G-1, 42d Division, from 10 May to 25 August 1918, Royden E. Beebe (0-18447), Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), by his extraordinary energy, initiative, exceptional executive U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished and administrative ability, Colonel Beacham services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of rendered valuable services in overcoming many difficult great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of Staff, problems of supply under most trying conditions, 82d Division; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 2d Division, contributing largely to the successes of the division. Later, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Army Corps. as Chief of Staff, 6th Division, from 26 August 1918 until  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) 25 May 1919, by his intimate Born: at South Burlington, Vermont knowledge of staff duties, his clear conception of the Home Town: Burlington, Vermont requirements of troops of the line and by his devotion to duty and marked ability he contributed in a large measure to BEEUWKES, HENRY the progress of the division, thereby rendering valuable Citation: services to the American Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Born: at Brooklyn, New York Beeuwkes, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, Home Town: Brooklyn, New York for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel 41 Beeuwkes rendered especially valuable services as Inspector BENDER, LOUIS B. of Hospitalization of Troops in the field. By tireless energy Citation: in the performance of his duties he assisted greatly in raising The President of the United States takes pleasure in the efficiency of this service and in bettering the facilities presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis for the care and evacuation of the wounded of our armies. B. Bender, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Born: at Jamesburg, New Jersey Home Town: New York, New York the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Bender served in the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, BEHN, SOSTHENES American Expeditionary Forces, as Assistant Director of Citation: Supplies from July 1918 until December 1918, and Director The President of the United States takes pleasure in of Supplies from December 1918 until September 1919. By presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to his sound judgment, unfailing energy, and unusual ability he Sosthenes Behn, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. rendered serviced of the greatest value in both capacities. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished He met the many military commercial problems which services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of confronted him with a broad vision and solved them with great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel unvarying judgment and skill, thereby contributing Behn served in turn as Liaison Officer with the French materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Department of Posts and Telegraphs, as Executive to the Forces in positions of great responsibility. Chief Signal Officer, as Commander of a Field Signal  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Battalion, and as Assistant to the Chief Signal Officer, First Born: at Highland, Kansas Army. In all of these capacities he demonstrated marked Home Town: Charleston, Washington ability and performed exceptionally meritorious service.  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) BENEDICT, JAY L. Born: at St. Thomas, American West Indies Home Town: Havana, Cuba Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jay L. BELL, GEORGE, JR. Benedict, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to World War I. In the organization and administration of the George Bell, Jr., Major General, U.S. Army, for Procurement and Discharge Section of the Personnel exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Branch, Colonel Benedict's energy, intelligent application, Government of the United States, in a duty of great and good judgment have contributed greatly to the solution responsibility during World War I. General Bell led his of the many difficult personnel problems pertaining to the command with distinction, in the offensive operations with procurement and discharge of officers, and the building up the British which resulted in the capture of Hamel and of the Officers' Reserve Corps. Hamel Woods, and in the fighting on the Meuse that gained  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) the villages of Marcheville, St. Hilaire, and a portion of Born: at Hastings, Nebraska Bois-de-Forges. The successful operations of the division Home Town: Hastings, Nebraska which he trained and commanded in combat were greatly influenced by his energy and abilities as a commander. BENNION, HOWARD S.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Maryland Home Town: Washington, D.C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Howard S. Bennion, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of *BELL, JAMES FRANKLIN (KIA) Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Citation: distinguished services to the Government of the United The President of the United States takes pride in presenting States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to As Chief Camouflage Officer, American Expeditionary James Franklin Bell, Major General, U.S. Army, for Forces, from October 1917 until February 1919, in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the position of responsibility Lieutenant Colonel Bennion Government of the United States, in a duty of great rendered conspicuous service in an entirely new field of responsibility during World War I as Division, Cantonment, endeavor. By his tireless energy, sound judgment, and and Department Commander.  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) marked technical ability he organized and placed the work Born: at Shelbyville, Kentucky of the Camouflage Section on a practical and highly Home Town: Shelbyville, Kentucky efficient bases and directed it functions in a most Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Philippine Insurrection), satisfactory manner, thereby contributing materially to the Distinguished Service Cross (Spanish-American War), Army Distinguished Service Cross success of the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) 42 Born: at Vernon, Utah thereby rendering valuable service to the American Home Town: Vernon, Utah Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) BERRY, HARRY S. Born: at Platteville, Wisconsin Citation: Home Town: Decatur, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry BIDDLE, JOHN S. Berry, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the Biddle, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally 115th Field Artillery during its organization and training, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Colonel Berry displayed marked efficiency, great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during resourcefulness, and military attainments of a high order. He World War I. In command of American troops in England, commanded a grouping of his regiment and other French by his tact and diplomacy in handling intricate problems, and American Artillery units in the Meuse-Argonne General Biddle made possible the successful transshipment offensive; also a grouping of his regiment and other 155- of many thousands of men to France. To his executive millimeter howitzers in the operation of the Second Army, ability and efficient handling, control, and dispatch of casual and by his skilled and energetic handling of his command troops through England is largely due. played an important part in the success of these operations.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Detroit, Michigan  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) Home Town: Grosse Ile, Michigan Born: at Nashville, Tennessee Home Town: Hendersonville, Tennessee *BIDDLE, NICHOLAS BETHEL, WALTER A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter Nicholas Biddle, Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff Corps), A. Bethel, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during great responsibility during World War I, as Intelligence World War I. As Judge Advocate of the American Officer, in charge of the City of New York, during the entire Expeditionary Forces, General Bethel organized this period of American participation in the World war. Colonel important department and administered its affairs with Biddle's ability as an organizer, his broad experience in conspicuous efficiency from the date of the arrival large affairs, contributed largely to the failure of the enemy in France of the first American combat troops. His marked to thwart our military efforts in the City of New York by legal ability and sound judgment were important factors in espionage, sabotage, and propaganda. the splendid work of his department, and he at all times  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Fort Whipple, Arizona handled with success the various military and international Home Town: New York, New York problems that arose as a result of the operation of our armies. ILLINGS RANK  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) B , F Born: at Smyrna, Ohio Citation: Home Town: Smyrna, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank BEVANS, JAMES L. Billings, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James responsibility during World War I, in the organization and L. Bevans, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for administration of the Division of Reconstruction of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Medical Department. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Iowa County, Wisconsin responsibility during World War I. Colonel Bevans served Home Town: Chicago, Illinois with distinction as Chief Surgeon of the Third Army Corps, where he solved important problems of sanitation and BINGHAM, ERNEST G. evacuation with conspicuous success. He showed marked Citation: administrative ability during the final phases of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Argonne-Meuse offensive, when, through his sound presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest judgment and efficient supervision of the medical and G. Bingham, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for sanitary services under his direction, many lives were saved, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 43 Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Powells, Tennessee responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the Paris District, Colonel Bingham most efficiently directed BISHOP, WILLIAM H. the coordination of the work of the hospitals and hospital Citation: and ambulance trains in the region of the Paris group during The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Second Battle of the Marne. By his untiring zeal and his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exact understanding of conditions he most ably handled the William H. Bishop, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), limited hospital resources of the district of Paris, permitting U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the clearing of the battle field of the wounded and the proper services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of provision for their care. In all these tasks he showed great responsibility during World War I. At Orleans, France, professional attainments of the highest order, unflagging by his great ability, initiative, and tact, Lieutenant Colonel energy, and great devotion to duty. Bishop enlisted the sympathies of the French authorities and  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) people, obtained buildings, organized and enlarged the base Born: at Talladega, Alabama hospital, and contributed materially to the care of the sick Home Town: Talladega, Alabama and wounded during the operations of 1918. He has rendered services of much value. This efficient BIRNIE, UPTON, JR. hospitalization was later adopted as a model by the French Citation: medical service. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Upton Born: at Jackport, New York Birnie, Jr., Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Home Town: New York, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the BJORNSTAD, ALFRED W. United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. As principal assistant in the Operations The President of the United States takes pleasure in Section, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred Forces, Colonel Birnie has by his thorough military W. Bjornstad, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for knowledge, loyalty, and devotion to duty materially assisted exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the in attaining the success of that section of the General Staff. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1920) responsibility during World War I. As Director of the Army Born: at Carlisle, Pennsylvania General Staff College at Langres, General Bjornstad Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania organized and conducted the institution during the first and second courses. Although he was without adequate material BISHOP, HARRY G. or personnel, by the energy and great efforts he put forth he Citation: established a school which provided our armies with staff The President of the United States takes pleasure in officers in a minimum of time. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry  War Department, General Orders No. 80 (1919) G. Bishop, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in Command of the 3d Field Artillery BLACK, WILLIAM M. Brigade, during the battles of the Argonne-Meuse, and in Citation: the subsequent advance to Sedan, by his skill and able The President of the United States takes pleasure in leadership, General Bishop rendered exceptionally valuable presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to service. William M. Black, Major General, U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Goshen, Indiana responsibility as Chief of Engineers, in planning and administering the engineer and military railway services BISHOP, PERCY POE during World War I. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Lancaster, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Percy Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Poe Bishop, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the BLAKE, JOSEPH A. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I, as Secretary of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Staff and in the organization and coordination of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph matters relating to the commissioned personnel of the Army. A. Blake, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Powells, Tennessee 44 Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Fort Totten, New York responsibility during World War I. As Chief Consultant for the District of Paris, and Commanding Officer of the Red BLISS, TASKER H. Cross Hospital No. 2, Colonel Blake efficiently Citation: standardized surgical procedures, especially in the recent The President of the United States takes pleasure in methods of treating fractures. His remarkable talent has presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Tasker materially reduced the suffering and loss of life among our H. Bliss, General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious wounded. and distinguished services to the Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) States, in a Born: at California duty of great responsibility during World War I, in his most Home Town: New York, New York exceptional services as Assistant Chief of Staff, acting Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, in which BLANCK, CARROLL T. important positions his administrative ability and Citation: professional attainments were of great value to our armies. The President of the United States takes pleasure in As Chief of the American section of the Supreme War presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carroll Council, General Bliss has taken an important part in the T. Blanck, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, shaping of the policies that have brought victory to our for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to cause. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918) responsibility during World War I, in connection with the Born: at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania control and operation of the telephone and telegraph service Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania of the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) BLOOR, ALFRED W. Born: at Greensburg, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Los Angeles, California The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred BLANDING, ALBERT H. W. Bloor, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert World War I. In command of the 142d Infantry, 36th H. Blanding, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Division, including the period of its reorganization and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the training and during its combat operations in France, Colonel Government of the United Bloor displayed untiring energy, administrative and States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, executive ability, and sound tactical judgment, these while serving as Commanding General of the 53d Infantry qualities, coupled with unremitting devotion to duty and hi Brigade of the 27th Division throughout the entire period of qualities of leadership, contributing in a conspicuous way to active operations. the success of the 36th Division in its operations against the  War Department, General Orders No. 118 (1919) Born: at Lyons, Iowa enemy. Home Town: Bartow, Florida  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Home Town: Austin, Texas BLISS, EDWARD G. Citation: BOAK, SEIBERT D. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Edward G. Bliss, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Seibert U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished D. Boak, Colonel (Dental Corps), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. As Executive Government of the United States, in a duty of great Officer in the Office of the Director General of responsibility during World War I. As Director of the Transportation, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Dental Section of the Army Sanitary School at Langres, Colonel Bliss was charged with the responsibility for the France, from January to December 1918, Colonel Boak organization of the personnel and the administration of the displayed organizing and training ability and Transportation Corps. His sound judgment, high accomplishments of the highest order in successfully administrative and executive ability, untiring energy and directing the classification and training of dental officers for devotion to duty constituted highly important assets of the field service, thereby rendering services of great value to the Transportation Corps and contributed materially to the American Expeditionary Forces. success of that organization during its services with the  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Home Town: West Virginia Born: at Rosemont, Pennsylvania 45 BOLLES, FRANK C. Born: at Bowers Mills, Missouri Home Town: Pueblo, Colorado Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank BOOTHE, EARLE C. Bolles, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earle World War I. Colonel Bolles commanded, with keen tactical Boothe, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), ability, the 39th Infantry throughout the various campaigns U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished in which the Fourth Division participated until the early services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of stages of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, when he was great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Boothe wounded. By his exceptional ability and energetic reorganized and administered with marked distinction the leadership he proved to be an important factor in the Central Records Office of the American Expeditionary successes of his command during its active operations Forces. He handled the complex problems constantly arising against the enemy. with great discretion, displaying keen perception amid the  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) maze of details involved in the reporting of casualties and Born: at Elgin, Illinois change of status of officers and soldiers. With unflagging Home Town: Rolla, Missouri energy and exceptional ability he performed a task of great Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine magnitude. Insurrection), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Distinguished Service Medal Born: at Derby, Connecticut Home Town: South Pasadena, California BOOTH, ALFRED J. Citation: BOUGHTON, EDWARD J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred The President of the United States takes pleasure in J. Booth, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Edward J. Boughton, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for the Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Adjutant General, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Booth was charged with the important duty of verifying, Boughton served with distinction as Head of the preparing, and distributing all orders and bulletins issued International Law Division in the Office of the Judge from General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Advocate, American Expeditionary Forces. Through his Forces. To his painstaking efforts are due the accuracy with extensive knowledge of international law and diplomatic which these orders were drawn and the promptness with ability, he was of the utmost assistance in handling many which they were distributed. He organized and efficiently delicate questions involving relations between the American supervised the administration of The Adjutant General's and allied armies. printing plant at General Headquarters, American  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Expeditionary Forces. To his untiring zeal is largely due the Born: at Albany, New York success with which it handled a tremendous volume of Home Town: Denver, Colorado printed matter, rendering important service to the American Expeditionary Forces. BOWDITCH, EDWARD, JR.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Albany, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Albany, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward Bowditch, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. BOOTH, EWING E. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ewing World War I. At the Army General Staff College, as E. Booth, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Assistant to G-3, Headquarters, 1st Army Corps, Lieutenant meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Colonel Bowditch rendered service of distinction, always the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during showing himself able in time of emergency, aggressive in World War I. General Booth commanded, with great ability action, and possessed of tact and sound judgment. As aid- and gallantry, the 8th Infantry Brigade in the operations de-camp to the Commander in Chief, American which forced the reluctant enemy to evacuate Bois-du-Feys, Expeditionary Forces, he displayed unflagging energy and Bois-de-Malaumont, Bois-de- Peut-de-Faus, and Bois-de- devotion to duties of great importance. His military Foret in September and October 1918. His splendid attainments were of marked character proving of utmost leadership was an important factor in these actions. assistance in the handling of difficult situations.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) 46  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) *BOYD, CARL Born: at Albany, New York Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to BOWEN, WILLIAM S. Carl Boyd, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to World War I. As military attaché to the American Embassy William S. Bowen, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. in Paris, Colonel Boyd performed services of a most Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished distinguished character. Later, as senior aid-de-camp to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Commander in Chief, he displayed remarkable ability, great responsibility during World War I. From September sound judgment, and tact in the many varied negotiations 1918 to June 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Bowen, as Assistant with the allied commanders and other allied officials, Chief of Staff, G-3, 29th Division, Lieutenant Colonel rendering services of inestimable value to the American Bowen displayed the highest qualities of a staff officer and Expeditionary Forces. by his untiring energy, good judgment, and devotion to duty  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) he contributed in a marked degree to the success of his Born: at Decora, Georgia division. Home Town: Adairsville, Georgia  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Omaha, Nebraska Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska BRABSON, FAY W. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BOWLEY, ALBERT J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fay Citation: W. Brabson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert Government of the United States, in a duty of great J. Bowley, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally responsibility during World War I. As an Instructor of the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Army General Staff College, Langres, France, May to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during September 15, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Brabson performed World War I. General Bowley commanded the 17th Field exceptionally meritorious services to the Government in Artillery, and later the 2d Field Artillery Brigade, in the instructing and preparing student officers to function in the active operations from July to November 1918. The artillery important and responsible positions as General Staff officers support under his direction in the engagements near with troops. Chateau-Thierry, near Soissons, those in the St. Mihiel  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) salient, Blanc Mont Ridge, and in the Meuse-Argonne Born: at Greenville, Tennessee region were important factors in the great successes gained. Home Town: Greenville, Tennessee  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Westminster, California Home Town: San Francisco, California BRABSON, JOE REESE Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BOWMAN, GEORGE T. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joe Citation: Reese Brabson, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of George T. Bowman, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of the 28th Division during the Marne-Aisne offensive, Government of the United States, in a duty of great Lieutenant Colonel Brabson rendered conspicuous service. responsibility during World War I. As Chief of a Subsection Later as an Instructor of the Fourth Course at the Army of G-1 of the General Staff at General Headquarters, General Staff College at Langres he ably assisted in the Colonel Bowman prepared the priority schedules for the instruction of a large number of officers recommended for movement of troops from the United States to France, General Staff duty. Upon completion of his duty at the staff directed replacements during active operations, prepared the school he served with marked success as G-5 of the Second order of battle data, and conserved many important and Army. confidential records of the personnel of the American  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) Expeditionary Forces. By his marked executive ability and Born: at Greenville, Tennessee loyal cooperation in all details of his important task he has Home Town: Greenville, Tennessee given services of noteworthy consequence to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920) Born: at Buffalo, New York Home Town: Buffalo, New York 47 BRADLEY, ALFRED E. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility. As Chief Nurse of the Toul Hospital Center, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred France, during World War I, Nurse Brennan contributed E. Bradley, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally largely to the successful care of over 10,000 sick and meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of wounded by her skillful, tactful, and able direction of the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during work of the nurses at this center. World War I. As Chief Surgeon, American Expeditionary  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Branchdale, Pennsylvania Forces, General Bradley gave his utmost energy and Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania undivided devotion to the duty of planning and organizing the work of the Medical Department in France during a BRENT, CHARLES H. period fraught with untold difficulties. To his foresight was Citation: largely due the successful operations of that department The President of the United States takes pleasure in when it was called upon to meet the demands that were presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to subsequently made upon it. Charles H. Brent, Major (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Jamestown, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Frewsburg, New York Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Senior Headquarters BRADLEY, JAMES J. Chaplain, Major Brent organized the Chaplains' School and Citation: established a schematic system of religious effort, enabling The President of the United States takes pleasure in all chaplains throughout France to further these excellent presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James results which have marked their duties amongst the troops. J. Bradley, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally By his loyal spirit of cooperation, his marked ability, and by meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of his masterful attainments he has rendered services of most the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during conspicuous merit and lasting value to the American World War I, as Chief of the Training and Instruction Government. Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, in initiating and  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Canada standardizing the training and instruction of the Army Home Town: Buffalo, New York during its formative period.  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: at Lake View, Illinois BRETT, LLOYD M. Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BREES, HERBERT J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lloyd Citation: M. Brett, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Herbert J. Brees, Colonel (General Staff), U.S. Army, for World War I. General Brett commanded the 160th Infantry exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Brigade with particular efficiency in the markedly Government of the United States, in a duty of great successful operations resulting in the occupation of the responsibility during World War I. General Brees served Dannevoux sector in October 1918. In the actions near with distinction as Chief of Staff of the 91st Division Imecourt and Buzancy in November his brigade broke the throughout its training period and during the greater part of enemy's resistance. Due to his masterful ability and brilliant its active operations. His marked administrative ability was leadership, these operations proved a crowning success. reflected in the successes of this division during the first  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Maine phases of the Meuse-Argonne operations. Later, as Chief of Home Town: Malden, Massachusetts Staff of the 7th Army Corps, he rendered invaluable services in perfecting the necessary organization for the BRETT, SERENO E. march into the German territory, overcoming grave Citation: difficulties in securing supplies and equipment. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Laramie, Wyoming presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sereno Home Town: Laramie, Wyoming E. Brett, Major (Armor), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of BRENNAN, CECELIA the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. As Chief Instructor at Tank Center, American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces, Major Brett organized and trained the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 327th Battalion (Light) Tanks. Later, as Commander of the Cecelia Brennan, Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for 326th Battalion (Light) Tanks, he vigorously and skillfully 48 led it in the St. Mihiel offensive over a terrain rendered most BRIDGES, CHARLES H. difficult through four years of enemy entrenching. Citation: Succeeding to the command of the 1st Brigade, Tank Corps, The President of the United States takes pleasure in in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, he ably devotedly, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to courageously commanded his brigade from 26 September to Charles H. Bridges, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for 10 November 1918; during this period of 46 days his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the brigade supported eight of the division of the First Army in Government of the United States, in a duty of great 18 separate attacks. By his brilliant professional attainments, responsibility during World War I during World War I. As technical ability, and Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section of the 2d Division, unusual leadership he contributed in a marked manner to and later as Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section of the 6th the success of the First Army and rendered most Army Corps, Colonel Bridges performed creditably duties conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces of great importance in connection with the Services of in a position of great responsibility. Supply, communication, and the movements of troops of his  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) units, rendering services of value to the American Born: at Portland, Oregon Home Town: Corvallis, Oregon Expeditionary Forces. Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Distinguished Service Medal Born: at White Hall, Illinois Home Town: Jerseyville, Illinois BREWSTER, ANDRE W. Citation: BRIGGS, RAYMOND W. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Andre The President of the United States takes pleasure in W. Brewster, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Raymond W. Briggs, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the World War I. General Brewster organized and administered Government of the United States, in a duty of great with marked ability the Inspector General's Department of responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Remount the American Expeditionary Forces, and his soldierly Service, American Expeditionary Forces; as Colonel of the characteristics and unceasing labors influenced greatly the 311th and 304th Field Artillery, the training of which units attainment of efficiency in the American Army in France. he developed to a high degree, commanding the latter in  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) action with distinction, as Commanding General of the 18th Born: at Hoboken, New Jersey and 8th Field Artillery Brigades, which units he developed Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a high state of efficiency; and as Commanding General of Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (China Relief), Army Camp Knox, Kentucky, during and after the period of Distinguished Service Medal demobilization.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) BRICKER, EDWIN D. Born: at Beaver, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin BROOKE, ROGER G. D. Bricker, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roger responsibility during World War I. As Chief Ordnance G. Brooke, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Purchasing Officer and later as Ordnance Representative on exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the General Purchasing Board, Colonel Bricker conducted Government of the United States, in a duty of great negotiations with marked success for material needed to responsibility during World War I. From September 1917 supplement the supply from the United States. He worked until December 1918, as Senior Instructor in charge of the tirelessly and with unflagging energy to the end that there educational training of medical officers and enlisted men of would be no shortage in supplies sent to the troops at the the Medical Department at the Medical Officers' Training front. At all times exercising sound judgment and Camp, Camp Greenleaf, Georgia, Colonel Brooke directed discernment in times of emergency, he achieved marked and coordinated the work of its several special schools with successes. great efficiency. By his untiring efforts, devotion to his  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) duties, and brilliant professional ability he was largely Born: at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania responsible for the successful training of 10,000 officers and Home Town: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 70,000 men, thereby rendering conspicuous service to the Government in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Sandy Spring, Maryland Home Town: Sandy Spring, Maryland

49 BROOKS, HARLOW World War I. From September 1917 until April 1918, by his Citation: broad experience and sound judgment, Colonel Brown The President of the United States takes pleasure in organized and commanded with exceptional ability the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 104th Military Police. From April to October 1918, a Harlow Brooks, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Lieutenant Colonel, 116th Infantry, and Colonel, 114th Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Infantry, he showed himself to be resourceful and energetic services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of and at all times equal to any emergency which arose. As great responsibility during World War I, as Medical Deputy Provost Marshall General, American Expeditionary Consultant to the First Army and later as Chief Medical Forces, from October 1918 to February 1919, he displayed Consultant of the Second Army, by the application of marked ability in a position of great responsibility, thereby principles of prevention and treatment which resulted in a rendering services of great value to the American marked reduction in the complications and mortality of Expeditionary Forces. influenza and other epidemic diseases and lessened the  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at East Rutherford, New Jersey strain on the evacuation service already overtaxed by battle Home Town: New York, New York casualties, through early segregation and hospitalization within the front areas. After the armistice, Colonel Brooks, BROWN, KATHARINE in addition to these duties, was placed in charge of all Citation: hospitals of the Second Army, where, by reorganizing the The President of the United States takes pleasure in hospital service and establishing courses of instruction and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to clinical conferences for medical officers, he largely Katharine Brown, Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for contributed to the betterment of the medical service of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Second Army with a consequent saving of the lives of many Government of the United States, in a duty of great American and French soldiers. responsibility during world War I. As Chief Nurse of the  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) Born: at Medo, Minnesota Nantes Hospital Center, France, Chief Nurse Brown Home Town: New York, New York supervised and directed the nursing care of more than 4,000 patients. Her good judgment, tact, foresight, and energy BROWN, FRED R. resulted in most successful accomplishments on the part of Citation: the nursing force of that center. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Home Town: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania R. Brown, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of BROWN, LYTLE the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. As Lieutenant Colonel, 313th Infantry, from The President of the United States takes pleasure in July 1917 until July 1918, throughout its organization and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lytle training period, Colonel Brown displayed marked Brown, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally efficiency. From August until December 1918, he meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of commanded the 368th Infantry with indefatigable energy, the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as exceptional initiative, and resourcefulness in all its combat Director of the War Plans Division, for his skill and good operations. Later, as Commanding Officer, 58th Infantry, as judgment in handling the many and varied questions of military commander of Coblenz, Germany, and as Officer in training, organization and policy that have been acted on by Charge of Civil Affairs in the area occupied by Third Army the War Plans Division during World Troops, he performed a difficult and responsible task with War I. conspicuous success, maintaining at all times a high state of  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) discipline and morale among the troops and civilian Born: at Nashville, Tennessee population, thereby contributing materially to the success of Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee the American Expeditionary Forces, in a position of great responsibility. BROWN, PRESTON  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Citation: Born: at Streator, Illinois Home Town: Cornell, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Preston Brown, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for BROWN, HOBART B. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As chief of Staff of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hobart 2d Division, General Brown directed the details of the B. Brown, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally battles near Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, and at the St. Mihiel meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of salient with great credit. Later, in command of the 3d the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 50 Division in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, at a most critical Government of the United States, in a duty of great time, by his splendid judgment and energetic action, his responsibility during World War I. General Browne division was able to carry to a successful conclusion the organized and conducted the schools for artillery operations at Claire-Chene and at Hill 294. information service and the counter battery service in  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) France in October and November 1917. He participated in Born: at Lexington, Kentucky preparation and execution of artillery plans for First Army Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky for the St. Mihiel offensive in September 1918, and commanded the 166th Field Artillery Brigade in October BROWN, WILL H. 1918, and the Corps Artillery, First Army corps, 1 to 11 Citation: November 1918, during the final assault of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in First Army. His high professional attainments, sound presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Will tactical judgment, and devotion to duty contributed H. Brown, Lieutenant Colonel (Motor Transport Corps), materially to the successful operation of the American U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Expeditionary Forces. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Motor Born: at Accomac, Virginia Transport Officer, Base Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, France, Home Town: Accomac, Virginia Lieutenant Colonel Brown was charged with the important duty of the receipt of motor transportation arriving from BROWNING, WILLIAM S. overseas, the general supervision and operations of large Citation: reception parks where motor vehicles were set up and made The President of the United States takes pleasure in ready for service, and for the instruction and direction of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to personnel of convoys distributing vehicles to William S. Browning, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, division, corps, and army troops. The grave responsibilities for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to thus placed upon Colonel Brown were carried out by him in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great a signally successful way. He displayed unusual initiative, responsibility during World War I. As a member of the sound judgment, and high professional skill, contributing in American Section of the Supreme War Council, by his a very material way to the successful operations of the ability and his clear and sound conception of the constantly American forces in France. changing military situation, Colonel Browning has rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) invaluable aid in solving the many complex problems that Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana have come before the Supreme War Council. Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Brooklyn, New York BROWN, WILLIAM C. Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BRUFF, AUSTIN J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: William C. Brown, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Austin Government of the United States, in a duty of great J. Bruff, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, responsibility during World War I. As Inspector, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Quartermaster Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, from the Government of the United States, in a duty of great November 1917 until December 1918, throughout the zone responsibility during World War I, in the reorganization and of operations, Colonel Brown displayed the greatest zeal, administration of the Property and Financial Departments at utmost devotion to duty, and indefatigable efforts. By his Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, which underwent an long experience, marked efficiency, and tireless energy, he enormous expansion in the early made highly intelligent inspections and recommendations, stages of the war. Later, Lieutenant Colonel Bruff rendered thereby enabling the Quartermaster Corps to improve the unusual and highly meritorious services in developing in services of supply and the saving of a large quantity of England the manufacture of various special and service important material. types of small-arms ammunition, thereby securing for the  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) American Expeditionary Forces a certain and readily Born: at St. Peter, Minnesota available source of supply of this indispensable material. Home Town: St. Peter, Minnesota  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at New York, New York BROWNE, BEVERLY F. Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BRYANT, MORTIMER D. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Beverly F. Browne, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to

51 Mortimer D. Bryant, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United responsibility during World War I, while serving as Military States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Attaché at Rome, Italy. As a machine-gun officer of his division and later as  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) Colonel, 107th Infantry, Colonel Bryant displayed rare Born: at Frederick, Maryland Home Town: Washington, D.C. qualities of courageous leadership, sound tactical judgment, and technical skill of a high order. His ability as an organizer and administrator and his unremitting devotion to BULLARD, ROBERT L. duty enabled him to render the Government services of Citation: inestimable value in positions of responsibility. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Born: at Brooklyn, New York L. Bullard, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, for Home Town: Brooklyn, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United BRYDEN, WILLIAM States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. (First Award) In the course of this war, General Bullard commanded in Citation: turn the first American division to take its place in the front The President of the United States takes pleasure in lines in France, the 3d Corps, and the Second Army. He presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to participated in operations in reduction of the Marne salient William Bryden, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He was in command exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of the Second Army when the German resistance west of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Meuse was shattered. responsibility during World War I. As Director of the  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918) Department of Field Gunnery, School of Fire for Field Born: at Youngsborough, Alabama Home Town: Lafayette, Alabama Artillery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, From September 1917 to May 1918, and as Assistant Commandant of that school from May 1918 to October 1918, General Bryden displayed BUNNELL, GEORGE W. organizing ability and other professional attainments of a Citation: high order in developing and conducting a sound course of The President of the United States takes pleasure in instruction in the principles of field gunnery. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921) George W. Bunnell, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Born: at Hartford, Connecticut Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding BUCHAN, FRED E. Officer of the 101st Engineer Regiment, from August 1917 Citation: until April 1919, during its organization, training, and in all The President of the United States takes pleasure in its combat operations, Colonel Bunnell performed all his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred tasks with unusual efficiency and in a manner that reflected E. Buchan, Colonel (General Staff), U.S. Army, for credit of a high degree upon him. By his careful and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the thorough preparation, rare judgment, skillful and energetic Government of the United States, in a duty of great leadership, and sound tactical and technical knowledge he responsibility during World War I. As Assistant, G-3, 2d contributed in a marked degree to the successes achieved by Army Corps, and later as G-3 of that organization, Colonel his regiment and the 26th Division. Buchan displayed military talent of a high order in the  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) training of the organizations of the corps for battle. During Born: at Oakland, California Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts operations which broke the Hindenburg line, between Cambrai and St. Quentin, he assisted in the planning and execution of operations of great moment with exceptional BURGHER, EMIL H. ability and tireless energy, and contributed to a high degree Citation: to the successes of the operation. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emil Born: at Wyandotte, Kansas H. Burgher, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great BUCKEY, MERVYN C. responsibility during World War I. As Regimental Surgeon Citation: of the 138th Infantry, Major Burgher supervised the care of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the wounded during the Argonne offensive. With untiring presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to energy and ability of a high order, displaying personal Mervyn C. Buckey, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, courage under shell fire, personally rallying his men and

52 directing them forward, he was an inspiration to all. His Born: at Casey, Iowa dressing station was placed to within a few hundred yards of Home Town: Knoxville, Iowa the front lines whenever the terrain rendered the passage of ambulances impossible. His zeal, devotion to duty, and BURNS, JAMES H. efficient services added greatly to the morale of all who (First Award) served with him. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Switzerland presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri H. Burns, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the BURKHAM, ROBERT Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I, first as Chief of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Explosives Branch, Design Section, Gun Division, in which presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert capacity he was charged with the production of sufficient Burkham, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally explosives, propellants, and shell loading for the needs of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the American Government and her allies; and later as Chief the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during of the Explosives Section, Production Division with World War I. By his exceptional ability and energy, securing the necessary production of explosives, propellants Lieutenant Colonel Burkham successfully organized and put and assembly of ammunition to meet the needs of America. into efficient practice the claims department of the rents,  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) requisitions, and claims service. The successful handling of Born: at Pawling, New York the many complex problems in respect to the adjustment of Home Town: Pawling, New York claims was due, in a large measure, to his high professional attainments and sound judgment. He has rendered services BURNS, SOPHY M. of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Sioux City, Iowa presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sophy Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri M. Burns, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the BURNETT, CHARLES Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of Base The President of the United States takes pleasure in Hospital No. 116, at Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, France, and later presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to as Chief Nurse of Mobile Hospital No. 9, American Charles Burnett, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for Expeditionary Forces, in the field during the World War, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the First Lieutenant Burns rendered conspicuous services by her Government of the United States, in a duty of great unusual executive ability, tact, good judgment, and responsibility during World War I. As G-3 of the 30th faithfulness to detail in caring for the large number of sick Division during its operations in Belgium and northern and wounded under her charge. France, subsequent to the armistice, Colonel Burnett  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) functioned as Chief of Staff at Base Section No. 1 in a most Born: at St. Francis, Wisconsin creditable manner. He has rendered services of much value Home Town: St. Francis, Wisconsin to the United States.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) BURR, GEORGE W. Born: at Concord, Tennessee Citation: Home Town: Carlinville, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to BURNETT, FRANK C. George W. Burr, Major General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank responsibility during World War I. As Director of Purchase, C. Burnett, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Storage, and Traffic, General Staff, General Burr has had meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of under his supervision during the last several months most the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during important and complicated operations in relation to the World War I. Colonel Burnett commanded, with distinction, cancellation of contracts, the adjustment of claims, the a battalion of the first American regiment to occupy disposal of surplus supplies and the storage of materials that trenches in France, and participated in the repulses of the have accumulated during the war or that have been first raid made by the enemy upon American troops. As delivered by manufacturers since the armistice. Deputy Adjutant General, General Headquarters, American  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) Expeditionary Forces, he has performed his manifold duties Born: at Tolono, Illinois with ability and sound judgment. Home Town: Sedalia, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) 53 BURRELL, GEORGE ARTHUR material factor in the successes achieved by the divisions Citation: whose advances he supported. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Born: at Stony Ridge, North Carolina presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Stony Ridge, North Carolina George Arthur Burrell, Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished BYLLESBY, HENRY M. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I, in research work The President of the United States takes pleasure in pertaining to gas warfare. Colonel Burrell was in charge of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry the Research Division, and its organization was doubtless M. Byllesby, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. the greatest of its kind ever formed. It accomplished Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished remarkable results of the greatest importance to our military services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of forces. great responsibility during World War I. As General  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Purchasing Agent for the American Expeditionary Forces at Home Town: Washington, D.C. Base Section No. 3, in Great Britain, from May to December 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Byllesby displayed BURTT, WILSON B. great energy, a comprehensive knowledge of large business Citation: affairs, and executive ability of the highest order. By his The President of the United States takes pleasure in broad experience, foresight, and splendid ability to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wilson cooperate with representatives of our allies, he solved many B. Burtt, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally difficult problems of fuel supply with conspicuous success meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of and in a manner which insured at critical times a plentiful the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during supply of coal, both for our transport service and our troops World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 5th Corps, General in France, thereby rendering services of great value to the Burtt displayed great tact and judgment in the organization American Expeditionary Forces. of that command. He directed with marked ability the staff  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania work of his corps during the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse Home Town: Chicago, Illinois offensives and was a potent factor in insuring the successes of his organization in that campaign. CABELL, HENRY C.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Hinsdale, Illinois Citation: Home Town: LaGrange, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry BURY, FREDERICK E. C. Cabell, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I, while in charge of War Frederick E. Bury, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Risk Insurance matters and later in charge of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Appointment Division. By his untiring efforts in dealing services to the Government of with other departments and the public, Colonel Cabell the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during expedited the dispatch of official business and the solution World War I as Chief of Staff, American Forces in Russia. of intricate problems arising under new laws. He rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) services of great merit. Born: at Miami County, Indiana  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) Home Town: Marion, Indiana Born: at Richmond, Virginia Home Town: Richmond, Virginia BUTNER, HENRY W. Citation: CAFFEY, BENJAMIN F., JR. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry The President of the United States takes pleasure in W. Butner, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Benjamin F. Caffey, Jr., Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the World War I. General Butner commanded, with marked Government of the United States, in a duty of great distinction, the 1st Field Artillery Brigade from 18 August responsibility during World War I. major Caffey rendered to 11 November 1918, displaying at all times keen tactical valuable services as Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, ability, initiative, and loyal devotion to duty. By his high G-3, and later as Acting Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st military attainments and sound judgment he proved to be a Division; Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 8th Army Corps, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 36th

54 Division, participating in all the operations of the 1st Virginia, during the demobilization period, First Lieutenant Division and 1st Army. By his remarkably keen foresight, Cameron's services were such as to call for special his rare qualities of leadership, his fearless courage and commendation. Whether by day or night, in emergency or sound judgment and ability, he contributed immeasurably to routine work, she never failed to respond efficiently to every the success attained by the commands with which he served call. By her conscientious, unselfish devotion to duty, and and rendered services of great value to the American cheerful cooperative manner she was an example and an Expeditionary Forces. inspiration to her entire staff, and was in large measure  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1929) responsible for the marked success of these special Born: at Castle Gate, Utah hospitals. Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Canada CALL, LEWIS W. Home Town: Taunton, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in CANFIELD, EDWARD, JR. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lewis Citation: W. Call, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Edward Canfield, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery), responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Contracts U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished and Claims Section, Judge Advocate General's Office, from services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of 1917 to 1920. Colonel Call's knowledge of the law, sound great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel judgment, and application enabled him Canfield served as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, of the 4th to deal promptly and effectively with the many perplexing Division, and organized the entire system of supply for the questions arising with respect to contracts, requisitions, and division. He trained and supervised the personnel and the compulsory orders which formed the bases of claims against operation of the administrative sections. He handled all the Government during the war period. problems connected with supply and transportation with  War Department, General Orders No. 28 (1921) such efficiency and success that the division was never short Born: at Upper Sandusky, Ohio of either rations or ammunition. He proved himself to be an Home Town: Garrett Park, Maryland officer of the greatest administrative ability, exceptional foresight, and tireless energy. CALLAN, ROBERT E.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Bath, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Middletown, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert E. Callan, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally CANNON, WALTER B. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Army Artillery, First presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter Army, General Callan exhibited ability in organization of B. Cannon, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. that unit. Later, as Commanding General of the 33d Coast Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Artillery Brigade, he displayed high technical ability. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Though confronted with innumerable difficulties, he great responsibility during World War I. As Director of developed the heavy artillery regiments under his command Physiological Research for the American Expeditionary into combat units of remarkable efficiency, which units Forces in France, Lieutenant Colonel Cannon's activities in proved to be of the utmost value during the St. Mihiel and connection with the development of a standard method for Meuse- Argonne offensives. the resuscitation of the wounded and in organizing,  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1920) instructing, and directing the work of shock teams in Born: at Baltimore, Maryland hospitals at the front reflected professional skill and Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee judgment of the highest order and resulted in saving many lives. CAMERON, REBA G.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Citation: Born: at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Reba G. Cameron, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for CARLETON, GUY exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guy General Hospital at Plattsburgh Barracks, New York, and Carleton, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally later as Chief Nurse of the General Hospital at Hampton, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of

55 the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during administered it in an exceptionally meritorious manner World War I as Commanding General at Camp Wadsworth, during the remainder of the war. South Carolina, in organizing and training corps and Army  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) troops during the war. Born: at Hillsboro, Kansas Home Town: Leesburg, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals Born: at Austin, Texas Home Town: San Antonio, Texas CARTER, JESSE MCL. CARSON, CLIFFORD C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to McL. Carter, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Clifford C. Carson, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Chief of the Militia Bureau, General Carter responsibility during World War I. Colonel Carson conceived and directed the organization of the United States organized and commanded the training centers for the Guards and utilized these and other forces most effectively instruction of officers for the Tractor Artillery of the in the important work of American Expeditionary Forces. In this new and important safeguarding the utilities and industries of the Nation field of activity he rendered conspicuously meritorious essential to the prosecution of the war. service.  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) Born: at St. Francois County, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Home Town: Farmington, Missouri Born: at North Greenfield, Ohio Home Town: Muncie, Indiana CARTER, WILLIAM HARDING CARSON, JOHN M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John William Harding Carter, Major General, U.S. Army, for M. Carson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. As Department World War I, as Chief Quartermaster, Line of Commander, Central Department, between 26 August 1917 Communications, American Expeditionary Forces, and later and 13 March 1918, General Carter handled many difficult as Deputy Chief Quartermaster, American Expeditionary problems arising in that department with rare judgment, tact, Forces, positions of great responsibility. Due to General and great skill. Carson's ability and energy he perfected and directed the  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) Born: November 19, 1851 at Nashville, Tennessee organization and operation of the Quartermaster Corps of Home Town: New York, New York the Line of Communications. Later he skillfully carried out Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Indian Campaigns), Army the plans and projects to make the Quartermaster Corps an Distinguished Service Medal unfailing auxiliary to the combat troops of the American Expeditionary Forces. He has rendered services of much CARTY, JOHN J. value. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Carty, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of CARTER, ARTHUR H. the United (First Award) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Citation: Colonel Carty was largely instrumental in securing from the The President of the United States takes pleasure in telephone and telegraph companies of the United States the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur best talent available to meet the urgent requirements of the H. Carter (0-104789), Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, Signal Corps at the outbreak of the war. He has served with for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to marked distinction as a member of the American the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Expeditionary Forces and his brilliant professional responsibility during World War I. While on duty in the attainments and sound judgment have rendered his services office of the Chief of Field Artillery, Colonel Carter of exceptional value to the Government. displayed great ability in developing the organization of the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Field Artillery Central Officers' Training School; he then Born: at Cambridge, Massachusetts proceeded to Camp Taylor, established this school, and Home Town: Short Hills, New Jersey

56 CASAD, ADAM F. CAVANAUGH, JAMES B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adam presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James F. Casad, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for B. Cavanaugh, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Government of the United States, in a duty of great the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Deputy Chief responsibility during World War I. As Commander of an Ordnance Officer at General Headquarters, American Engineer regiment, Colonel Cavanaugh rendered great Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Casad exercised conspicuous assistance in the early development of the American port at initiative and sound judgment in the supervision of ordnance Bassens. As Assistant Chief of Staff in charge of the activities. With tireless energy he organized and Administrative Section of the Services of Supply, he administered the work of the Ordnance Department in the exhibited rare qualities and marked ability in the solution of zone of the Armies. As representative of the Ordnance many problems of policy. His efforts in connection with the Department at Chaumont, he showed wide vision and full repatriation of American troops have been of conspicuous comprehension of conditions and needs of the service, merit. working with exceptional devotion to prevent any stoppage  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) in the supply of ordnance material. Born: at Carrollton, Illinois Home Town: Olympia, Washington  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) Born: at Delphi, Indiana Home Town: Wichita, Kansas CHAFFEE, ADNA R. (First Award) CASTNER, JOSEPH COMPTON Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adna presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph R. Chaffee, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Compton Castner, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. At Army General Staff College Colonel responsibility during World War I. While in Command of Chaffee displayed military attainments of a high order, the 9th Infantry Brigade, General Castner displayed contributing efficiently to the training of a large number of conspicuous tenacity of purpose and a determination to officers. He performed tasks of great difficulty with marked overcome all obstacles. At the Bois des Rappes in the St. distinction as G-3 of the 81st Division and later of the 7th Mihiel salient and ensuing actions, his brigade effectively Corps. Later, as Chief of the Third Section, General Staff, routed the enemy. The success of his command was in a 3d Corps, he acted with sound judgment and wide large measure due to the splendid training and excellent comprehension of existing conditions in the discharge of the leadership given it by the Commander. grave responsibilities connected with his office during the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) closing days of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, handling Born: at New Brunswick, New York perplexing problems with keen energy and wise Home Town: New Brunswick, New Jersey discernment.  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) CATRON, THOMAS B., II Born: at Junction City, Kansas Citation: Home Town: Manila, Philippine Islands The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to CHAMBERLAIN, JOHN L. Thomas B. Catron, II, Major (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John responsibility during World War I. As an Instructor at the L. Chamberlain, Major General, U.S. Army, for Army Intelligence School, Major Catron performed exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the important duties with marked zeal and ability, aiding Government of the United States, in a duty of great materially in the efficient training of a large number of responsibility during World War I. As Inspector General of officers for the Intelligence Service of the units of our the Army, General Chamberlain has contributed to the Armies in the field. efficiency of all departments and bureaus of the Military  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Establishment and to the successful execution of the Born: at New Mexico military program. Home Town: Santa Fe, New Mexico  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) Born: at South Livonia, New York Home Town: South Livonia, New York

57 CHAMBERLAIN, WESTON P. Lindley H. P. Chapin, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Weston P. Chamberlain, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. As the representative of G-4, of the American Expeditionary Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Forces at the D.G.C.R.A., First Lieutenant Chapin displayed services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of marked ability and devotion to duty in a position of great great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Sanitary responsibility. He handled with tact and sound judgment the Inspector of the Army within the continental limits of the involved and delicate questions continually arising in Untied States during the World War, Colonel Chamberlain connection with our relationship with the allied armies, and displayed efficiency in organizing and administering a rendered service of great value to the Government. sanitary inspection service during the period of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at New York, New York mobilization, active operations, and demobilization. His Home Town: New York, New York achievements in this capacity were of great value to the Government. CHEATHAM, B. FRANK  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) Born: at Bristol, Maine Citation: Home Town: Bristol, Maine The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to B. CHAMBERLAINE, WILLIAM Frank Cheatham, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I. As Chief William Chamberlaine, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Quartermaster, 1st Army Corps, Colonel Cheatham exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the displayed sound judgment, great initiative, and high Government of the United States, in a duty of great professional attainments. Later, as Colonel, 104th Infantry, responsibility during World War I. As Commanding 26th Division, in operations against the enemy in the General of the Railway Artillery Reserve, General Meuse-Argonne offensive north of Verdun, from 14 Chamberlaine rendered valuable services to the American October to 11 November 1918, he rendered exceptionally Expeditionary Forces in the operations of the Railway valuable services, his high courage, leadership, and tactical Artillery units during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. skill proving important factors in the successful operations  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) of the 26th Division during the second phase of the Meuse- Born: at Norfolk, Virginia Argonne offensive. Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Beech Grove, Tennessee CHAMBERLIN, STEPHEN J. Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in CHENEY, SHERWOOD A. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Stephen J. Chamberlin, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Sherwood A. Cheney, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Acting Dispatch exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Officer at Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from Government of the United States, in a duty of great 15 November 1917 to 6 September 1918, Major Chamberlin responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief displayed marked ability in handling the movements of Engineer, General Headquarters, General Cheney rendered troops through the port, assigning units and detachments to valuable services in the organization of the Engineer Corps camps, convoys, and ships, and by foresight, thorough and its coordination with the associated services. organization, and hard work arranged for the smooth Later, as Director of the Army Transport Service, he working of troop movements, prevented congestion at the performed eminently valuable services, achieving camps and piers, thus enabling the transports to sail at the remarkable results in a task of great magnitude involving the appointed time with the appropriate number of troops. expeditious return of many thousands of soldiers from the  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) ports of France to the United States. Born: at Spring Hill, Kansas  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) Home Town: Spring Hill, Kansas Born: at South Manchester, Connecticut Home Town: South Manchester, Connecticut CHAPIN, LINDLEY H. P. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 58 CHURCH, EARL D.  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Washington, D.C. Citation: Home Town: Washington, D.C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl D. CLARK, FRANCIS W. Church, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Ordnance Officer of Francis W. Clark, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. the 80th Division, not only were ordnance and ammunition Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished supplied at all times to members of that division, but also to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of thousands of men in other divisions at various times when great responsibility during World War I. As Acting G-3 of their own supply failed. Lieutenant Colonel Church's the 3d Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Clark displayed sound organization of the ordnance supply system, as Division judgment and military attainments of the highest order. With Ordnance Officer, showed the results of exhaustive study the utmost clearness and skill he prepared the orders under and of determined and intelligent efforts to overcome which his corps operated both from the Vestle to the Aisne adverse conditions. Later, as Chief Ordnance Officer of the Rivers and during the Meuse-Argonne offensive until 14 9th Army Corps, he displayed high qualities of zeal, loyalty, October 1918. By his marked tactical ability, loyal devotion and efficiency. to duty, and untiring zeal he contributed materially to the  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) Born: at Rockville, Connecticut success of those operations. Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Wichita, Kansas Home Town: Chicago, Illinois CHURCHILL, MARLBOROUGH Citation: CLARK, GRENVILLE The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Marlborough Churchill, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Grenville Clark, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I as Chief of Staff of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army Artillery of the 1st Army, American Expeditionary responsibility during World War I, on the Committee on Forces, and for his ability, zeal, and untiring energy in Classification of Personnel and later as a member of the building up the Military Intelligence Division of the General Committee on Education and Special Training. Staff as Director of Military Intelligence. General Churchill  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) discharged these duties of great responsibility with ability, Born: at New York, New York tact, and energy. He built up the Intelligence Service to its Home Town: New York, New York present high state of efficiency.  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) CLARK, JOSHUA REUBEN, JR. Born: at Andover, Massachusetts Home Town: Andover, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joshua CLARK, ALBERT P. Reuben Clark, Jr., Major (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert great responsibility during World War I. As Special P. Clark, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States from for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to June 1917 until September 1918, by his zeal, great industry, the Government of the United States, in a duty of great and eminent legal attainments, Major Clark rendered responsibility during World War I. As Medical conspicuous services in the compilation and publication of Representative on, and later as General Staff member of, the an extremely valuable and comprehensive edition of the First Section, General Headquarters, American laws and analogue legislation pertaining to the war powers Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Clark displayed of our Government since its beginning. From September to sound judgment and wide comprehension of existing December 1918, as Executive Officer of the Provost conditions in the management of ocean tonnage allotments, Marshal General's Office, he again rendered services of and devised and efficiently operated a system of supply for inestimable value in connection with the preparation and the Medical Department of the American Expeditionary execution of complete regulations governing this Forces. Largely through his personal efforts, energy, and classification and later the demobilization of several million farsightedness the difficulties in the procurement and registrants. shipment of medical supplies for the sick and wounded were  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) successfully overcome. Born: at Grantsville, Utah 59 Home Town: Washington, D.C. CLEMENS, PAUL B. Citation: CLARK, PAUL H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul The President of the United States takes pleasure in B. Clemens, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the H. Clark, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Government of the Staff, G-2, 32d Division, during its operations in France, United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Lieutenant Colonel Clemens displayed unusual and World War I. As Chief of the American Mission at French masterful grasp of his duties, executive ability of high order, General Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Clark performed and intense zeal and devotion to duty. His initiative, with marked distinction important duties requiring tact and foresight, and good judgment were important factors in the judgment. His ceaseless efforts and untiring energy were of successes of his division and made his services of material benefit in securing the necessary cooperation with inestimable value to the Government in a position of great the French military authorities. responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Chicago, Illinois Born: at Superior, Wisconsin Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Superior, Wisconsin

CLARK, STEPHEN C. CLIFFORD, EDWARD Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stephen C. Clark, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Edward Clifford, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I As Assistant Adjutant and later as Adjutant of the 2d Army in organizing and administering the Army Allotment Corps from August 1918 to February 1919, Lieutenant System, thereby enabling the War Department to make Colonel Clark displayed administrative ability of an prompt payments of allotments. He rendered services of exceptionally high order. During active operations of the great value. corps his tireless energy and unceasing devotion to duty  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) assisted materially in the successes achieved by his Born: at Virginia, Illinois organization. Home Town: Evanston, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Cooperstown, New York CLINNIN, JOHN V. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in *CLARK, THOMAS C. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: V. Clinnin, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pride in presenting meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Thomas C. Clark, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, World War I. As Regimental Commander of the 130th for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Infantry, 33d Division, by his force and energy Colonel the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Clinnin brought his regiment to a high state of efficiency, responsibility during World War I, at Baulny, France, on 29 instilling into it an aggressive spirit which proved a valuable September 1918. Colonel Clark admirably established and factor in the operations of the regiment near Breuillers, constructed a line of resistance which he held for several Verdun, Bois-de-Chaume, Sivry, and Bois du Plains Chene. days, during which time two counterattacks were repelled He rendered services of great merit. and severe losses inflicted upon the enemy. Later he  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) commanded and held an advance line for two days, Born: at Huntley, Illinois repelling two determined counterattacks. Home Town: Chicago, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania CLOMAN, SYDNEY A. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sydney A. Cloman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 60 Government of the United States, in a duty of great COCHEU, GEORGE W. responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Citation: 29th Division, Colonel Cloman showed himself resourceful The President of the United States takes pleasure in and equal to any emergency. His sound judgment and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to ability, especially during the operations north of Verdun, George W. Cocheu, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, France, in October 1918, were of a high order. The success for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to of these operations was in a measure due to his energy, zeal, the Government of the United States, in a duty of great and rare qualities of leadership. responsibility during World War I. As a member and later  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) as Chief of the Coordination Section, General Staff, a Born: at Deavertown, Ohio Home Town: Deavertown, Ohio position of great responsibility, Colonel Cocheu devised many methods for improving and making more efficient the administrative procedure within the War Department, CLOPTON, WILLIAM H., JR. thereby materially facilitating the transcription of the Citation: business of the War Department and between the War The President of the United States takes pleasure in Department and the Army, thus rendering service of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to value to the entire military establishment. William H. Clopton, Jr., Colonel (Tank Corps), U.S. Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Born: at Brooklyn, New York the Government of the Home Town: Brooklyn, New York United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. By his special knowledge of personal matters, COE, FRANK W. untiring zeal, good judgment and administrative ability, Citation: Colonel Clopton was largely responsible for the solution of The President of the United States takes pleasure in many difficult problems in the organization and operation of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank the Personnel Branch Office of the Quartermaster General, W. Coe, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally especially in the organization of the technical field units of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Quartermaster Corps. Later, as Colonel, Tank Corps, he the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during rendered conspicuous service in the establishment of tank World War I, in the reorganization of the Coast Artillery, schools and in the training of technical troops therein while thereby enabling it to meet the great demand for overseas commanding tank training camps at Tobyhanna, artillery. Pennsylvania, and Camp Polk, North Carolina.  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Born: at Manhattan, Kansas Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Home Town: Manhattan, Kansas Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri COLE, HAYDEN S. COCHEU, FRANK S. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Hayden S. Cole, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. S. Cocheu, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during great responsibility during World War I, as Assistant to the World War I. In Command of the 319th Infantry, 80th General Superintendent, Army Transport Service, New Division, from August 1917 to October 1918, Colonel York City, from 1 May to 1 November 1917; General Cocheu displayed marked ability in its organization, Manager of the Hoboken Shore Rail Road from 1 July to 1 training, and service in the field. In operations against the November 1917, and in charge of operations at Bush enemy in the Artois sector and Meuse-Argonne offensive he Terminal System, Brooklyn, New York, until January 1919. rendered conspicuous service by leading his command with He displayed rare administrative and executive ability, exceptional judgment, unflagging energy, and tactical sound judgment, and rendered services of immeasurable ability, at all times proving himself to be a skillful value to the Government. commander thus enabling his regiment to always carry its  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) tasks through to a successful end. His services were highly Born: at Newark Valley, New York meritorious and rendered in a position of great Home Town: Kewanee, Illinois responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) COLE, WILLIAM E. Born: at Brooklyn, New York Citation: Home Town: Brooklyn, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William E. Cole, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 61 Government of the United States, in a duty of great COLLADAY, EDGAR B. responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Citation: of the 351st Field Artillery, 92d Division, from November The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1917 to August 1918, by his rare judgment and exceptional presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar ability, General Cole organized and trained his regiment to a B. Colladay, Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. high standard of efficiency under the most adverse Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished circumstances. As Brigade Commander from August 1918 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of until December 1918, he again displayed resourcefulness great responsibility during World War I. As Executive and unusual ability in the successful organization and Officer of the Cable Section, General Staff, during the training of the 111th and 20th Field Artillery Brigades. As World War, Lieutenant Colonel Colladay's sound judgment, commanding General of Camp Jackson, South Carolina, his marked ability, his untiring energy, and his willingness from January 1919 to April 1919, he rendered most valuable to accept grave responsibilities, contributed greatly to the and distinguished service in the demobilization of great successful operation of the cable business during the World numbers of troops and immense quantities of material. War. Later, as Executive Officer of the Statistics Branch,  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) General Staff, he assisted materially in collecting and Born: at Willard, Utah Home Town: Willard, Utah compiling valuable statistics pertaining to the World War.  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Born: at Dunn, Wisconsin COLEMAN, FREDERICK W. Home Town: Dunn, Wisconsin Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in COLLINS, CHRISTOPHER C. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Frederick W. Coleman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Christopher C. Collins, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. responsibility during World War I. As G-1, 91st Division, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished from August to October 1918, due to his unusual foresight, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of indefatigable zeal, exceptional executive and administrative great responsibility during World War I. As Corps Surgeon, ability, Colonel Coleman so organized the Supply and 2d Army Corps, from February 1918 to February 1919, Administrative Services of the Division as to insure Colonel Collins displayed professional attainments of a high complete coordination and a regular flow of supplies of all order in the training of the organization of the corps for kinds, notwithstanding a shortage of transportation and subsequent operations. During the active operations the despite grave and tremendous difficulties because of road efficiency of his organization and arrangements for the care congestion, thereby rendering conspicuous service in a of the sick and wounded and their evacuation contributed in position of great responsibility to the American high degree to the success of the operations of the corps. Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Lynchburg, Virginia Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia Home Town: Washington, D.C. COLLINS, EDGAR T. COLES, ROY H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roy H. T. Collins, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Coles, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Assistant to G-5, General Headquarters, responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel and later as Chief of Staff of the 6th Army Corps, Colonel Coles served as Assistant to and Executive Officer for the Collins demonstrated rare military attainments, performing Chief Signal Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, and his difficult tasks with unremitting zeal, rendering services at all times her performed his most exacting duties in an of conspicuous worth to the American Expeditionary especially meritorious manner. By his exceptional executive Forces. ability, tireless energy, and sound judgment he successfully  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1920) met every demand that was made upon him. Born: at Williamsport, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Home Town: Williamsport, Pennsylvania Born: at Warren, Indiana Home Town: Warren, Indiana COLLINS, JAMES L. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James 62 L. Collins (0-2274), Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), COMMISKEY, ARCHIBALD F. U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. As aide-de-camp to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Commander in Chief, as line officer on duty with troops, Archibald F. Commiskey, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. and as Secretary of the General Staff of the American Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Collins displayed services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of a thorough knowledge of every duty with which he was great responsibility during World War I. As Regimental entrusted. With tireless energy, keen perception, and able Commander of the 77th Field Artillery, 4th Division, and execution of his manifold duties he rendered especially during the Meuse-Argonne offensive from 3 to 11 October meritorious services to the American Expeditionary Forces. as Commander of an Artillery grouping consisting of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the 77th and 16th Field Artillery, Colonel Commiskey Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana demonstrated marked ability and good judgment in the Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals direction of his units in support of the 4th Division during its attack. From 1 to 11 November 1918, his regiment COLLINS, OWEN G. supported, with marked success, the advance of the 5th Citation: Division. He kept his elements close to the attacking units The President of the United States takes pleasure in and gave valuable assistance to them. He has rendered presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Owen services of considerable value to the American G. Collins, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for Expeditionary Forces. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) Born: at Brooklyn, New York Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Brooklyn, New York responsibility during World War I. Under his administration the supply of troops, care of property, and the operation of CONGER, ARTHUR L. the Quartermaster Depot at Gievres showed an excellent Citation: degree of efficiency. The great improvement and The President of the United States takes pleasure in development of the organization of this important depot presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur under his direction was largely due to his administrative L. Conger, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally ability and untiring zeal. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Chicago, Illinois the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Home Town: Chicago, Illinois World War I. As a member of the Second Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, Colonel Conger's marked COLLINS, ROBERT L. professional attainments, his zeal, and his sound judgment Citation: contributed largely to the successful operations of his The President of the United States takes pleasure in section. As Chief the Second Section, General Staff, of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert 2d Division, during active operations, and later as L. Collins, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Commander of a brigade of the 28th Division during the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Argonne-Meuse offensive, he demonstrated his great energy the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and his clear conception of tactics. World War I. Colonel Collins served as Assistant Chief of  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920) Born: at Akron, Ohio Staff, G-1 and G-2, 33d Division, from 13 June to 2 October Home Town: Akron, Ohio 1918, as Chief of Staff, G-2, 37th Division from 25 October to 7 November 1918, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 84th CONLEY, EDGAR T. Division, from 2 to 25 October 1918, Assistant Chief of Citation: Staff and Chief of Staff, General Headquarters, Tank Corps, The President of the United States takes pleasure in from 8 November 1918 to 30 June 1920. He displayed presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar sound judgment and exceptional ability in the administration T. Conley, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally and operation of all the staff sections of the units with which meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of he served and by his initiative, tireless energy, and military the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during attainments of a high order he contributed in a marked World War I. As Chief of the Prisoners of War Division, the degree to the successes achieved by those forces against the Provost Marshal General's Department, Colonel Conley had enemy. charge of and was responsible for all matters concerning the   War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) prisoner of war labor companies, escort companies, and Born: at Lancaster, Massachusetts inclosures. Hid sound judgment, marked ability, and Home Town: Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts devotion to duty resulted in the handling of the delicate prisoner of war questions in such a manner as to produce only commendation. His services were exceptionally valuable to the Government. 63  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Home Town: New York, New York Born: at Fairland, Maryland Home Town: Fairland, Maryland CONNER, WILLIAM D. Citation: CONNELL, KARL The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William D. Conner, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Karl exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Connell, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Government of the United States, in a duty of great Staff and Head of the Coordination Section of the General responsibility during World War I. In the Chemical Warfare Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, General Conner Service, practically alone and unaided and at a great showed unusual ability and tireless energy. As Chief of personal risk to his life, Major Connell exposed himself Staff of the 32d Division in the trench operations in the unhesitatingly to the highest concentrations of deadly gasses Belfort sector and later as Commander of the 63d Infantry while working with experimental models of masks. Major Brigade in the advance to the Vesle he displayed particular Connell invented, tested out, and perfected a new type of ability as a leader of troops. He also performed valuable gas mask superior to any then in existence, thereby services as commander of a base port and as Chief of Staff rendering service of inestimable value to the American of the Services of Supply. Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Rock, Wisconsin Born: at Omaha, Nebraska Home Town: Clinton, Iowa Home Town: New York, New York CONRAD, CASPER H., JR. CONNER, FOX Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Casper presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fox H. Conrad, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Conner, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. As Commander of World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff in charge of the Advance Embarkation Section, S.O.S., by his marked Operations Section, General Conner has shown a masterful executive ability and energetic efforts displayed in the conception of all the tactical situations which have transportation of troops from the area of the Army of confronted the American forces in Europe. By his high Occupation to the base ports, and the management of troop professional attainments and sound military judgment he trains which were comfortably equipped, safely operated, has handled with marked skill the many details of the and sanitarily maintained, Colonel Conrad has rendered complex problems of organization and troop movements services of great worth. that were necessitated by the various operations of the  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Columbus, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Home Town: Fort Randall, South Carolina Born: at Slate Spring, Mississippi Home Town: Slate Spring, Mississippi *COOK, CHARLES F. Citation: CONNER, LEWIS A. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Citation: the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles F. Cook, Major (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lewis exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the A. Conner, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. While serving in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Ordnance Department Major Cook was instrumental in responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Internal organizing the divisions dealing with the procurement of Medicine Division of the Surgeon General's Office, a ordnance material. While serving on the General Staff he position of great responsibility, to Colonel Conner is due, in worked out a plan for the consolidation of all articles of large measure, the expansion and successful administration standard commercial circulation in single purchasing units of that division. By his powerful influence he induced many throughout the War Department upon which basis was build eminent internists to remain in the bas hospital after the the organization of the present Division of Purchase, signing of the armistice until the sick from overseas had Storage and Traffic of the General Staff. In his various been taken care of. assignments he gave himself whole-heartedly and self-  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) Born: at New Albany, Indiana sacrificially to the work of the Government. 64  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) judgment, and military attainments of the highest order. Due Born: at Knoxboro, New York to his ability in coordinating all of the various staff agencies Home Town: Richmond Hill, New York into a harmonious machine, and by his loyalty and untiring energy in carrying out the policies of the Division COOPER, HARRY L. commander, he rendered services of great value to the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Born: at Staunton, Virginia L. Cooper, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Home Town: Staunton, Virginia meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during CORDIER, CONSTANT World War I. Colonel Cooper commanded the 2d Army Citation: Corps School at Chatillon, France, from 15 August 1918 to The President of the United States takes pleasure in 19 May 1919. He so organized and coordinated the various presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to activities at these schools that 1,800 to 2,500 students were Constant Cordier, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for constantly undergoing instruction. He was primarily exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsible for the excellent system of training given, which Government of the United States, in a duty of great training as received at these schools exercised a strong responsibility during World War I. While on duty as Liaison influence toward the efficiency of the whole body of Officer between the War Department and the foreign American troops in France. By his sound administrative and military missions, Colonel Cordier displayed the greatest superior technical ability, untiring zeal, and splendid discretion and ability and contributed materially to the judgment in reorganizing and expanding the schools, he successful conduct of military-diplomatic relations between produced and organization of the highest efficiency. He the War Department and the allied military missions. rendered services of signal worth to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility. Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana Home Town: Flagstaff, Arizona  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania CORLETT, CHARLES H. (First Award) COOPER, WIBB E. Citation: (First Award) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles H. Corlett, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wibb Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished E. Cooper, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. As Deputy to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Chief Signal Officer of the Line of Communications, responsibility during World War I. Colonel Cooper Lieutenant Colonel Corlett displayed marked ability for commanded with notable success, Base Hospital No. 8, at organization and administration in the establishment of Savenay, which under his efficient administration became important Signal Corps undertakings, laying the foundation the nucleus of a large hospital center, which developed into of the Signal corps work in the American Expeditionary the largest classification and evacuation hospital in France Forces. Later, as Director of Supplies in the Office of the for the patients returning to the United States. By his Chief Signal Corps Officer, he performed exacting duties marked ability in directing the numerous activities under his with unusual ability, solving with sound judgment control he rendered services of conspicuous worth to the perplexing problems, enabling a steady flow of signal American Expeditionary Forces. supplies to be maintained to the troops in the field.  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Mount Pleasant, Tennessee Born: at Burchard, Nebraska Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee Home Town: Monte Vista, Colorado

COOTES, HARRY N. COUGHLIN, EDNA M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edna N. Cootes, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally M. Coughlin, Reserve Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Chief of Staff, 78th Division, during its responsibility during World War I, while attached to organization and training period and later during the St. Emergency Medical Team No. 142, American Mihiel offensive, Colonel Cootes displayed tact, sound Expeditionary Forces. As a member of an emergency

65 medical team during an extended period of active Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse Argonne operations, Colonel operations, Reserve Nurse Coughlin served the non- Cox rendered conspicuously valuable services. In the transportable wounded of six divisions during the advances Meuse-Argonne offensive in charge of the barrage at Glorieux, Fromereville, Bethincourt, Septsarges, groupings of the 4th Artillery Brigade his high technical Bantheville, and Dun-sur-Meuse. She courageously skill contributed in a marked way to the successful administered to the gravely wounded in the advanced area operations of the American forces. His untiring energy and under the fire of shells and aerial bombs, rendering a service devotion to duty served as a stimulus to the officers and of particular value to the American Expeditionary Forces. men under his command.  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Chicago, Illinois Born: at Bridle Creek, Virginia Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Saddle, Virginia

COWARD, JACOB M. COXE, ALEXANDER B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jacob presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to M. Coward, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Alexander B. Coxe, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As a member of the responsibility during World War I. Colonel Coxe assisted in American Section of the Supreme War Council, by his high the production of an efficient intelligence service, and in professional qualifications and sound military judgment, organizing and sending to France the required intelligence Colonel Coward rendered invaluable aid in solving the personnel. His excellent judgment and pronounced many complex problems that came before the Supreme War knowledge of intelligence principles added greatly to the Council. efficiency of the Intelligence Service.  War Department, General Orders No. 60 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) Born: at Allentown, New Jersey Born: at Santa Fe, New Mexico Home Town: Trenton, New Jersey Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

COX, ALBERT L. CRAIG, CHARLES F. Citation: (First Award) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert The President of the United States takes pleasure in L. Cox, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Charles F. Craig, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Government of the United States, in a duty of great of the 113th Field Artillery, 30th Division, during its responsibility during World War I, as organizer and organization, training, and active operations in the St. administrator of Army schools for the development of Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel Cox laboratory personnel, thereby contributing one of the most displayed tireless energy, great resourcefulness, and military important measures for the prevention and control of attainments of a high order. By his skillful and energetic epidemic diseases throughout the Army. handling of his regiment he rendered the maximum support  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) to the Infantry to which he was attached so effectively that Born: at Danbury, Connecticut Home Town: Danbury, Connecticut he aided materially in the successes achieved by our troops in those important engagements.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) CRAIG, DANIEL F. Born: at Raleigh, North Carolina Citation: Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel COX, CREED F. F. Craig, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Creed World War I. General Craig served with distinction as F. Cox, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Commanding Officer of the 302d Field Artillery, 76th exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Division, and later, upon being promoted to the grade of Government of the United States, in a duty of great Brigadier General, as Commanding General of the 157th responsibility during World War I. As Commander of one Field Artillery Brigade, 82d Division, his service was or more elements of the 4th Artillery Brigade in addition to equally conspicuous. Due to his aggressive leadership, his his own regiment, the 77th Field Artillery, in the Aisne batteries were at all times close behind the advancing

66 Infantry. The accurate support which they furnished was military attainments and ability of a high order. By his clear largely due to his management and technical skill as an conception of his function, his untiring energy, and in his artillerist. proper exercise of initiative, he contributed in a large  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) measure to the successful employment of the Army Artillery Born: at Mahaska County, Iowa of the 1st Army during the St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne Home Town: Garnett, Kansas offensives.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) CRAIG, MALIN Born: at Fort Smith, Arkansas (First Award) Home Town: Muskogee, Oklahoma Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in CRILE, GEORGE W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Malin Citation: Craig (0-86), Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United George W. Crile, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the General Craig served in turn as Chief of Staff of a division, Government of the United States, in a duty of great a corps, and an Army, in each of which capacities he responsibility during World War I. By his skill, researches, exhibited great ability. His personal influence, and discoveries, Colonel Crile saved the lives of many of aggressiveness, and untiring efforts were repeatedly our wounded soldiers. His tireless efforts to devise new displayed in the operations of the 1st Corps in the vicinity of methods of treatment to prevent infection and surgical shock Chateau-Thierry, on the Oureq, and the Vesle during the St. revolutionized Army surgery and met with the greatest Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. success.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri Born: at Chili, Ohio Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio Personal Awards: Army DSM (WWI), Army DSM (Interim), Army DSM (WWII) CRONKHITE, ADELBERT Citation: CRAIN, JAMES K. The President of the United States takes pleasure in (First Award) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Adelbert Cronkhite, Major General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Government of the United States, in a duty of great K. Crain, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. General Cronkhite exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the commanded the 80th Division during the Argonne-Meuse Government of the United States, in a duty of great offensive, where he demonstrated great ability as a leader responsibility during World War I. Successively as and proved himself a commander of initiative and courage. Ordnance Officer of the 42d Division, 1st Army Corps and  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Army, Colonel Crain displayed exceptional ability in the Born: at Litchfield Center, New York organization and administration of work of great magnitude. Home Town: Arizona Encountering unforeseen and perplexing problems, he solved them with initiative and sound judgment, showing a CROOKSTON, WILLIAM J. full understanding of existing needs and conditions of the Citation: service. He was tireless in energy and resourceful, proving The President of the United States takes pleasure in at all times devoted to his important duties. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) William J. Crookston, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, Born: at Hallettsville, Texas for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Home Town: Cuero, Texas the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Division Surgeon, CRAVENS, RICHARD K. Colonel Crookston displayed marked ability of organization Citation: and administration throughout the service of the 28th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division in France. With keen judgment he supervised the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to location of dressing stations and field hospitals and used Richard K. Cravens, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, remarkable discretion in directing the entire work of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to evacuation of a large number of casualties. By constant the Government of the vigilance with unceasing effort he provided for the health United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and treatment of the troops with whom he served, displaying World War I. Both as Adjutant and as Assistant Chief of professional attainments of a high order. Staff, G-1, of the Headquarters Army Artillery, 1st Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Cravens exhibited Born: at Irwin, Pennsylvania 67 Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania responsibility during World War I. Serving in turn as Director, 2d Corps Artillery School, from January to April CROWDER, ENOCH H. 1918, Chief of Staff of the Artillery of the 1st and 4th Army Citation: Corps from May to September 1918, Chief of Field Artillery The President of the United States takes pleasure in Section, Office of Chief of Artillery, American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Enoch Expeditionary Forces, from September 1918 to March 1919, H. Crowder, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Colonel Cubbison performed his duties in a conspicuously meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of meritorious manner at all times. By his great energy, sound the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during judgment, marked ability, and high professional attainments World War I, as Provost Marshal General in the preparation he contributed materially to the successes achieved against and operation of the draft laws of the Nation during the war. the enemy, rendering invaluable services to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918) Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Edinburg, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Home Town: Trenton, Missouri Born: at Harrisville, Pennsylvania Home Town: Kansas City, Kansas CRUIKSHANK, WILLIAM M. Citation: CULBERSON, WILLIAM L. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William M. Cruikshank, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the William L. Culberson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. General Cruikshank services to the Government commanded with ability the Artillery of the 3d Division on of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Marne during the Germany attack on 15 July 1918. World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Culberson displayed Subsequently, during the advance on 18 July, due to his extraordinary qualities of leadership and ability for tactical knowledge and successful placing of the guns, he organization. While engaged upon another mission he greatly assisted in the repulse of the enemy. Later he discovered six companies of infantry, which had been rendered valuable services as Commander of Artillery of the ordered to relieve a front-line unit, lost and confused, due to 4th Army Corps. the misdirection of the guides, who had lost their way.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Coming upon these companies when the men were Born: at Washington, D.C. beginning to straggle from the ranks, he rallied them, and by Home Town: Washington, D.C. his personal efforts alone succeeded in bringing them to their position just before daylight and in time to take part in CRUSAN, CLYDE B. the pending operation. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Clifton, Texas presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clyde Home Town: Hillsboro, Texas B. Crusan, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the CUMMING, JAMES G. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. Colonel Crusan was The President of the United States takes pleasure in charged with the important duty of administering the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Supplies Division of the Quartermaster Department of the G. Cumming, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. American Expeditionary Forces, where he exhibited Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished organizing ability of the highest order. His efforts and services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of foresight had a marked influence on the successful delivery great responsibility during World War I. As Sanitary of rations, clothing, and other quartermaster supplies to Inspector, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, combat troops. from 25 April 1918 to 18 August 1919, Colonel Cumming  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) rendered exceptionally meritorious services in connection Born: at Kelly's Station, Pennsylvania with the studies of epidemic influenza and pneumonia, and Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania due to the high degree of efficiency displayed by him the mortality rate at this port was held to a minimum. Colonel CUBBISON, DONALD C. Cumming's research work while at this port has proved of Citation: great value to the military forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1929) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Oil City, Pennsylvania Donald C. Cubbison, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, Home Town: Ann Arbor, Michigan for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great

68 CURTIS, FRANK R. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. As G-2, 29th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division from September 1917 until January 1918, and from presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank July to December 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Cutchins R. Curtis, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for displayed sound judgment and exceptional ability in the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the organization and administration of that section of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great division staff. Later as G-4, Liaison Officer, American responsibility during World War I, while on duty in the Section, Permanent International Armistice Commission, he Office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army in rendered highly meritorious service in a position of great organization and training of technical troops of the Signal responsibility. Corps.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Richmond, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921) Home Town: Richmond, Virginia Born: at Mount Vernon, New York Home Town: Mount Vernon, New York CUTLER, ELLIOTT C. CUSHING, HARVEY (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elliott Harvey Cushing, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for C. Cutler, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Senior Consultant of responsibility during World War I, as Director of Surgical Neurological Surgery, American Expeditionary Forces, and Teams and Chief of the Surgical Service in hospital in direct charge of the treatment of gunshot wounds of the formations at the front during our activities on the Marne head in hospitals of the 1st Army, American Expeditionary and the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Forces, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Born: at Bangor, Maine Cushing performed conspicuous and distinguished service Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts to the Government, and through his individual efforts in that capacity saved the lives of many severely wounded soldiers. DALEY, EDMUND L.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Citation: Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to CUTCHEON, FRANKLIN WARNER M. Edmund L. Daley, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Daley Franklin Warner M. Cutcheon, Lieutenant Colonel served with distinction as Division Engineer of the 3d (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Division and as Commanding Officer of the 6th Engineers. distinguished services to the Government of the United Due to his energy and resourcefulness, he accomplished States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. arduous tasks with marked success. With remarkable skill As Chairman of the Board of Contracts and Adjustments, he directed the laying out of the defense scheme of the Lieutenant Colonel Cutcheon supervised and conducted positions taken in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, rendering important negotiations with allied governments and their services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary citizens with marked success. His complete knowledge of Forces. the legal and financial matters couple with his capacity for  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts work were important factors in the successful management Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts of the Army's fiscal affairs in Europe, rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. DALLAM, SAMUEL F.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Dexter, Michigan Citation: Home Town: Locust Valley, Long Island, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to CUTCHINS, JOHN A. Samuel F. Dallam, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John great responsibility during World War I. As Inspector of the A. Cutchins, Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff Corps), U.S. 5th Army Corps, Colonel Dallam demonstrated an Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished unusually high degree of professional attainments, ability, 69 and devotion to duty in the tasks assigned to him, including responsibility during World War I, as Division Ordnance the inspection of conduct and methods of supply, instruction Officer, 27th Division, a position of great responsibility, of troops, and investigation of vital and difficult problems of involving many difficulties of supply and administration. administration, thereby contributing materially to the With marked ability Lieutenant Colonel Daly adapted the successful operations of the 5th Army Corps, and rendering American supply system to that used by the British units important services to the American Expeditionary Forces in with which his division operated. He accomplished a great the operations against the enemy during the St. Mihiel and task and rendered services of eminent worth. Meuse-Argonne offensives.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1929) Born: at New York, New York Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania DANFORD, ROBERT M. DALTON, ALBERT C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert M. Danford, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for C. Dalton, Brigadier General [then Colonel], U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While on duty in the responsibility during World War I as General Office of the Chief of Field Artillery, General Danford Superintendent, Army Transport Services, and displayed marked ability in planning the organization of Quartermaster, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, field artillery replacement depots. He then proceeded to from 1 November 1917 to 5 November 1918. General Camp Jackson, South Carolina, established this depot, and Dalton displayed marked ability as an organizer and administered it during the remainder of the war with rare administrator, having under his supervision thousands of ability and judgment. employees and subordinates. By his energy, capacity, and  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) ability to get results he rendered services of great value to Born: at New Boston, Illinois Home Town: New Boston, Illinois the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Thorntown, Indiana DANIELL, JOHN F. Home Town: Clarkshill, Indiana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DALY, CHARLES P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: F. Daniell, Major (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Charles P. Daly, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. responsibility during World War I. As Adjutant General, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Base Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, France, and as Acting services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Chief of Staff of that section from 4 September to 14 great responsibility during World War I, in aiding and December 1918, Major Daniell displayed unusual executive improving the Service of Supply of the United States while and administrative skill, sound judgment, and devotion to on duty in the Office of the Quartermaster General during duty in the multiplicity of detail involved in the operation of the period when the development of supply methods in the the section, notably in connection with troop movement United States was in process of initiation. His experience problems. The grave responsibilities placed upon Major and knowledge of administrative, legal, and executive Daniell were met in a signally successful manner, and he matters were of immense value to the Government. Later he contributed materially to the successful operations of Base rendered exceptionally meritorious service in the Section No. 1, American Expeditionary Forces. organization and operation of  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1928) the General Supply Depot at New Orleans, Louisiana. Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at St. Louis , Missouri Home Town: Junction City, Kansas DARNALL, CARL ROGER Citation: DALY, JOSEPH J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carl The President of the United States takes pleasure in Roger Darnall, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the J. Daly, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, Government of the United States, in a duty of great for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to responsibility during World War I. Colonel Darnall has the Government of the United States, in a duty of great rendered especially meritorious and distinguished service in

70 organizing, developing, and administering the Supply marked degree the many and varied qualifications of a Division of the Medical Department, and it is due to his successful commanding officer of troops. In the foresight and ability that new sources of medical supplies organization and training of his regiment he brought it to a were developed in this country so that adequate quantities of notably high state of efficiency and morale with great material were always available for use with the sick and thoroughness and in a remarkably short time. Afterward he wounded of the Army. handled it in all its actions against the enemy with marked  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) success, displaying courage, resourcefulness, tactical skill, Born: at Collin County, Texas and military leadership of the highest order. Home Town: Milford, New Jersey  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Germany *DAVIDSON, FRED LINCOLN Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Citation: Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Fred Lincoln Davidson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. DAVIS, CHARLES G. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I, as Division presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Machine-Gun Officer, 3d Division. By his supervision and Charles G. Davis, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for dispositions, Lieutenant Colonel Davidson contributed exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the materially to the success of the 7th Machine-Gun Battalion Government of the United States, in a duty of great at chateau-Thierry in May 1918, and that of the machine- responsibility during World War I, while in command of the gun units of the division in the repulse of the enemy 123d Field Artillery, 33d Division, during the St. Mihiel and offensive across the Marne from 15 to 18 July 1918, and Meuse-Argonne offensives.  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) during the Meuse-Argonne campaign. He displayed at all Born: at Geneseo, Illinois times energy and excellent judgment under difficult Home Town: Geneseo, Illinois conditions, and his work deserves high commendation.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) DAVIS, EDWARD Born: at Bucksport, Maine Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DAVIDSON, PRESTON presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Edward Davis, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Preston Davidson, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster responsibility during World War I while serving as Military Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Attaché at The Hague, Netherlands.  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) distinguished services to the Government of the United Born: at Litchfield, Illinois States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Lieutenant Colonel Preston organized the Fuel and Storage Division of the War Department and also assisted in DAVIS, EDWIN G. reorganizing the Salvage Service upon a most efficient Citation: bases to meet war conditions. By his sound judgment, The President of the United States takes pleasure in marked legal and administrative ability, and unselfish presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin devotion to duty he rendered conspicuous service in G. Davis, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, reorganizing and developing the Real Estate Service of the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to War Department. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919) responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Born: at Louisville, Kentucky Home Town: Tuxedo Park, New York Disciplinary Division of the Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Army, Colonel Davis contributed a most DAVIS, ABEL helpful means of avoiding serious errors in the Citation: administration of military justice during the war.  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Samaria, Idaho presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Abel Home Town: Samaria, Idaho Davis, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of DAVIS, JOSEPH R. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. As Commanding Officer, 132d Infantry The President of the United States takes pleasure in Regiment, 33d Division, Colonel Davis displayed in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph 71 R. Davis, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exacting duties with high professional skill and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the administrative ability. The exceptional efficiency of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Adjutant General's Department under his direction was a responsibility during World War I. Colonel Davis material factor in the success of the Staff work at General commanded the 15th Field Artillery throughout all the Headquarters. major operations in which the Second Division participated,  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) at all times proving himself an officer of unusual ability and Born: at Lancaster, Pennsylvania Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania sound judgment. Inspiring the members of his command by his aggressive spirit, he kept his regiment at all times in closest proximity to the Infantry units which it supported, DAVIS, WILLIAM C. thereby contributing materially to the successes achieved by Citation: his division against the enemy. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Springdale, Arkansas William C. Davis, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Home Town: Lowell, Arkansas exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great DAVIS, MILTON F. responsibility during World War I. In command of the Citation: Artillery support of the Fifth Corps in November 1918, The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Davis rendered services of the highest order. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milton Through his energy, intelligence, and skill his guns were F. Davis, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for ever ready for an emergency. The successes of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the operations between the Meuse and the Argonne Forest were Government of the United States, in a duty of great in a measure due to his strong support of the attacking responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Schools Infantry. Section, Division of Military Aeronautics, Colonel Davis'  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) work in perfecting a system of training was thorough and Born: at McGrawville, New York Home Town: McGrawville, New York complete. His soundness of judgment, fairness in dealing with all the boards of officers and branches of the service, and unusual executive ability made his work a decisive *DAVIS, WILLIAM D. (KIA) factor in the successful production of trained air personnel. Citation: He rendered services of the highest order to the Government The President of the United States takes pride in presenting in a position of great responsibility. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) William D. Davis, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Born: at Milton, Minnesota exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: McCoy, Oregon Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during DAVIS, RICHMOND P. World War I. Colonel Davis served with marked success as Citation: Commanding Officer of the 361st Infantry Regiment, The President of the United States takes pleasure in displaying military attainments of a high order. Inspiring the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to men by his faithful devotion to duty, he proved a potent Richmond P. Davis, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for factor in the achievements of the 91st Division. While ably exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the directing his regiment in action during the early part of Government of the United States, in a duty of great November 1918, he was killed by an enemy shell. responsibility during World War I, as Acting Chief of the  War Department, General Orders No. 98 (1919) 9th Corps Artillery, in which position his direction of Born: at Duplain, Michigan Home Town: Neosho, Missouri Artillery employment and his intelligent comment on its Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army employment by subordinate commanders was conspicuous. Distinguished Service Medal  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Born: at Statesville, North Carolina Home Town: Statesville, North Carolina DAWES, CHARLES G. Citation: DAVIS, ROBERT C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles G. Dawes, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the C. Davis, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Government of the United States, in a duty of great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of responsibility during World War I. General Dawes rendered the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during most conspicuous services in the organization of the World War I. As Adjutant General of the American General Purchasing Board as General Purchasing Agent of Expeditionary Forces, General Davis had performed his the American Expeditionary Forces and as the Representative of the U.S. Army on the Military Board of 72 Allied Supply. His rare abilities, sound business judgment, western front. By his marked devotion to duty and splendid and aggressive energy were invaluable in securing needed administrative abilities, great numbers of our own and allied supplies for the Allied armies in Europe. sick and wounded were cared for, resulting in the saving of  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) many lives. His services were of great value to the Born: at Marietta, Ohio American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Evanston, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Born: at Waymart, Pennsylvania DAY, LEE GARNET Home Town: Waymart, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DE TARNOWSKY, GEORGE presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lee Citation: Garnet Day, Major (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great George De Tarnowsky, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical responsibility during World War I. In command of the Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and regulating station at St. Dizier, France, Major Day displayed distinguished services to the Government of the United extraordinary ability in the promptness with which he States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. organized and assured a steady flow of supplies to the 1st In organizing and commanding American Red Cross Army in the advance against the St. Mihiel salient and in the Military Hospital No. 5, American Expeditionary Forces. Argonne offensive. It was largely due to his splendid efforts Notwithstanding the serous deficiency in personnel and in a time of great emergency that our troops were provided material Colonel De Tarnowsky, by his energy and efficient with necessary ammunition and supplies. administration, received and treated great numbers of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) wounded evacuated to the Paris district during June and July Born: at New York, New York 1918. Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Born: at France DE BEVOISE, CHARLES I. Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DE WITT, JOHN L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to (First Award) Charles I. De Bevoise, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John responsibility during World War I. General De Bevoise L. De Witt, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally served with credit as Commander of Trains and Military meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Police of the 27th Division. Later, in Command of the 107th the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Infantry, 27th Division, he proved himself to be an World War I. Colonel De Witt organized the Supply Section energetic and resourceful leader during the operations of the General Staff of the 1st Army and successfully against the Hindenburg line and those on the Le Selle River. administered this important section during all the operations After being promoted to Brigadier General he continued to of that command. The results obtained by his untiring render valuable services to the American Expeditionary efforts and brilliant professional ability had a marked Forces as Commander of the 53d Infantry Brigade, influence on the successes attained by the 1st Army. rendering conspicuous services to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Sidney, Nebraska Home Town: Fort Monroe, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York DEAN, ELMER A. Citation: DE LANEY, MATTHEW A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elmer The President of the United States takes pleasure in A. Dean, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Matthew A. De Laney, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. Colonel Dean came to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of France with a base hospital unit, which he established. Later great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding he organized and commanded the first large hospital center Officer, Base Hospital No. 10, at Le Treport, France, from 6 at Bazoilles. The success of this center in May 1917 to March 1918, Colonel De Laney displayed caring for a large number of sick and wounded was due in a tireless energy and military attainments of a high order in large measure to his high professional attainments, zeal, and the efficient operation of this important hospital on the extraordinary executive ability.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) 73 Born: at Centerville, Tennessee for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Home Town: Centerville, Tennessee the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during DEARMOND, EDWARD H. World War I. As Regimental Commander of the 104th Field Citation: Artillery, 27th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Delaney The President of the United States takes pleasure in demonstrated professional attainments and ability of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to highest order. By his sound tactical judgment and superior Edward H. Dearmond, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for knowledge of artillery he most successfully directed his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the units in support of the 157th Infantry Brigade in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great operations north of Verdun, 4 to 11 November 1918. By responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the keeping his elements close to the attacking Infantry 32d Division during the period of its training in the United he contributed in no small measure to the success of the States and in France, General Dearmond contributed largely Infantry brigade in these operations. He rendered services of to the organization and efficiency of that division. As Chief conspicuous merit and signal worth to the American of the Field Artillery Section of the Office of the Chief of Expeditionary Forces. Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, he perfected the  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) field artillery training system in France, and by his marked Born: at New York, New York ability for organization and his able supervision of that Home Town: New York, New York training, rendered services of great value.  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) DELANO, FREDERICK ADRIAN Born: at Greenfield, Missouri Citation: Home Town: Butler, Missouri The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to DEEMS, CLARENCE Frederick Adrian Delano, Colonel (Transportation Corps), Citation: U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I, as Deputy of the Clarence Deems, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Director General of Transportation, American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Expeditionary Forces, in connection with the evacuation of Government of the United States, in a duty of great American troops to the Ports of Embarkation, France, and responsibility during World War I. Colonel Deems served later in connection with the work of the Liquidation creditably as Commanding Officer of the 321st Field Commission. Artillery, 82d Division, giving proof of conspicuous  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) military attainments. Through his tireless energy and Born: at China technological skill as an artillerist his regiment gave most Home Town: Washington, D.C. effective assistance to the Infantry which it supported, and at all times furnished whole-hearted cooperation to the DENGLER, FREDERICK L. Infantry in the operations against the enemy. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Charlottesville, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Frederick L. Dengler, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to DELAFIELD, JOHN ROSS the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As a member of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Intelligence Section of the General Staff, American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Dengler efficiently organized Ross Delafield, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for and directed with rare ability the operation of the subsection exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the dealing with the enemy's man power, war material, Government of the United States, in a duty of great economic conditions, prisoners and documents, including responsibility during World War I, as Chairman of the War the enemy press. Later he was sent to the United States to Department Board of Contract Adjustment. expedite the organization and training of the intelligence  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) personnel of the division selected for overseas service, and Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York also to assist in the coordination of the work of the Intelligence Section of the American Expeditionary Forces with that of the War Department. In all these positions he DELANEY, JOHN T. displayed rare judgment, great initiative, and unremitting Citation: devotion to duty. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Born: at Hot Springs, Arkansas T. Delaney, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. Army, Home Town: Hot Springs, Arkansas

74 DENSON, ELEY P. DEWEY, BRADLEY Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eley P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Denson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Bradley Dewey, Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief of responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Gas Staff, G-3, 28th Division, from 15 September to 15 Defense Production Division in achieving under most trying November 1918. In this position Lieutenant Colonel Denson circumstances remarkable results in supplying the American displayed untiring energy, sound professional judgment and Expeditionary Forces with sufficient number of gas masks tactical skill, and unremitting attention to duty, thus of high grade and of improved design. contributing extremely valuable services to the 28th  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Division in its operations against the enemy. Born: at Burlington, Vermont Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Trinity, North Carolina Home Town: High Point, North Carolina DICKMAN, JOSEPH T. Citation: DERBY, RICHARD The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph The President of the United States takes pleasure in T. Dickman, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Richard Derby, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished World War I, as Commander of the 3d Army, American services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Expeditionary Forces. General Dickman commanded the 3d great responsibility during World War I. As Sanitary Division and contributed in large measure to success in Inspector for the 2d Division, and in charge of the front-line hurling back the final enemy general attack commencing 14 hospitalization and evacuation of the wounded during the July 1918. He participated in the offensive operations active operations of the division in the Marne area, and later northward to Vesle River; commanded the 4th Army Corps as Division Surgeon during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, from 18 August to 11 October 1918, including the operation Lieutenant Colonel Derby demonstrated high professional of the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient, and the 1st Army attainments, excellent judgment, and gallantry in the Corps during the Meuse-Argonne operations from 12 execution of his important duties. Due to his energy, the October until after the armistice. Later he commanded the sanitary units under his control were amply provided with 3d Army of Occupation at Coblenz, Germany. facilities for the proper care of the sick and wounded in the  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1920) field. He has given services of significant worth to the Born: at Dayton, Ohio Home Town: Wapakoneta, Ohio American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) Born: at New York, New York DICKSON, ROBERT A. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DEVOL, CARROLL A. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Citation: A. Dickson, Lieutenant Colonel (Sanitary Corps), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carroll services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of A. Devol, Major General (Retired), U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Charge of the Administrative Division in the Office of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Chief Surgeon. American Expeditionary Forces, by his responsibility during World War I. General Devol, first as foresight, executive ability and unusual knowledge of Depot Quartermaster and later as Zone Supply Officer in administrative details Lieutenant Colonel Dickson San Francisco, handled the Service of Supply and Service of successfully organized and directed a record system which Transportation on the Pacific coast during the war, being functioned on a highly efficient bases throughout the world responsible for the supply of troops serving in the war, thereby rendering in a position of great responsibility, Philippines, Hawaii, Siberia, and Alaska and the camps on conspicuous the Pacific coast. He handled this large responsibility with services to the American Expeditionary Forces. ability, good judgment, and conspicuous success.  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) Born: at Lansingburg, New York Born: at Waterford, Ohio Home Town: Waterford, New York Home Town: Waterford, Ohio

75 DILLARD, JAMES B. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Citation: the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James World War I. As Commander of the 6th Field Artillery, 1st B. Dillard, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for Division, Colonel Dodds handled the regiment so brilliantly exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the under severe conditions throughout the St. Mihiel operation, Government of the United States, in a duty of great 12 to 13 September 1918, and the Meuse-Argonne responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Heavy operations from 30 September to 11 November 1918, that Artillery Section of the Carriage Division of the Office of the regimen demonstrated an unusually high degree of the Chief of Ordnance, in which capacity he was charged efficiency and morale. He repeatedly displayed superior with the design and development of all railway and other tactical judgment and knowledge of artillery, and by his heavy artillery; and later as Chief of the Engineering exceptional ability, leadership, and devotion to duty Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which rendered the maximum support to the Infantry of the 1st capacity he was charged with the design and development Division in effectively executing the most difficult missions of all articles of ordnance supplied to the U.S. Army. assigned to him, thus rendering conspicuous services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Norfolk, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana Born: at Detroit, Michigan Home Town: Detroit, Michigan DILLON, THEODORE H. Citation: D'OLIER, FRANKLIN The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Theodore H. Dillon, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Franklin D'Olier, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and great responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief distinguished services to the Government of the United Engineer, 1st Army, a position of great responsibility. States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. During the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations Lieutenant Colonel D'Olier displayed marked ability in the Colonel Dillon administered the first engineer troops and organization and efficient administration of the American the organization plans, and field work of the engineer plans, Salvage Depot at St. Pierre des Corps, of which he operations and information section and other engineer was the Commanding Officer. To his untiring zeal and enterprises conducted in the 1st Army. By his energy and constant devotion to duty is due the success with which this keen application he rendered services of much worth. plant, the largest industrial undertaking in the American  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Expeditionary Forces, was operated. Born: at Center Valley, Indiana  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Home Town: Bedford, Indiana Born: at Burlington, New Jersey Home Town: Riverton, New Jersey DISQUE, BRICE PURSELL Citation: DONALDSON, THOMAS Q. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brice The President of the United States takes pleasure in Pursell Disque, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Thomas Q. Donaldson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I, in connection with the Government of the United States, in a duty of great organization and administration of the spruce production responsibility during World War I. As Inspector General of activities of the Bureau of Aircraft Production while serving the Services of Supply, by his energy, sound judgment, and as Officer in Charge of the Spruce Production Division and able management General Donaldson organized and brought President of the United States Spruce Production to a state of marked efficiency the Inspector General's Corporation. Department in the Services of Supply. He proved a most  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) potent factor in raising the standard of discipline throughout Born: at California, Ohio the command, rendering services of conspicuous worth. Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Greenville, South Carolina DODDS, WILLIAM H., JR. Home Town: Greenville, South Carolina Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Dodds, Jr., Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, 76 DONOVAN, WILLIAM JOSEPH "WILD BILL" Chief of Development Division, Chemical Warfare Service, (First Award) Colonel Dorsey has displayed fine technical skill and Citation: administrative ability in developing materials and processes The President of the United States takes pleasure in which have contributed greatly to the achievements of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Chemical Warfare Service during the war. William Joseph "Wild Bill" Donovan (0-102383), Colonel  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Dresden, Ohio (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Home Town: Cleveland Heights, Ohio distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. DOWELL, CASSIUS M. As Battalion Commander of the 165th Infantry Regiment, Citation: 42d Division, during its operations in the Baccarat Sector The President of the United States takes pleasure in from 28 to 31 July 1918, Colonel Donovan demonstrated presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to high professional attainments and marked ability. He Cassius M. Dowell, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate displayed conspicuous energy and most efficient leadership General's Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally in the advance of his battalion across the Ourcq River and meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the capture of strong enemy positions. In October 1918, as the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Lieutenant Colonel he commanded the same regiment with World War I. As Assistant to the Provost Marshal General marked success and distinction in the Meuse-Argonne from 10 April to 3 September 1917, Lieutenant Colonel offensive. His devotion to duty, heroism, and pronounced Dowell assisted in the administration of the Selective qualities of a commander enabled him to successfully Service law, being charged with the responsibility of the accomplish all missions assigned to him in this important appointments of all local and district Draft Boards. As Judge operation. From 3 January to 3 March 1919, as Inspector Advocate, 26th Division, from 3 September 1917 to 2 Instructor, Provost Marshall General's Department, he January 1918, Chief of Staff, 26th Division from 2 January rendered services of great value to the American to 17 April 1918, Lieutenant Colonel 102d Infantry, and for Expeditionary Forces. part of the period Commanding Officer of that regiment  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Born: January 1, 1883 at Buffalo, New York from 17 April to 13 June 1918, G-3 for the 26th Division Home Town: Buffalo, New York from 15 September to 31 December 1918, Lieutenant Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (WWI), Distinguished Colonel Dowell displayed sound tactical judgment, Service Cross (WWI), 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals administrative and executive qualities of a high order, and unremitting attention and devotion to his duties, thus DOREY, HALSTEAD rendering services of great value to his Government in a Citation: position of great responsibility. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1924) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Landes, Illinois Halstead Dorey, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Terre Haute, Indiana exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great DOYLE, LUKE C. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Dorey Citation: commanded with distinction the 4th Infantry Regiment, 3d The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the battle presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Luke of the Marne, the advance from the Marne to the Ourcq, and C. Doyle, Major (Sanitary Corps), U.S. Army, for in the advance to the Ourcq, capturing Charmel, Charmel- exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Chateau, Villardelle Ferme, and Roncheres. The success Government of the United States, in a duty of great attained by his command were greatly influenced by the responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Regulating high qualities of leadership he continually displayed in all Officer, G-4, General Headquarters, American these operations. Expeditionary Forces, Major Doyle arranged the schedules  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) of hospital and medical supply trains with marked ability Born: at St. Louis, Missouri and succeeded in maintaining those schedules, despite Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri numerous difficulties. His aggressive action in time of Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal emergency, whereby he surmounted unforeseen obstacles, together with the excellent performance of his duties, were DORSEY, FRANK M. material factors in the alleviation of much suffering and in Citation: the saving of many lives among the wounded sent from the The President of the United States takes pleasure in front.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts M. Dorsey, Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As a civilian and as 77 DRAIN, JAMES A. DRISCOLL, THOMAS A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. Drain, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, Thomas A. Driscoll, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of responsibility during World War I. From his experience as the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Ordnance Officer of the 1st Division during its early months World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 91st in France, Lieutenant Colonel Drain rendered valuable Division, during the operations of the division in the Meuse- service in assisting the Chief of Ordnance, American Argonne offensive, and during the advance from the Lys to Expeditionary Forces, in formulating the policies for the and beyond the Scheldt supply and maintenance of ordnance for subsequent River, by his keen foresight, discriminating judgment, and divisions. Later he performed important work in charge of organizing ability, Lieutenant Colonel Driscoll was able at the machine gun and small arms division in the office of the all times to give to his commanding officer accurate and Chief of Ordnance, American Expeditionary Forces, and complete information of the enemy dispositions and to finally rendered service of a high order in representing his furnish valuable assistance in the preparation of all attack Government as American Member of the Anglo-American orders, thereby rendering services of inestimable value to Tank Commission. the success of the division.  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Warren County, Illinois Born: at Virginia City, Nevada Home Town: Washington, D.C. Home Town: San Mateo, California

DRAKE, CHARLES BRYANT DRUM, HUGH A. Citation: (First Award) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles Bryant Drake, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the A. Drum, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Government of the United States, in a duty of great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of responsibility during World War I, in the organization of the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Motor Transport Corps. World War I. Upon General Drum, as Chief of Staff of the  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) 1st Army, devolved the important duty of organizing the Born: September 14, 1872 at Old Forge, Pennsylvania headquarters of this command and of coordinating the Home Town: Old Forge, Pennsylvania Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine detailed staff work in its operations in the St. Mihiel and Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal Argonne-Meuse offensives. His tact, zeal, and high professional attainments had a marked influence on the DRAKE, FRANCIS E. success that attended the operations of the 1st Army. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals Francis E. Drake, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished DUFFY, FRANCIS PATRICK services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in Drake served as Chief of Control Bureau, Office of General presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Purchasing Agent, American Expeditionary Forces. Francis Patrick Duffy, Captain (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for Through his office, for the purpose of coordination and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the approval, passed all the purchases of the American Government of the United States, in a duty of great Expeditionary Forces in France, and due to his highly responsibility during World War I. Chaplain Duffy efficient organization in connection with the supply performed with distinction his combined duties as procurement work, close and harmonious relations were Regimental and Division Chaplain, stimulating the work of sustained at all times with the French Government. His all with whom he came in contact. When his division was in unusual tact, marked ability, and great energy in a position rest areas, he was tireless and devoted in his efforts to help of great responsibility were of incalculable benefit to the all with whom he served. Whether in the front-line trenches Supply Service of the American Expeditionary Forces. or in an attack, he was with the troops, encouraging them to  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) greater effort, an example of fearlessness and devotion to Born: at Farmington, Michigan Home Town: New York, New York duty, helping to care for the sick and wounded,

78 administering to the dying, and arranging for the burial of the successful operations of the 28th Division and the the dead. American forces in France.  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: May 2, 1871 at Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Born: at Dubois, Pennsylvania Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal DUNN, JOHN M. Citation: DUGAN, THOMAS B. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John The President of the United States takes pleasure in M. Dunn, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Thomas B. Dugan, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Positive Government of the United States, in a duty of great Branch, Military Intelligence Division, General Staff. To responsibility during World War I. General Dugan Colonel Dunn's untiring energy, zeal, and ability the commanded the 70th Infantry Brigade, 35th Division, efficiency of the service of gathering collating, and during a part of the Meuse-Argonne offensive with great distributing military information is largely due. distinction and marked ability. By his painstaking energy,  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) zeal, and great initiative he proved to be a material factor in Born: at Wilmington, Delaware the success of the division. Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Baltimore, Maryland DUNWOODY, HALSEY Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DUNCAN, GEORGE B. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Halsey Citation: Dunwoody, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great George B. Duncan, Major General, U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Supply and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Assistant Chief of Air Service, by his energy, tact, and Government of the United States, in a duty of great executive ability, Colonel Dunwoody built up an efficient responsibility during World War I. Arriving in France with Supply Service, capable of meeting the program for the first contingent of American troops, General Duncan material, airplanes, motors, and equipment. He established commanded in turn a regiment, brigade, and division with and maintained excellent relations with the allied military conspicuous success. In the command of the 77th Division authorities. His service was marked by exceptional in the Baccarat sector his sound military judgment, energy, administrative ability, comprehensive knowledge of the and resolution were important factors in the successes needs and conditions of the service, and whole-hearted gained. Later, in command of the 82d Division in the devotion to his important tasks. Argonne-Meuse offensive, he proved himself a brilliant  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) leader with great force and energy. Born: at Washington, D.C.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania Born: at Lexington, Kentucky Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky EASBY-SMITH, JAMES S. Citation: DUNLAP, WILLIAM R. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James The President of the United States takes pleasure in S. Easby-Smith, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished William R. Dunlap, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I, in connection with Government of the United the administration of the Selective Service law during the States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. war. To all of the tasks assigned to him Colonel Easby- Promoted in turn to Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Smith brought an indefatigable energy and rare unselfish Colonel, while serving with the Infantry regiments of the devotion, without which their accomplishment would have 28th Division, Colonel Dunlap displayed unusual been impossible. administrative, executive, and organizing ability and sound  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920) judgment. His brilliant leadership of his battalion in action Born: at Tuskaloosa, Alabama against the enemy and later, that of the regiment, testified to Home Town: Washington, D.C. the unusual skill and soldierly qualities of this officer. Colonel Dunlap's services contributed in a marked degree to 79 ECKELS, CHARLES B. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Citation: the Government The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to World War I. As Commander of the 305th Sanitary Train, Charles B. Eckels, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster consisting of the 317th, 318th, 319th, and 320th Field Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Hospitals, and later as Division Surgeon, 80th Division, in a distinguished services to the Government of the United position of great responsibility, Lieutenant Colonel Edie States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, maintained suitable dressing stations and provided for the as assistant to the chief quartermaster, American continuous evacuation of the wounded in an exceptionally Expeditionary Forces, from 23 July 1917 to 31 January efficient manner under conditions of almost constant fire. 1919. During this period Lieutenant Colonel Eckels served  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Born: at Baltimore, Maryland as Chief of the Finance Division of the Chief Home Town: Connellsville, Pennsylvania Quartermaster's Office and successfully handled the numerous complex financial questions arising in the EDIE, GUY L. American Expeditionary Forces in France, England, and Citation: Italy. He also performed the duty of Chief Disbursing The President of the United States takes pleasure in Officer for the American Expeditionary Forces in procuring presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guy L. and transferring funds for disbursement by the finance Edie, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for officers of the several services, until the establishment of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Financial Requisition Officer. The success with which these Government of the United States, in a duty of great offices of great responsibility functioned was due largely to responsibility during World War I. Colonel Edie was placed his exceptional ability, devotion to duty, and conspicuous in charge of the Medical Service at Brest, France, at the time services. when it became the chief port of debarkation for American  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania troops and at a period when the arrival of troops in Home Town: Washington, D.C. unprecedented numbers, and with many sick, overwhelmed the medical arrangements for their care. By his great EDGAR, CLINTON G. resourcefulness he successfully overcame the many difficult Citation: problems that were presented. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Christiansburg, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Christiansburg, Virginia Clinton G. Edgar, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished *EDWARDS, CLARENCE R. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I, as Officer in The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Charge of the Construction Division, Signal Corps, Aviation the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Section. Being a trained engineer with exceptional capacity, Clarence R. Edwards, Major General, U.S. Army, for Colonel Edgar was placed in charge of the construction exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Division, Signal Corps, and had complete charge and Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility for all buildings constructed for the Air responsibility during World War I. After having organized Service, which consisted of 27 aviation fields, 9 depots, 2 the 26th Division, General Edwards commanded it with experimental stations, as well as many minor activities. He distinction during all but 18 days of its active service at the originated and installed the systems of securing lands for all front. The high qualities of leadership and unfailing aviation fields, securing grants and gifts of all facilities, devotion to duty displayed by him were responsible for the including water and electric lights. He was responsible for marked espirit and morale of his command. To his marked the conception, design, and production of the all-steel tactical ability and energy are largely due the brilliant demountable standard hangar adopted by the Army and successes achieved by the 26th National Guard Division Navy for use in the Air Service. By his untiring energy, during its operations against the enemy from 4 February sound judgment, and large grasp of construction problems, 1918 to 11 November 1918. General Edwards died 14 he has rendered services of inestimable value to the February 1931. Government in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1937)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Born: at Detroit, Michigan Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

EDWARDS, OLIVER EDIE, ELLIOTT B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oliver presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elliott Edwards, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally B. Edie, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, 80 meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of served with the 5th Army Corps, which included the active the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during operations in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and was World War I. Due to his rare ability and high professional charged with the arduous and responsible duties of attainments, General Edwards was selected to organize the inspection, including methods of supply, control of traffic, Machine-Gun Training Center, the success of which was, in and investigation of vital and difficult problems of a large measure, due to his zealous and energetic administration. At all times he demonstrated an unusually administration. high degree of efficiency, zealous devotion to duty,  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) professional attainments, and courage, thereby contributing Born: at Chesterfield, Massachusetts materially to the successful operations of the 5th Army Home Town: Chesterfield, Massachusetts Corps, and rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. EISENHOWER, DWIGHT DAVID  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1929) (First Award) Born: at Montgomery, Alabama Citation: Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to ELTINGE, WILLIAM Dwight David Eisenhower (0-3822), Lieutenant Colonel Citation: (Tank Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished services to the Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. William Eltinge, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for While Commanding Officer of the Tank Corps Training exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Center from 23 March 1918 to 18 November 1918, at Camp Government of the United States, in a duty of great Colt, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Lieutenant Colonel responsibility during World War I. As a member of the Eisenhower displayed unusual zeal, foresight, and marked Operations Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, administrative ability in the organization, training, and American Expeditionary Forces, General Eltinge exhibited preparation for overseas service of technical troops of the sound military judgment and foresight in drafting important Tank Corps. plans. Later, as Deputy Chief of Staff of the American  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Expeditionary Forces throughout the period of active Born: October 14, 1890 at Denison, Texas operations and thereafter he discharged the important and Home Town: Abilene, Kansas Personal Awards: 5@ Army Distinguished Service Medals, complex duties of his position with admirable efficiency and Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit by his untiring efforts and devotion to duty rendered conspicuous service to the Government. ELLIOTT, WILLIAM  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at South Woodstock, New York Citation: Home Town: Kingston, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to ELY, HANSON EDWARD William Elliott, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Quartermaster at Hanson Edward Ely, Major General, U.S. Army, for Langres, France, and at the Regulating Station at Is-sur- exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Tille, Colonel Elliott's energy and thorough knowledge of Government of the United States, in a duty of great methods and standards of supply have been of the greatest responsibility during World War I. General Ely commanded value to the Government, particularly while Depot with skill and marked ability, a regiment in trench Quartermaster at Is-sur-Tille, during a period when the operations north of Toul, west of Montdiddier, and during successful operations of some 20 divisions were dependent the attack at Cantigny. Later as Brigade Commander of the upon receiving supplies from that depot. 3d  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Canada Infantry Brigade, American Expeditionary Forces, during Home Town: San Rafael, California the Aisne-Marne and St. Mihiel offensives and in the attack on the strong enemy position of Mont Blanc Ridge; and as ELMORE, VINCENT M. Division Commander during the latter phase of the Meuse- Citation: Argonne offensive, he demonstrated rare qualities of The President of the United States takes pleasure in leadership. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) Born: November 23, 1867 at Buffalo Grove, Iowa Vincent M. Elmore, Lieutenant Colonel (Inspector General), Home Town: Iowa City, Iowa U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Distinguished Service Medal great responsibility during world War I. From 2 November 1918 to 28 February 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Elmore 81 EMBICK, STANLEY D. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the (First Award) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Director of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Department of Material, School of Fire, for Field Artillery presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from 9 May 1918 to 30 August Stanley D. Embick, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for 1918, General Ennis' untiring energy, devotion to duty, and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptional qualifications for the task he had to perform, Government of the United States, in a duty of great were directly responsible for the splendid organization responsibility during World War I. As a member of the developed. American Section of the Supreme War Council, by his  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) Born: at San Francisco, California sound military judgment, qualifications, his breadth of Home Town: New York, New York vision, and his sound military judgment, Colonel Embick has rendered invaluable aid in solving the many complex ENOCHS, BERKELEY problems that have come before the Supreme War Council. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Greencastle, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Berkeley Enochs, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for EMERSON, HAVEN exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff, 39th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Haven Division, from August 1917 until August 1918, by his Emerson, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, marked efficiency, loyal devotion to duty, and high military for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to attainments, Colonel Enochs played an important part in the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great successful organization and training of that division. Later, responsibility during World War I, as Chief Epidemicologist as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 4th Army Corps, From of the Office of the Chief Surgeon, American Expeditionary September 1918 until April 1919, he performed many duties Forces, where he perfected a system of keeping daily checks of great responsibility in a highly meritorious manner, on all of the many contagious diseases which afflicted the rendering services of signal worth to the American American Expeditionary Forces. Much sickness and many Expeditionary Forces. lives were saved by this system, the practical working of  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Ironton, Ohio which was due to the experience and tireless energy of Home Town: Ironton, Ohio Lieutenant Colonel Emerson.  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) Born: at New York, New York ERICKSON, HJALMER Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in EMERSON, THOMAS HENRY presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Hjalmer Erickson, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Thomas Henry Emerson, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished of the 26th Infantry, 1st Division, in all the operations east services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of of the Aire River from 1 to 11 October 1918, Colonel great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief Erickson rendered most meritorious service by displaying of Staff, G-3, of the Operations Section of the 5th Army marked tactical ability, courage, and resourcefulness in the Corps, Colonel Emerson performed his important duties handling of numerous critical situations, thus enabling his with marked zeal. By his rare technical skill in originating regiment to advance steadily to all its objectives. and developing plans for operations against the enemy he  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Norway rendered services of signal worth to the American Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ERWIN, JAMES B. Home Town: Arcata, California Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in ENNIS, WILLIAM P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Citation: B. Erwin, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during William P. Ennis, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for World War I. With sound technical skill, initiative, and 82 untiring energy, General Erwin assisted in the organization Home Town: Altoona, Pennsylvania and training of the 6th Division, and commanded with distinction the 12th Infantry Brigade during its operations in FAIRBANKS, WILLIAM H. the Vosges sector, and during the Meuse-Argonne Citation: offensive, 1 to 11 November 1918. His rare quality of The President of the United States takes pleasure in leadership and unremitting devotion to duty were material presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to factors in the successful operations of his division, William H. Fairbanks, Major (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for contributing markedly to the accomplishments of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) responsibility during World War I. As Signal Officer, 5th Born: at Savannah, Georgia Army Corps, from 25 August 1918 to 20 November 1918, Home Town: Savannah, Georgia which included active operations in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Major Fairbanks displayed EVANS, ROBERT K. superior professional attainments, exceptional ability and Citation: devotion to duty in maintaining the communications of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 5th Army Corps under the most difficult conditions, thereby presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert contributing materially to the successes of the operations of K. Evans, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally the 5th Army Corps, and rendering important service to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of American Expeditionary Forces in the operations against the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during enemy. World War I. As Department Commander, Philippine  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1929) Department, between 5 August 1917 and 5 August 1918, Born: at Chicago, Illinois General Evans handled many difficult problems arising in Home Town: Los Angeles, California that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill.  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) FAISON, SAMPSON L. Born: at Jackson, Mississippi Citation: Home Town: Mississippi The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to EXTON, CHARLES W. Sampson L. Faison, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. General Faison Charles W. Exton, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for commanded with great credit the 60th Infantry Brigade, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 30th Division, in the breaking of the enemy's Hindenburg Government of the United States, in a duty of great line at Bellicourt, France, and in subsequent operations in responsibility during World War I. As Assistant G-5, which important captures were made, all marking him as a General Headquarters, France, Colonel Exton had complete military commander of great energy and determination. responsibility for the control, supervision, and inspection of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the detachments of the American students in French Born: at Faison, North Carolina Universities, which was part of the educational system of Home Town: Faison, North Carolina the American Forces in Germany. He performed all his duties with exceptional efficiency and rendered services of FARNSWORTH, CHARLES S. much value. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Clinton, New Jersey presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Clinton, New Jersey Charles S. Farnsworth, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the FAIR, JOHN S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. In command of the 37th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division, General Farnsworth's efficient leadership and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John military ability were important factors in the successful S. Fair, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for operations in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and later exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the proved their worth when this division served with the Government of the United States, in a duty of great French and Belgian forces in Belgium. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Fair organized  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919) the Remount Service, controlled the purchasing of fuel and Born: at Lycoming County, Pennsylvania forage for the Army, and organized and started into Home Town: Clarion, Pennsylvania operation the Conservation and Reclamation Division. By his enthusiasm and energy, valuable results were obtained.  War Department, General Orders No. 81 (1919) Born: at Dakota, Nebraska 83 FASSETT, WILLIAM M. Coast Artillery Training Center at Fort Monroe, Virginia, Citation: General Fergusson rendered specially meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in conspicuous service in organizing and administering that presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to center and in the preparation and execution of the plans for William M. Fassett, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for the organization, training, and equipment of the units of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Coast Artillery for overseas service. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: at Riddleton, Tennessee responsibility during World War I. In the forcing of the Home Town: Riddleton, Tennessee crossing of the Escault River, Belgium, in November 1918, and the establishment of a bridgehead thereat, General FIEBERGER, GUSTAV J. Fassett demonstrated his ability as a leader. The successful Citation: operation of his brigade in this and in ensuing actions were The President of the United States takes pleasure in greatly influenced by his efforts. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gustav  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Nashua, New Hampshire J. Fieberger, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Home Town: Nashua, New Hampshire meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during FENTON, CHAUNCEY L. World War I, as Professor of Civil and Military Engineering Citation: at the U.S. Military Academy. As head of the Department of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Civil and Military Engineering Colonel Fieberger for 26 presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to years instructed, both personally and by textbook, the Chauncey L. Fenton, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, officers of the Army in the principles of warfare, principles for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to later fruitfully applied by many of these officers as the Government of the United States, in a duty of great commanders in the World War. responsibility during World War I. As Chief of a Section of  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Born: at Akron, Ohio the General Staff during the period of demobilization and Home Town: Akron, Ohio reorganization of the Army, Colonel Fenton has rendered conspicuous service in the solution of intricate and FIFE, JAMES DOUGLAS important problems pertaining to the scientific utilization of Citation: the commissioned personnel of the Army. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) Born: at Edinsburg, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Home Town: Lowellville, Ohio Douglas Fife, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the FERGUSON, HARLEY B. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. In command of Base The President of the United States takes pleasure in Hospital No. 21, Colonel Fife served with distinction with presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harley the British Expeditionary Forces. He was later assigned to B. Ferguson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for duty in the Office of the Chief Surgeon in charge of hospital exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the planning and construction, procurement of permanent Government of the United States, in a duty of great buildings, establishment of hospitalization, liaison with the responsibility during World War I. As Chief Engineer of the French authorities, the General Staff, and with the 2d Army Corps and later of the 2d Army, General Ferguson Engineers. In the performance of these multifarious duties demonstrated high professional attainments and marked he displayed conspicuous ability. initiative. Through his foresight and skill in directing  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Charlottesville, Virginia important technical operations he was a notable factor in the Home Town: Charlottesville, Virginia successes of the combat troops, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. FINNEY, JOHN M. T.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Waynesville, North Carolina Citation: Home Town: Waynesville, North Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John FERGUSSON, FRANK K. M. T. Finney, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank responsibility during World War I. General Finney rendered K. Fergusson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for distinguished services in the organization of surgical teams, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the for the purpose of affording expert surgical aid to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great wounded in the immediate vicinity of the battlefield. He has responsibility during World War I. As Commandant of the done much to standardize the practice of surgery in war, and 84 giving so freely of his professional experience and skill he Home Town: Salem, Oregon has in many ways rendered services of exceptional value to the Government. FITCH, ROGER S.  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Citation: Born: at Natchez, Mississippi The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roger S. Fitch, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally FISHER, HENRY C. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. As Chief of Staff, 86th Division, from 25 presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry August 1917 to 21 November 1918, Colonel Fitch displayed C. Fisher, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for the highest professional qualifications. By his tireless exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the energy and devotion to duty he rendered conspicuous Government of the United States, in a duty of great service to the Government. While Chief of Staff, 86th responsibility during World War I. As Chief Sanitary Division, he voluntarily performed the duties of Assistant Inspector, American Expeditionary Forces, by the tireless Chief of Staff, G.-3, with the 89th Division during the final application of his many years of military experience to advance of that division from the Bois-de-Bantheville correct abuses and secure uniformity and efficiency of during the Meuse- Argonne offensive. In November 1918, hospital administration in the hospitals of the American he was assigned to duty as G-3, 7th Army Corps and in this Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Fisher rendered services of position of great responsibility he rendered service of great great value to the Government. value and contributed materially to the success of that corps.  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Montgomery County, Maryland Born: at Buffalo, New York Home Town: Washington, D.C. Home Town: Buffalo, New York

FISHER, WILLIAM A. FLASH, MRS. ALICE H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mrs. William A. Fisher, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), Alice H. Flash, Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. Due to his great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the energy, excellent judgment, and unusual knowledge of the Mesves Hospital Center, France, during the World War she personnel capabilities of surgeons, Lieutenant Colonel rendered invaluable assistance and made possible the Fisher made it possible to organize surgical teams and efficient nursing of over 20,000 patients at one time. Her distribute surgical personnel in a manner which made it good judgment in dealing with very difficult personnel possible for evacuation hospitals to function under the problems, her tact, and splendid example resulted in an greatest difficulties in spite of personnel shortage. unusually high standard of nursing efficiently at this center,  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Baltimore, Maryland in spite of the most trying physical conditions. She Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland displayed marked executive ability and professional qualities in directing hundreds of nurses in the care of the FISKE, HAROLD B. sick and wounded.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Citation: Born: at Jefferson County, Georgia The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold B. Fiske, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally FLEMING, ADRIAN S. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. In charge of the Training Section of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adrian General Staff, this brilliant officer perfected and S. Fleming, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally administered the efficient scheme of instruction through meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of which the American Army in France was thoroughly trained the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during for combat in the shortest possible time. By his great depth World War I. General Fleming commanded with distinction of vision, his foresight, and the clear conception of modern the 158th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, displaying tactical training he has enabled our forces to enter each aggressive leadership and the highest professional engagement with that preparedness and efficiency that have attainments. He contributed materially to the successful distinguished the American Army in each battle. operations of the Infantry units to which his brigade was  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Salem, Oregon 85 attached during the Meuse-Argonne offensive by the timely highly important repair facilities, thereby rendering services and accurate artillery support furnished by his regiments. of inestimable value, contributing materially  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces in Born: at Midway, Kentucky Europe. Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania FLINT, JOSEPH M. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in FOOTE, ALFRED F. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Citation: M. Flint, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred the Government of the United States, in a duty of great F. Foote, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. When placed in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the position of great responsibility as Commanding Officer of Government of the United States, in a duty of great Mobile Hospital No. 39 at Aulnois-sous-Vertuzey, France, responsibility during World War I. As Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Flint used extraordinary skill and sound Commander during the operations of the 104th Infantry judgment in the organization and operation of that unit, the Regiment, 26th Division, at Apremont, France, from 10 to first of its kind in the American Expeditionary Forces. In its 13 April 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Foote demonstrated formative period he was faced by great and unforeseen unusual initiative and marked efficiency and contributed difficulties, but with untiring energy and genius he materially to the successful stand of the regiment against the surmounted all obstacles, making his unit a model for all enemy's repeated attacks. As Regimental Commander those subsequently organized. during the Champagne-Marne offensive, by his devotion to  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) duty, courage, and superior qualities as a commander he Born: at Chicago, Illinois successfully accomplished all missions assigned to him. Home Town: New Haven, Connecticut Later as Division Inspector, 26th Division, by his tact, sound judgment, and ability he assisted materially in FLOOD, BERNARD A. maintaining the high morale and discipline of the division. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Mooers Forks, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Holyoke, Massachusetts Bernard A. Flood, Captain, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of FORBES, CHARLES R. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. As Chief Inspector of the Division of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Criminal Investigation on the Staff of the Provost Marshal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Flood Charles R. Forbes, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. organized, coordinated, and directed this important office in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished a highly efficient manner. The successes achieved by this services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of section are largely due to his sound judgment, untiring great responsibility during World War I. As Division Signal efforts, and exceptional ability, and were of great value to Officer of the 33d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Forges the American Expeditionary Forces. performed his duties with marked distinction, maintaining  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) communication at all times within the division, with Born: at New York, New York adjoining units, and with the higher command. His ability Home Town: New York, New York and untiring devotion to duty were great factors in insuring the successes achieved by the Division. FOGG, OSCAR H.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Scotland The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Burton, Vashon Island, Washington presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar H. Fogg, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, FORD, JOSEPH H. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Citation: the Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I, as Engineer in charge of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph the organization, establishment, and performance of the H. Ford, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for American Ordnance Repair Arsenal in France. In this great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the undertaking Lieutenant Colonel Fogg displayed exceptional Government of the United States, in a duty of great zeal, keen foresight, and sound judgment, and by his responsibility during World War I. Colonel Ford organized undaunted perseverance he established these extensive and and commanded a Hospital Center of 15,000 beds at Allery, France. Due to his great force and ability, a hospital group

86 was prepared for the care of the sick and wounded during rendered services of inestimable value during the St. Mihiel the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, when the offensive and the advance to the Meuse in the last phase of need of hospital beds was critical. This adequate and the Meuse-Argonne offensive. efficient hospitalization contributed materially to the  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1926) conservation of man power and to the subsequent success of Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Chicago, Illinois our force. Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Distinguished Service Medal Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C. FOSTER, CHARLES L. FORD, STANLEY H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles L. Foster, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Stanley H. Ford, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Surgeon at Base responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Section No. 1, Services of Supply, a position of great 27th Division, Colonel Ford rendered valuable services in responsibility, due to his training, energy, and ability, the operations of this division. By tireless energy, good Colonel Foster rendered services of great value at this judgment, and keen foresight he proved to be an important important base port.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) factor in the brilliant military operations of the 27th Born: at Starkville, Mississippi Division. Home Town: Washington, D.C.  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) Born: at Columbus, Ohio Home Town: Columbus, Ohio FOSTER, CHARLES W. Citation: FOREMAN, ALBERT WATSON The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles W. Foster, Major (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Watson Foreman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. Major Foster served with Government of the United States, in a duty of great the 3d Division as Assistant G-3 during May and June 1918; responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, from June to September 1918, Staff, First Section of the 5th Army Corps, by his zealous as Assistant G-3, 1st and 7th Army Corps, from September application to his important duties Colonel Foreman ably to November 1918, and Assistant G-3, 3d Army, from administered the Service of Supply, movement of November 1918 to July 1919. By his marked ability, troops, and the control of communications of the 5th Corps devotion to duty, and high military attainments Major Foster during the active operations of that unit against the enemy, contributed materially to the successes achieved by the rendering meritorious services to the American commands with which he served.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Michigan  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Home Town: Burlington, Vermont Born: at Wilmington, Delaware Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware FOSTER, REGINALD L. FOREMAN, MILTON J. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milton Reginald L. Foster, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for J. Foreman, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the responsibility during World War I. During the Meuse- United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Argonne offensive from 26 September 1918 to 11 World War I. As Commanding Officer, 122d Field November 1918, Colonel Foster commanded his regiment, Artillery, 33d Division, Colonel Foreman gave proof of the 52d Pioneer Infantry, with marked ability and success. eminent technical attainments and assiduous zeal. Though By zealous application to his arduous duties, energetic handicapped by many adverse conditions due to difficult efforts displayed in the construction of roads, care of enemy terrain and determined hostile resistance, he kept his prisoners, police and salvage of the battle fields, and the batteries in close support of the Infantry and thereby handling of ammunition and supplies, he contributed materially to the success of the 5th Army Corps during that 87 important operation, thereby rendering meritorious and consequent upon deciding a wide variety of legal and distinguished service to the American Expeditionary Forces. administrative questions, including the reviewing of court-  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) martial cases, the preparation of opinions, and the solution Born: at China of many problems which grew out of the interpretation of Home Town: New York, New York United States Statutes, Army Regulations, General Orders, and French and international law involved in the business FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN A. operations of the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Boston, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: New York, New York Benjamin A. Franklin, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and FRIES, AMOS A. distinguished services to the Government of the United Citation: States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, The President of the United States takes pleasure in as Production Manager and Assistant Chief of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Amos Bridgeport Ordnance District, in which capacity he A. Fries, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally maintained at all times the greatest degree of intelligent and meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of enthusiastic cooperation between the Ordnance Department the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and manufacturers in his district, thereby attaining the World War I. As Chief of the Chemical Warfare Service, maximum production of munitions in a minimum of time, General Fries was charged with the important task of and also as Chairman of the Bridgeport Ordnance District training and equipping our troops for a form of warfare in Claims Board, in which capacity his services have been which the American Army had had no experience prior to invaluable to the Nation in adjusting equitably the the present war. Both in securing proper defensive measures $346,000,000 worth of outstanding contracts in his district against gas and in developing new methods for its use as an in force at the signing of the Armistice. offensive agency, he performed his arduous duties with  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) marked success, thereby rendering valuable services to the Born: at Northumberland County, Virginia American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Debello, Wisconsin FRANKLIN, WALTER S. Home Town: Central Point, Oregon Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in FRINK, JAMES L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter (First Award) S. Franklin, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Charge of L. Frink (0-14587), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Embarkation Service in the Troop and Cargo Division of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army Transport Service, a position of great responsibility, Government of the United States, in a duty of great by his energy, tact, and initiative, arrangements were responsibility during World War I. From 19 October 1918 effected whereby a large share of the British ocean to 11 November 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne passenger tonnage was made available for the American offensive, Major Frink rendered highly meritorious services use, and whereby additional allied and neutral tonnage for as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 78th Division. In this the return of the American Expeditionary Forces was position of great responsibility he displayed rare judgment procured. Lieutenant Colonel Franklin has rendered services in the selection of points in the line for attack and in the of much value. designation of forces to be used in the attack. As acting  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Chief of Staff for his Division from November 1918 until Born: at Ashland, Maryland February 1919, he displayed high professional attainments, Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland unfailing energy, and devotion to duty, contributing in a material way to the success of his Division. FRASER, LEON  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Citation: Born: at Ida Grove, Iowa The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Springfield, Missouri presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals Fraser, Major (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the FULMER, JOHN J. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Judge The President of the United States takes pleasure in Advocate of the Services of Supply. In this capacity Major presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. Fraser bore an important part of the responsibility Fulmer, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 88 Government of the United States, in a duty of great by his energy and ability Colonel Galbraith organized, responsibility during World War I. As Director of Infantry trained, and brought his regiment to a high state of Specialists' School at Langres, France, Lieutenant Colonel efficiency and commanded it throughout its operations in Fulmer achieved a notable success in the efficient training the Meuse-Argonne and in the Flanders offensives of the of thousands of officers. He also rendered Lys and the Escault River. He has rendered services of invaluable service while a member of the training section of conspicuous worth. the General Staff by establishing uniform and effective  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) methods of instruction in musketry training throughout the Born: at Watertown, Massachusetts Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio American Expeditionary Forces. Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Distinguished Service Medal Born: at Amityville, Pennsylvania Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania GARBER, MAX B. FUQUA, STEPHEN O. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Max presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to B. Garber, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Stephen O. Fuqua, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. In charge of the troop World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Garber commanded with movement subsection of G-3, 1st Army, from its marked distinction the 59th Infantry during the attack on the organization until he became Chief of Staff, 1st Division, Vesle. In this command he displayed those high qualities of Colonel Fuqua was responsible for and supervised the ability, leadership, and personal courage that marked him as movements incident to the concentration of troops for the a determining factor in the successes achieved by the 4th St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives of the 1st Army, Division.  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920) which involved many thousands of men and was Born: at Marble Rock, Iowa accomplished with the greatest success. His untiring, Home Town: Marble Rock, Iowa painstaking, and energetic efforts had a marked effect on the success of these major operations. *GARDNER, AUGUSTUS PEABODY  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Baton Rouge, Louisiana Home Town: Baton Route, Louisiana The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to FURLOW, JAMES WADSWORTH Augustus Peabody Gardner, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James responsibility during World War I. Resigning as a Member Wadsworth Furlow, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. of Congress to serve under his reserve commission as Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Colonel, Adjutant General's Department, in 1917, Major services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Gardner served first at Headquarters, Eastern Department, great responsibility during World War I. While on duty in Governors Island, New York, and later as Adjutant, 31st the Motor Transport Corps, Colonel Furlow's brilliant Division, and commanded a battalion in that regiment until conception and able administration were largely responsible his death. His entire service was characterized by untiring for the organization and highly successful operation of the zeal, devotion to duty, and marked success. His splendid plan for upkeep and maintenance of motor vehicles during example of patriotism will always serve as an inspiration to the war. his countrymen.  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: November 5, 1865 at Boston, Massachusetts Born: at Americus, Georgia Home Town: Hamilton, Massachusetts Home Town: Americus, Georgia

ARDNER ULTON *GALBRAITH, FREDERICK W., JR. G , F Q. C. Citation: (First Award) The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Citation: the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Frederick W. Galbraith, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fulton for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Q. C. Gardner (0-1902), Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. As Regimental services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Commander of the 147th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, great responsibility during World War I, as Secretary of the General Staff. 89  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) repatriation of the American Army, Lieutenant Colonel Born: at Lafayette Springs, Mississippi Gauche displayed administrative and executive ability of a Home Town: Fort Smith, Arkansas Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals high order and maintained a service that covered the entire theater of operations, exclusive of the zone of the armies during the entire period of military activity. By his fitness GASKILL, CHARLES S. and aptitude for the grave responsibilities placed upon him, Citation: his tireless energy and unceasing devotion to duty, he The President of the United States takes pleasure in contributed materially to the successful operations of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Services of Supply and the American forces in France. Charles S. Gaskill, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Born: at Lerado, Ohio distinguished services to the Government of the United Home Town: New York, New York States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In charge of the Locomotive and Car Repair Shops at GENTLE, MARK L. Nevers, Lieutenant Colonel Gaskill carried out the Citation: installation and operation of this plant, exhibiting rare The President of the United States takes pleasure in executive ability and engineering qualifications of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mark highest order. L. Gentle, Major (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Mount Holly, New Jersey Home Town: Morristown, New Jersey Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in the purchase, inspection, and handling of clothing and equipage for the GASSER, LORENZO DOW 13th Supply Zone, thereby contributing greatly to the (First Award) success in meeting the excessive demands made during the Citation: war. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1928) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at San Francisco, California Lorenzo Dow Gasser (0-1018), Major (Infantry), U.S. Home Town: San Francisco, California Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of GERLACH, FRANK C. great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Motor Citation: Transportation Section, Office of the Assistant Chief of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Staff, G-4, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Gasser presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank showed unusual ability, tireless energy, and a C. Gerlach, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for comprehensive grasp of details in preparing plans for the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the organization and operation of a general headquarters reserve Government of the United States, in a duty of great of motor transportation. Later, As Deputy Assistant Chief of responsibility during World War I. As Lieutenant Colonel, Staff, G-4, at Advance General Headquarters at Treves, 146th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, from May 1917 Germany, in coordinating the plans for the reception and until October 1918, Colonel Gerlach organized and disposition of enemy war materials, he successfully handled developed to a high state of efficiency a training school in a problem requiring great tack and high professional the Baccarat Sector, France. Later, as Colonel, 145th attainments, thereby rendering services of great value to the Infantry Regiment, 37th Division, he commanded his American Expeditionary Forces. regiment with marked success during the Ypres-Lys  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) offensive, showing at all times great energy, Born: February 28, 1977 at Likens, Ohio Home Town: Tiflin, Ohio resourcefulness, and splendid leadership, thereby Personal Awards: 3@ Army Distinguished Service Medals contributing materially to the successes achieved in this important operation. GAUCHE, EDWARD E.  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Born: at Wooster, Ohio Citation: Home Town: Wooster, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to GEROW, LEONARD T. Edward E. Gauche, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's (First Award) Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Citation: distinguished services to the Government of the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charged with the responsibility for the operation of the Leonard T. Gerow, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Statistical and Personnel Divisions, Services of Supply, and Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished for the work of all personnel adjutants functioning under the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Statistical Section, Adjutant General's Office, General great responsibility during World War I. as Officer in Headquarters, stationed at all base ports during the 90 Charge of the Sales and Disbursing Division of the Signal Lieutenant Colonel Gibson displayed unusual foresight, Corps. With unusual ability and skill, Lieutenant Colonel excellent judgment and resourcefulness in the conception, Gerow conducted the financial affairs of the Signal Corps organization, and operation of the entire replacement system and handled the negotiations with such tact and energy that at General Headquarters. By his constant devotion to duty, Signal Corps property urgently needed was secured, his great ability for original work, and his high professional inspected, and delivered to depots with the minimum of attainments he materially contributed to the efficiency of the delay. Later, in the negotiations connected with the disposal staff work at General Headquarters, thereby rendering of Signal Corps plants and stocks, he again performed his services of great value to the American Expeditionary exacting duties in a highly meritorious manner, thereby Forces. rendering services of great value to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility. Born: at Marysville, Iowa Home Town: Oskaloosa, Iowa  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Dinwiddie County, Virginia Home Town: Petersburg, Virginia GIGNILLIAT, LEIGH R. Citation: GIBBS, ELBERT A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leigh The President of the United States takes pleasure in R. Gignilliat, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elbert exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the A. Gibbs, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As G-2 of the 84th Government of the United States, in a duty of great Division from 6 October 1917 until 9 November 1918, and responsibility during World War I. Colonel Gibbs served of the 37th Division from 9 November 1918 until 15 March with distinction as Chief of the General Construction 1919, Colonel Gignilliat displayed an unusual devotion to Section in the Office of the Director of Construction and duty and military attainments of a high order, which enabled Forestry. Charged with the supervision of important him to place the Intelligence Sections of both divisions on a engineering construction projects, he gave proof of high high plane of efficiency. From 15 March 1919 to 27 June professional attainments and keen foresight, rendering 1919, as the United States' representative on the Interallied invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Food Commission, by rare tact, great energy, and marked  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) executive ability he solved with conspicuous success many Born: at Kasson, Minnesota perplexing problems of supply in our occupied area. Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Born: at Savannah, Georgia GIBBS, GEORGE S. Home Town: Culver, Indiana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in GILCHRIST, HARRY L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: George S. Gibbs, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Government of the United States, in a duty of great L. Gilchrist, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Signal Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, much of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great efficiency of the Signal Service in the zone of advance was responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the due to General Gibbs' splendid ability and to his skill in Delousing and Bathing Services of the American handling the tactical and technical operations of the Signal Expeditionary Forces, by his superior administration and Corps organizations attached to the service at the front. splendid efficiency, Colonel Gilchrist contributed materially  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) to the success achieved by the Army at the ports of Brest, Born: at Harlan, Iowa Bordeaux, and St. Nazaire in the return to the United States Home Town: Harlan, Iowa of America.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1921) GIBSON, ADELNO Born: at Waterloo, Iowa Citation: Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to GLASSFORD, PELHAM D. Adelno Gibson, Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Pelham D. Glassford, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Charge of the Personnel Subsection of G-1, General Staff exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Corps, U.S. Army, from October 1917 until August 1918, Government of the United States, in a duty of great

91 responsibility during World War I. General Glassford William F. H. Godson, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for served creditably at the Saumur Artillery School, at the First exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Corps Artillery School, and as Commander of a regiment of Government of the United States, in a duty of great field artillery during the Chateau-Thierry campaign. responsibility during World War I, as Military Attaché at Subsequently, upon being promoted to the grade of Berne, Switzerland. Brigadier General, he displayed high military attainments  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) and unceasing energy as Commander of the 51st Field Born: at England Home Town: New Bedford, Massachusetts Artillery Brigade, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) GOETHALS, GEORGE W. Born: at Las Vegas, Nevada Citation: Home Town: Carthage, Missouri The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to GLEAVES, SAMUEL R. George W. Goethals, Major General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I, in reorganizing the Samuel R. Gleaves, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for Quartermaster Department and in organizing and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the administering the Division of Purchase, Storage, and Traffic Government of the United States, in a duty of great during the war. responsibility during World War I. As G-3 of the 42d  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918) Division, Colonel Gleaves displayed military attainments of Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: New York, New York a high order, being constant in devotion to his exacting duties. In the Operations Section, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, he handled all questions GOLDTHWAIT, JOEL E. arising in that section pertaining to the arrival, location and Citation: issuance of orders for movements of units in the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces. In the solution of the perplexing presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joel E. problems which arose Goldthwait, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for he brought to his task a high faculty for organization, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the coupled with sound judgment and a comprehensive grasp of Government of the United States, in a duty of great service conditions. responsibility during World War I. As a member of the  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Medical Corps, Colonel Goldthwait has, by his unusual Born: at Independence, Virginia foresight and organizing ability, made it possible to reclaim Home Town: Wytheville, Virginia for duty thousands of men suffering from physical defects. He has thereby materially conserved for combat service a GLENNAN, JAMES D. great number of men who would have been lost to the Citation: service. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Born: at Marblehead, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts D. Glennan, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great GOODALL, HARRY W. responsibility during World War I. In charge of the Citation: Hospitalization Division in the Office of the Chief Surgeon, The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Glennan directed the establishment, equipment and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry operation, as well as the evacuation service, of all the W. Goodall, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. American hospitals in France. By his keen foresight, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished untiring energy, and administrative ability he solved services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of successfully the numerous problems which confronted him, great responsibility during World War I, while in command rendering services of the highest value to the American of the Gas Hospital of the Justice Hospital Group from the Expeditionary Forces. beginning of the St. Mihiel offensive until October 1918.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Born: at Rochester, New York Born: at Wells Beach, Maine Home Town: Washington, D.C. Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

GODSON, WILLIAM F. H. GOODRICH, ANNIE W. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Annie W. Goodrich, Contract Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for 92 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the management of his many tasks which insured the success of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the Interallied Games. responsibility during World War I. As organizer and First  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Dean of the Army School of Nursing, by her individual Born: at Akron, Ohio Home Town: New York, New York energy, ability, and breadth of vision, Contract Nurse Goodrich enrolled, trained, and placed at the disposal of the Medical Department of the Army 1,800 selected student GOODWIN, ROBERT E. nurses. These young women were of inestimable assistance Citation: to the Army Nurse Corps at a time when there was a The President of the United States takes pleasure in shortage of nurses and an enormous influx of patients in the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Army hospitals because of the influenza epidemic. Through E. Goodwin, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for her efforts there was put into operation a system of training exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of student nurses which contributed in a remarkable degree Government of the to the success of the Medical Department in the saving of United States, in a duty of great responsibility during hundreds of lives during the World War. World War I. As Commanding Officer of the 101st Field  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Artillery, 26th Division, From 11 September 1918 to 28 Born: at New Brunswick, New Jersey April 1919, by his high standards, exceptional ability, and Home Town: New York, New York unusual grasp of the principles of artillery, Colonel Goodwin rendered conspicuous services during the St. GOODRICH, CHARLES C. Mihiel offensive, and later during the operations north of Citation: Verdun. His sound judgment and tact, his unflagging energy The President of the United States takes pleasure in coupled with the very close cooperation he maintained with presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Infantry, were of very great assistance to the Infantry in Charles C. Goodrich, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), these operations. His high technical attainments and U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished extraordinary activity contributed materially to the success services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of of the operations of his Division. great responsibility during World War I. As Chief  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Representative in England of the Liquidation Commission, Born: at Cambridge, Massachusetts Home Town: Concord, Massachusetts Lieutenant Colonel Goodrich displayed unusual professional ability, tact, resourcefulness and sound judgment. As Executive Officer in the Office of the Chief GORDON, WALTER H. Purchasing Officer, Ordnance Department, American Citation: Expeditionary Forces, he coordinated and supervised the The President of the United States takes pleasure in activities of that office and maintained cordial and effective presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter relations with the French Ministry of Armament. The grave H. Gordon, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally and important duties performed by Colonel Goodrich were meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of of immeasurable value to the Government and contributed the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during markedly to the successful operations of the American World War I. As Brigade Commander of the 10th Infantry Expeditionary Forces. Brigade, 5th Division, General Gordon showed great energy  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) and zeal in the conduct of his brigade during the major part Born: at Akron, Ohio of its maneuvers. Later, as Division Commander of the 6th Home Town: Orange, New Jersey Division, by his painstaking efforts, he brought his division to a marked state of efficiency, rendering services of great GOODRICH, DAVID M. value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Wilkinson County, Mississippi Home Town: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David M. Goodrich, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the GORGAS, WILLIAM C. Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, of the 78th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Division, Lieutenant Colonel Goodrich rendered excellent William C. Gorgas, Major General, U.S. Army, for services; as a student at the Army General Staff College at exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Langres he was eminently successful, as a member of the G- Government of the United States, in a duty of great 2 Section at American Expeditionary Forces he performed responsibility during World War I, as Surgeon General of duties of great importance, and as Director of the Liaison the Army, in organizing and administering the Medical Section of the Interallied Games Committee he Department during the war.  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918) demonstrated superior executive ability by the satisfactory Born: at Mobile, Alabama Home Town: Tuscaloosa, Alabama 93 GOSMAN, GEORGE H. R.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Yerkes, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Yorktown Heights, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to GOWENLOCK, THOMAS R. George H. R. Gosman, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Thomas R. Gowenlock, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Officer of Evacuation Hospital No. 1, Colonel Gosman was exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the confronted with the tremendous task of transporting a group Government of the United States, in a duty of great of partly finished barracks into an efficient and systematic responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of hospital. He displayed sound judgment and great organizing Staff, G-2, 1st Division, immediately before the St. Mihiel ability. As Chief Surgeon, 4th Army Corps, American offensive Major Gowenlock displayed resourcefulness, Expeditionary Forces, during the St. Mihiel offensive he ability, and devotion to duty in securing information under displayed high medical military attainments in the the most adverse circumstances, upon which the attack of disposition of his units and the provision for evacuation of the division was based. Throughout the operations of the 1st the wounded and for supplies. Division in the Meuse-Argonne advance from 30 September  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Brooklyn, New York to 11 November 1918, Major Gowenlock demonstrated an Home Town: New York, New York unusually high degree of efficiency, courage, and devotion, at all times displaying superior judgment, and seized every GOSS, BYRON C. opportunity during the critical situations to sustain the Citation: morale of the command, as well as to furnish Division The President of the United States takes pleasure in Headquarters with indispensable information. By his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Byron exceptional ability and devotion to duty he executed the C. Goss, Lieutenant Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, most difficult missions assigned to him, thus rendering for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to important services to the American Expeditionary Forces in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great the operations against the enemy. responsibility during World War I. As Chemical Advisor in  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Clay Center, Kansas the Office of the Chief of Chemical Warfare Service, later Home Town: Chicago, Illinois as Chief Gas Officer of the 1st Army Corps, and finally of the 2d Army, by his untiring energy, exceptional ability, and GRAHAM, ALDEN M. wide knowledge of gases Lieutenant Colonel Goss rendered Citation: service of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces The President of the United States takes pleasure in in practically every battle in which American troops were presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alden engaged, thereby contributing materially to our success. M. Graham, Lieutenant Colonel (Motor Transport Corps),  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1924) Born: at Rocheser, Indiana U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Home Town: Princeton, New Jersey services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Motor GOTWALS, JOHN C. Transport Officer of the 3d Division and later of the 5th Citation: Army Corps during the entire Meuse-Argonne offensive, by The President of the United States takes pleasure in his superior ability, skill, leadership, and capacity for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John organization Lieutenant Colonel Graham overcame most C. Gotwals, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. difficult conditions and maintained the transportation of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished corps upon which the success of the operations so largely services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of depended. great responsibility during World War I. As Chief  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Monmouth, Illinois Searchlight Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, Home Town: San Francisco, California Lieutenant Colonel Gotwals rendered conspicuous service in a position of great responsibility and in a field which was GRAHAM, GEORGE F. practically new to our service. By his unlimited energy, Citation: marked inventive faculties, and high technical skill, together The President of the United States takes pleasure in with his ever-present willingness to cooperate with our presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to allies, he organized and directed with great success an George F. Graham, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster exceedingly advanced technical service for the night Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and protection of troops concentrations, communications, supply distinguished services to the Government of the United and manufacture establishments, in rear areas, thereby States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. contributing materially to the success of the American As Quartermaster, 42d Division, during the entire time of its Expeditionary Forces. 94 operations from May until November 1918, by his zeal, his high professional attainments and ability Colonel Grant indefatigable efforts, and unusual ability as an organizer and rendered valuable assistance in the staff work preparatory to administrator, Lieutenant Colonel Graham solved many and during the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. difficult problems under most adverse circumstances and As Chief of Staff of the 1st Army Corps, he displayed the assured the supply of the division at all times with those same tact, zeal, and energy which marked the previous articles for which he was responsible, thereby rendering character of his services. services of great value to the American Expeditionary  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Forces. Born: at Ithaca, New York Home Town: Ithaca, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania Home Town: Helena, Montana GRAVES, ERNEST G. Citation: GRAHAM, JAMES H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest The President of the United States takes pleasure in G. Graves, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the H. Graham, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. Colonel Graves was Government of the United States, in a duty of great charged with the construction of the Grieves Storage Depot responsibility during World War I. In charge of all the and later was appointed Engineer Officer of the Engineer Depots in France for more than six months during Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, where he was the initial period of our entry into the war, Colonel Graham placed in charge of all construction projects west of performed his exacting duties with rare professional ability Bourges. As Engineer Officer of Base Section No. 2 and of and unflagging zeal. Later, as Supervisor of Railroad and the Advance Section, S.O.S., he performed the duties with Dock Construction in the Office of the Chief Engineer, he which he was entrusted in a conspicuously meritorious rendered services of great value in connection with manner. In the many responsible capacities in which he was development of dock facilities for the American employed the performance of his duty was characterized by Expeditionary Forces. sound judgment and untiring zeal.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Louisville, Kentucky Born: at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Home Town: Sound Beach, Connecticut Home Town: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

GRANT, ULYSSES S., III GRAY, QUINN Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Quinn Ulysses S. Grant, III, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Gray, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government Government of the United of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. World War I. As Secretary of the American section, As an instructor at the Army General Staff College, Colonel Supreme War Council, Colonel Grant was entrusted with Gray displayed high military attainments and unfailing the most important duty of coordinating the work of the energy, performing services of the greatest value in Joint Secretariat of the Supreme War Council and of the connection with the instruction and training of officers for Joint Secretariat of the Military Representatives of the General Staff duty. Supreme War Council, and as a member of the War  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) Prisoners' commission, Berne, Switzerland, he has rendered Born: at Plantersville, Texas Home Town: Waco, Texas conspicuous service to the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Chicago, Illinois GREELY, JOHN N. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in GRANT, WALTER S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: N. Greely, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter Government of the United States, in a duty of great S. Grant, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally responsibility during World War I. As a member of the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Operations Section of the General Staff, 1st Division, and the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during later as Chief of that section, Colonel Greely showed sound World War I. As Deputy Chief of Staff of the 1st Army, by judgment in the tactical operations before Cantigny,

95 Soissons, and St. Mihiel. As Chief of Staff of the 1st within the American zone of occupation, and Officer in Division, he was a material factor in the success of the Charge of Civil Affairs, City of Coblenz, also as Chief of operations against the enemy in the Meuse-Argonne the Department of Schools and Charitable Institutions, in all offensive, where he demonstrated ability of a high order. of which duties Colonel Grier displayed excellent judgment  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) in dealing with civil officials and the civil population, and Born: at Washington, D.C. by his tact, firmness, and fairness contributed to the success Home Town: Newburyport, Massachusetts of the American occupation of German territory.  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1929) GREELY, WILLIAM B. Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Allegheny, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to GRISCOM, LLOYD C. William B. Greely, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Citation: Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished services to the Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lloyd States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. C. Griscom, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), In charge of the Forestry Section of the Division of U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Construction in Forestry from 1 September 1918 to 6 July services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Greely supervised the operations great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel of all forestry troops in France. He rendered highly Griscom served with marked ability as Adjutant of the 77th important and valuable service to the Government, Division during the early days of its organization and contributing markedly to the success of the American forces training. As special representative of the Commander in in France. Chief with the Minister of War of Great Britain, he fulfilled  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1924) with great distinction and credit the duties of an office Born: at Oswego, New York requiring ability, tact, and address. Home Town: Washington, D.C.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Riverton, New Jersey GREEN, FREDERICK W. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in GRISSINGER, JAY W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Frederick W. Green, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jay W. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Grissinger, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Superintendent of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Port of Brest, Lieutenant Colonel Green organized the task Government of the United States, in a duty of great expeditiously and with great ability. Without previous responsibility during World War I. As Division Surgeon of organization or sufficient personnel to aid him, and the 42d Division, and later as Chief Surgeon of the 1st confronted by many serious obstacles, he, by sheer force of Army Corps during its operations on the Marne and in the will, supported by untiring energy, undertook a new work St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel and created the organization which was competent to unload Grissinger displayed qualities of leadership, high the largest ships in a surprisingly short period of time. His professional attainments, and rare judgment in energetically service was most valuable to the American Expeditionary directing the work of the sanitary units under his control in Forces. providing front-line hospitalization and evacuation facilities  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) for our sick and wounded in the field. Born: at Rock Island, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri Born: at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Home Town: York, Pennsylvania GRIER, HARRY S. Citation: GROOME, JOHN C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry The President of the United States takes pleasure in S. Grier, Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished C. Groome, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Legal Department, Office of the Officer in Charge of Civil responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Officers' Affairs, Army of Occupation in Germany; Post Leave Bureau, France. By his untiring energy and devotion Commandant and Officer in Charge of Civil Affairs in the to duty Colonel Groome rendered a service of great value to city of Trier and later of all of the Bezirk of Trier lying the morale of the American Army at a difficult time.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) 96 Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Born: at White Haven, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: White Haven, Pennsylvania

GROVE, WILLIAM REMSBURG GULICK, JOHN W. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John William Remsburg Grove, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), W. Gulick, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of the Chief of the Supply Division, Quartermaster General's Operations Section and later as Chief of Staff of the Army Office, a position of great responsibility, Colonel Grove was Artillery of the 1st Army, Colonel Gulick demonstrated a charged with the procurement of the subsistence supplies of keen conception of all of the tactical situations which the Army in the United States and in France, and to him is confronted the artillery of the 1st Army. By his high due the organization of the Subsistence Division of the professional attainments and sound military judgment, he Officer of the Quartermaster General. In cooperation with handled the many complex problems of the 1st Army the Food Administration, he made arrangements for the Artillery with marked skill, and thereby contributed, in no procurement of all subsistence supplies required for the small degree, to the success of this unit in the St. Mihiel and Army. He rendered services of much value. Meuse-Argonne offensives.  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924)  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Born: May 16, 1872 at Montezuma, Iowa Born: at Goldsboro, North Carolina Home Town: Denver, Colorado Home Town: Goldsboro, North Carolina Personal Awards: MOH (Philippine Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal GULLION, ALLEN W. Citation: GRUBER, EDMUND L. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Allen The President of the United States takes pleasure in W. Gullion, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Edmund L. Gruber, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, distinguished services to the Government of the United for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, the Government of the United States, in a duty of great in the national administration of the Selective Service Law responsibility during World War I. Colonel Gruber from 4 May 1917 to 26 March 1918. As Chief of Publicity displayed exceptional ability in planning the organization of and Information under the Provost Marshal General, Field Artillery Brigade Fire Centers; in April 1918, he Lieutenant Colonel Gullion successfully conducted the established such a center at Fort Sill, and during the campaign to popularize Selective Service. Later, as Acting remainder of the war displayed rare judgment and high Executive Officer to the Provost Marshall General, he professional attainments in the administration of this center. solved many intricate problems with firmness, promptness,  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio and common sense. Finally, as the first Chief of the Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Mobilization Division of the Provost Marshal General's Office, he supervised all matters relating to the making and GRUNERT, GEORGE filling of calls and the accomplishment of individual (First Award) instructions. To each of his varied and important duties he Citation: brought a high order of ability and remarkable powers of The President of the United States takes pleasure in application. His services were of great value in raising our presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to National Army. George Grunert, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Carrollton, Kentucky for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Home Town: Carrollton, Kentucky the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. With remarkable skill, GUNBY, FRANK M. constantly displaying zeal and high military attainments, Citation: Lieutenant Colonel Grunert performed his exacting duties as The President of the United States takes pleasure in Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, of the 1st Corps, during the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank successive operations at Chateau-Thierry, on the Ourcq and M. Gunby, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for Vesle, and in the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the By his untiring and painstaking efforts and unusual ability Government of the United States, in a duty of great he performed the most difficult tasks, rendering services of responsibility during World War I, as Officer in Charge of great value to the Government. the Engineering Branch of the Construction Division of the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) 97 Army. The success of the engineering features of the Army HAGERLING, SIDNEY A. building program is in large measure due to Colonel Citation: Gunby's genius for organization, his ability to judge men The President of the United States takes pleasure in and inspire in them a determination to succeed. The services presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sidney he rendered are of signal worth. A. Hagerling, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S.  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Charleston, South Carolina Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Division Signal Officer, 28th Division, during the operations of his Division GUNBY, SAMUEL C. on the Vesle in September 1918, and later during the Citation: Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel Hagerling by his The President of the United States takes pleasure in complete knowledge of his duties, his ceaseless energy, his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to initiative and his devotion to duty, regardless of extreme Samuel C. Gunby, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), difficulties of terrain and heavy shell fire by the enemy in U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished open-warfare situations, maintained the telephone net of the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Division intact at all times, thereby enabling the Division great responsibility during World War I, in evacuating and Commander to communicate with all elements of the personally caring for the wounded of the 3d Division under Division, even the front line, and assisting very materially in heavy shell and machine-gun fire daily during the defensive the control and conduct of the Division and in bringing its and offensive operations on the Marne and for great operations to a very devotion under shell fire in personally establishing the successful conclusion. Battalion Aid Stations at Chartreves, Jaulgonne, and Le  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Charmel between 14 July and 1 August 1918. Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Born: at England Home Town: Detroit, Michigan HAGOOD, JOHNSON Citation: HAAN, WILLIAM G. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Johnson Hagood, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the William G. Haan, Major General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Services of Supply of the American Expeditionary Forces in responsibility during World War I. General Haan, in France, General Hagood's ability for organization, his Command of the 32d Division, took a prominent part in the energy, and his sound judgment were factors in the Argonne-Meuse offensive and in the brilliant and successful efficiency of this important branch. By his marked zeal and attack against the Cote Dame Marie, covering several days, aggressiveness he greatly added to the successful which deprived the enemy of the key point of the position. administrations of the Services of Supply. His clear conception of the tactical situations involved  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) showed him to be a military leader of superior order. Born: at Orangeburg, South Carolina  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Home Town: Columbia, South Carolina Born: at Crown Point, Indiana Home Town: Crown Point, Indiana HALE, HARRY C. Citation: HACKETT, HORATIO B. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry The President of the United States takes pleasure in C. Hale, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Horatio B. Hackett, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to World War I. While in Command of the 84th Division the Government of the United States, in a duty of great during its organization and training in the United States and responsibility during World War I, while Commanding the after the armistice in Command of the 29th Division in 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, during the St. Mihiel France, by his ceaseless energy and closest personal and Meuse-Argonne offensives until he was severely supervision of the training, discipline, and supply of his wounded.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) commands, General Hale displayed rare qualities of Born: at Chicago, Illinois leadership, organization, tact, and judgment. His brilliant Home Town: Abilene, Kansas professional attainments, his steadfast devotion to duty, and his loyalty to superiors were reflected in the high standards maintained throughout the divisions under his command, 98 and he thus rendered important services to the American and by his able direction of the Medical Services he was Expeditionary Forces and contributed conspicuously to the largely responsible for the proper care of the sick and success of the operations. wounded.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at Knoxville, Illinois Born: at Camp Wright, California Home Town: Galesburg, Illinois Home Town: York, Pennsylvania

HALE, RICHARD K. HALSEY, CHARLES W. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard K. Hale, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Charles W. Halsey, Major (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of great responsibility during World War I, as Deputy of the Staff, G-1, 2d Army Corps, from March 1918 until April Chief Quartermaster, in the service of the 4th Section of the 1919, Colonel Hale displayed exceptional ability in the General Staff at General Headquarters, a position of great organization and administration of that Division of the responsibility, in which he rendered services of marked Corps Staff. With rare tact he assisted in the establishment worth in all details relative to the Quartermaster Corps. of most cordial relations with the British organizations with  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) which the Corps was serving. He showed excellent Born: at Newark, New Jersey Home Town: New York, New York judgment and great administrative ability in the handling of important questions in the arrangements for the service of American troops with the British. HALSTEAD, LAURENCE  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Citation: Born: at Boston, Massachusetts The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Laurence Halstead, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for HALL, HARRISON exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to As Officer in Charge of Quartermaster Schools and Harrison Hall, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Assistant to Officer in Charge of Administrative Division, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Office of the Quartermaster General from April to August Government of the United States, in a duty of great 1917, Colonel Halstead rendered valuable service in the responsibility during World War I, in organizing and organization and operation of these schools. As Chief of assisting in the conduct of training camps in the United Staff, 84th Division, from August 1917 to November 1918, States. Later, as Chief of Staff of the American Embarkation by his marked efficiency, loyal devotion to duty, and high Center at Le Mans and as Chief of Staff of the 1st military attainments, he played an important part in the Replacement Depot at St. Aignan, he assisted in the successful organization, training, and operations of that organization of a system of evacuation which insured a very Division. Later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Army, satisfactory flow of personnel to ports of embarkation. In from November 1918 to April 1919, he performed many these capacities he displayed exceptional efficiency. tasks of great responsibility in a highly meritorious manner.  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Dayton, Ohio Born: at Riverside, Ohio Home Town: Dayton, Ohio Home Town: Riverside, Ohio

HALLORAN, PAUL S. HALYBURTON, EDGAR M. (POW) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar Halloran, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for M. Halyburton, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. Colonel Halloran served World War I. Sergeant Halyburton, while a prisoner in the with great credit as Division Surgeon of the 90th Division hands of the German Government from November 1917 to from the date of its organization throughout its service in the November 1918, voluntarily took command of the different field, displaying sound judgment, marked professional skill, camps in which he was located and under difficult and untiring energy. By enforcing effective sanitary conditions established administrative and personnel measures he maintained the combat strength of his Division, headquarters, organized the men into units, billeted them

99 systematically, established sanitary regulations and made Government of the United States, in a duty of great equitable distribution of supplies. He established an responsibility during World War I, in organizing and intelligence administering the Motor Dispatch Service of the American service to prevent our men giving information to the enemy Expeditionary Forces. and prevent the enemy from introducing propaganda. His  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) patriotism and leadership under trying conditions were an Born: at Covington, Kentucky Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts inspiration to his fellow prisoners and contributed greatly to the amelioration of their hardships. HAMILTON, WESLEY W. K.  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920) Citation: Born: at Stony Point, North Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Taylorsville, North Carolina presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wesley W. K. Hamilton, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. HAM, SAMUEL V. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. As Adjutant, Base presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Section No. 3, in 1917 - 1918, in the initial development, Samuel V. Ham, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extension, and administration of those headquarters through exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the whose agency vast supplies and over a million troops were Government of the United States, in a duty of great forwarded to France, Colonel Hamilton rendered a service responsibility during World War I. As Commanding of great value. Officer, 109th Infantry, 28th Division, Colonel Ham  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) displayed in combat rare qualities of leadership, unusual Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio Home Town: Dayton, Ohio tactical judgment, and devotion to duty. Severely wounded in action he returned to duty as Commanding Officer of troops at Is-sur-Tille, a position of great responsibility, in HAMMOND, THOMAS W. which he acquitted himself with great credit, contributing Citation: materially to the proper functioning of the Services of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Supply, American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) Thomas W. Hammond, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Born: at Markleville, Indiana exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Warrington, Indiana Government of the United States, in a duty of great Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), Army responsibility during World War I. While a member of the Distinguished Service Medal, Purple Heart General Staff in the early days of the war, Colonel Hammond's judgment and ability were applied to the HAMBLETON, THOMAS EDWARD solution of intricate problems concerning the distribution of Citation: the Draft. He rendered meritorious service in France both as The President of the United States takes pleasure in a line and as a Staff Officer. The services rendered by him, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to pertaining to the preparation and development of the Thomas Edward Hambleton, Colonel (Adjutant General's Reorganization Act of June 4, 1920, have been of great Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and value to the Army. distinguished services to the Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Born: at Ashland, Oregon Colonel Hambleton displayed unusual skill and untiring zeal Home Town: Ashland, Oregon in organizing and administering the Statistical Division of the Adjutant General's Office. With no precedent to guide or HAND, DANIEL W. assist him, he showed marked initiative in this most difficult Citation: task, creating a wonderful record of achievement, which is a The President of the United States takes pleasure in tribute to his ability and clear-sightedness amid a maze of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel details. Self-sacrificing in his devotion to duty, he achieved W. Hand, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, excellent results in all his endeavors. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the Government Born: at Baltimore, Maryland of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Home Town: Lutherville, Maryland World War I, as Assistant Director and Director of the Department of Firing in the School of Fire for Field HAMILTON, GEORGE L. Artillery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from October 1917 to Citation: October 1918. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota George L. Hamilton, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for Home Town: Oakmont, Pennsylvania exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 100 HANNER, JOHN W. World War I, as Chief of the Staff of the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces, and later as Commanding General, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Services of Supply, in both of which important positions his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John great constructive ability and professional attainments have W. Hanner, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for played an important part in the success obtained by our exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the armies. General Harbord commanded the Marine Brigade of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the 2d Division, Belleau Wood, and later ably commanded responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer the 2d Division during the attack on Soissons, France, on 18 of Evacuation Hospital No. 1, Colonel Hanner displayed July 1918. high professional attainments and loyal devotion to duty.  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918) Born: at Bloomington, Illinois Subsequently, as Chief Surgeon, 4th Army Corps, by his Home Town: Council Grove, Kansas able supervision of the medical and sanitary units under his direction he rendered invaluable services in connection with HARDEMAN, LETCHER the care of many sick and wounded. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Franklin, Tennessee The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Franklin, Tennessee presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Letcher Hardeman, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. HANNUM, WARREN T. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. From 30 May 1917 presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to until 10 October 1918, as Principal Assistant in the Supply Warren T. Hannum, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Office of the Quartermaster General, Colonel Hardeman Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished showed great executive ability, excellent judgment, and a services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of rare understanding of supply problems. On 10 October great responsibility during World War I. As a member of 1918, during the period of urgent demand for animals so the Training Section, General Staff, Colonel Hannum necessary to our overseas forces, he became Chief of the efficiently supervised the technical and tactical training of Remount Service, and by his knowledge, efficiency, and engineer, gas, and tank troops and the operation of the broad experience he was able to organize and perfect the schools for those services. In the performance of his system for the purchase, collection, and shipment of large manifold duties he displayed military attainments of a high numbers of animals to supply these demands. Immediately order, rendering service of importance to the American after the signing of the armistice, he again rendered Expeditionary Forces. conspicuous services by instituting the method by which  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) 200,000 surplus animals were promptly and efficiently Born: at Pottsville, Pennsylvania disposed of, resulting in the saving of an enormous sum to Home Town: Pottsville, Pennsylvania the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) HANSON, MARCUS H. Born: at Arrow Rock, Missouri Citation: Home Town: Grays Summit, Missouri The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to HARJES, HENRY H. Marcus H. Hanson, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Citation: Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished services to the Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, H. Harjes, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for as Assistant to the Chief Quartermaster, American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Expeditionary Forces, in charge of the Administrative Government of the United States, in a duty of great Division, a position of great responsibility, in which he responsibility during World War I. As Chief Liaison Officer rendered services of conspicuous worth. of the American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Harjes rendered most valuable and important service in Born: at Stow, Massachusetts establishing and maintaining cordial relations between the Home Town: San Antonio, Texas French and American authorities. His efforts materially furthered that deep feeling of understanding which marks HARBORD, JAMES G. the association of the allied Armies. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Paris, France presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Home Town: New York, New York G. Harbord, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 101 HARMON, KENNETH B. Subsequently, upon being sent on a special mission to Citation: Berlin in connection with the repatriation of allied prisoners The President of the United States takes pleasure in of war, he displayed commendable tact and energy. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at South Wales Kenneth B. Harmon, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), Home Town: Washington, D.C. U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of HARRIS, CHARLES T., JR. great responsibility during World War I. With exceptionally (First Award) sound judgment and marked initiative, Lieutenant Colonel Citation: Harmon displayed a wide comprehension of existing The President of the United States takes pleasure in conditions, solving perplexing problems connected with the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to establishment and operation of the Storage System of the Charles T. Harris, Jr., Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Ordnance Department of the American Expeditionary Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Forces. He opened first a base, then an intermediate depot, services to the Government of and later an advance depot, accomplishing these tasks in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during spite of numerous obstacles. At all times tireless in energy World War I, as Chief of the American Mission of Powder he worked to insure an adequate supply of ordnance and Explosives Manufacture which visited England. Later, material for the troops at the front. as Chief of the Powder and Explosive Section of the  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919) Born: at San Francisco, California Engineering Division of the Office of the Chief of Home Town: Altoona, Pennsylvania Ordnance, he applied foreign methods of manufacture to United States industry so successfully that not only were the HARRELL, WILLIAM F. needs of the United States fully met, but a considerable Citation: surplus of these materials was rendered available for the The President of the United States takes pleasure in co-belligerents against Germany. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) Born: at Mexia, Texas William F. Harrell, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Mexia, Texas exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great HARRIS, PETER C. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Harrell served Citation: through all operations of the 1st Division in this war, and at The President of the United States takes pleasure in all times was conspicuous for his courage, judgment, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter leadership. As Battalion and Regimental Commander in the C. Harris, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally 16th Infantry Regiment, he distinguished himself by his meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptional energetic and efficient command of his units. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during During the rapid advance of the 1st Division upon Sedan he World War I. During his service in the Adjutant General's carried out a most difficult mission of the Division in that he Department, General Harris' zeal, energy, and judgment successfully have been made manifest by the reforms accomplished in covered its right flank in a night march of about 20 record keeping systems in the War Department and in the kilometers, across broken country, in the face of the enemy. Army. Herein he exhibited the qualities of a most able commander.  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Kingston, Georgia Born: at Marion, South Carolina Home Town: Cedartown, Georgia Home Town: Marion, South Carolina Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal HART, WILLIAM H. Citation: HARRIES, GEORGE H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William H. Hart, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished George H. Harries, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I, while serving as Government of the United States, in a duty of great Quartermaster, Base Section No. 1. By his thorough responsibility during World War I. As Commanding knowledge of methods and standards of supplying troops, General of Base Section No. 5, General Harries successfully his resourcefulness and comprehensive study of the directed the manifold activities at the Port of Brest during innumerable details of the largest and most important supply the time when troop arrivals were at their maximum. He bases in France, Colonel Hart executed the important duties overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles in with which he was entrusted in a highly satisfactory and coordinating and organizing his important task. especially efficient manner.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) 102 Born: at Winona, Minnesota consistently high standards of efficiency maintained in his Home Town: Bath, South Carolina regiment and the successes which it achieved in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. HARTE, RICHARD H.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Citation: Born: at Chicago, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard H. Harte, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for HARTS, WILLIAM W. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. From May 1917 until presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to May 1919, as Director of Professional Services and later as William W. Harts, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Commanding Officer, Base Hospital No. 10, Surgical exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Consultant, American Expeditionary Forces, Member of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Interallied Medical and Surgical Conference, and one of the responsibility during World War I. In Command of the pioneer instructors in the principles of battle surgery, by his important District of Paris, by his painstaking efforts and high professional attainments, keen foresight, and untiring able directorship, General Harts maintained a high standard energy, Colonel Harte solved successfully many problems of discipline and efficiency among his large command. By which confronted him, rendering services of the greatest his tact and keen perception he handled numerous value to the American Expeditionary Forces. diplomatic affairs with great satisfaction, rendering services  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) of a superior value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Rock Island, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Born: at Sprinfield, Illinois Home Town: Springfield, Illinois HARTMAN, CHARLES D. Citation: HARTSHORN, EDWIN S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles D. Hartman, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished S. Hartshorn, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Government of the United Utilities Section of the Construction Division, States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Quartermaster Corps, Colonel Hartman was charged with As Chief of the Coordination Section, Office of the the direction of the manifold activities involved in the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Colonel maintenance of all fixed properties of the War Department, Hartshorn's energy, judgment, and foresight have been of United States Army Cantonments, including buildings and exceptional value to the War Department and to the Army. roads, the operation of all utilities, including water, sewage  War Department, General Orders No. 98 (1919) Born: at Troy, New York plants and systems, lighting, heating, refrigeration, and Home Town: New York, New York power plants throughout the United States. The untiring energy, sound professional judgment, administrative and HASE, WILLIAM F. executive ability displayed by Colonel Hartman contributed Citation: in a signal way to the successful operations of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Quartermaster Corps during the World War.  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Brookhaven, Mississippi William F. Hase, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Brookhaven, Mississippi exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great HARTMAN, EDWARD T. responsibility during World War I, as Senior Assistant to the Citation: Chief of Coast Artillery in the preparation and execution of The President of the United States takes pleasure in plans for the effective accomplishment of the duties presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to assigned to the Coast Artillery Corps in the Edward T. Hartman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for operations in France. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin responsibility during World War I. Colonel Hartman organized the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, and HASKELL, WILLIAM N. commanded it with extraordinary ability during its training Citation: period and throughout its active operations. To his energy, The President of the United States takes pleasure in zeal, and high qualities of leadership were largely due the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 103 William N. Haskell, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, Government of the United States, in a duty of great for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great 184th Infantry Brigade, General Hay showed efficient responsibility during World War I. Colonel Haskell leadership. Promoted to Major Generalship in the early part exhibited devotion, skill, and untiring energy as Chief of the of October 1918, he took command of the 28th Division, Operations Section, 4th Army Corps, during its organization and by his marked ability and great energy he contributed to and in the St. Mihiel offensive. As Chief of the Operations the successes attained by the Division during the time in Section, 2d Army, he rendered exceptionally meritorious which he was in command. He rendered services of a high service during the organization of that Army and in the character to the American Expeditionary Forces. operations north of Toul during October and November  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) 1918. Born: at Monticello, Florida Home Town: Drifton, Florida  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Bath-on-the-Hudson, New York Home Town: Albany, New York HAYES, EDWARD S. Citation: HATCH, HENRY J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Edward S. Hayes, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished J. Hatch, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during of Staff, G-3, 78th Division, in the St. Mihiel and Meuse- World War I. As Chief of Heavy Artillery Section, Office of Argonne offensives, Lieutenant Colonel Hayes was an the Chief of Artillery of the American Expeditionary Forces important factor in the success of the Division and rendered in France, a position involving individual and independent exceptional services by the persistence and courage of his responsibility, General Hatch performed services of front line reconnaissances; by his originality and the inestimable value in connection with the organization, soundness of his plans of relief and attack, and by the equipment, and training of the Artillery troops in France. clearness and correctness of all orders written by him for the  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) operations of the Division. His work was creative and Born: at Charlotte, Michigan constructive to a high degree and rendered in a highly Home Town: Ionia, Michigan meritorious manner in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) HATHAWAY, LEVY M. Born: at Waterbury, Connecticut Citation: Home Town: Waterbury, Connecticut The President of the United States takes pleasure in Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Levy M. Hathaway, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the HAYES, JAMES H. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Surgeon, 83d The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division, throughout its organization, training, and combat presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James operations, by his devotion to duty, untiring energy, and H. Hayes, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's high professional attainments, Colonel Hathaway rendered Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service, maintaining at all times a remarkable distinguished services to the Government of the United health record in the Division. His handling of the wounded, States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. involving personal exposure to heavy enemy fire during his As Judge Advocate of the 2d Division during its daily inspections of the advanced dressing stations, was organization in October 1917, and throughout all its combat notable for its extraordinary efficiency. Later, as Chief operations, he handled with unusual merit many questions Surgeon, 9th Army Corps, he again rendered highly confronting him. By his high order of legal ability, broad meritorious service to the American Expeditionary Forces. vision, excellent judgment, and a most comprehensive  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) knowledge of discipline and morale he rendered services of Born: at Owensboro, Kentucky exceptional value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Owensboro, Kentucky  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Haddon Field, North Carolina Home Town: Atlantic City, New Jersey HAY, WILLIAM H. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in HAYWARD, WILLIAM presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: William H. Hay, Major General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Hayward, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for 104 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the marked success those assigned to the Ordnance Department. Government of the United States, in a duty of great His sound judgment, wide business experience, and responsibility during World War I. As Commander of a administrative ability, contributed in a material way to the Regiment that was detached from the American successful operations of the Ordnance Department. Expeditionary Forces and served continuously with a  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) French Division, Colonel Hayward was charged with Born: at Phillipsburg, New Jersey Home Town: Buffalo, New York particularly responsible and exacting duties, in the performance of which he at all times displayed commendable tact, personal bravery, and military leadership HEGEMAN, HARRY A. of a high order. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Nebraska City, Nebraska presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Home Town: New York, New York A. Hegeman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the HEARN, CLINT C. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. With technical skill and The President of the United States takes pleasure in great energy Colonel Hegeman organized a large force of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clint trained workmen for the repair of motor transports. He C. Hearn, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally restored to service a great mass of accumulated dead meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of transportation of all kinds and types, and kept in operation the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during much transportation by timely repair. By his untiring efforts World War I, while in Command of the 153d Field Artillery the motor transportation was maintained at such a standard Brigade, 78th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne as to become an important factor in the successes achieved offensive. by the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Weston, Texas Born: at Sparta, Wisconsin Home Town: Whitesboro, Texas Home Town: Brookings, South Carolina

HECKEL, EDWARD G. HEINTZELMAN, STUART Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stuart Edward G. Heckel, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Heintzelman, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Heckel served responsibility during World War I. General Heintzelman with the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, as Lieutenant Colonel organized the Headquarters of the 4th Army Corps and later, from the organization until September 1918, and as Colonel as Chief of Staff of this Corps, directed with great success from then until June 1919, displaying at all times the Staff of this organization prior to and during the St. military attainments of a high order. By his initiative, force, Mihiel offensive. As Chief of Staff of the 2d Army, he had a marked ability, and untiring devotion to duty he contributed prominent part in organizing it as a fighting unit. His tact, materially to the successes of his division in four major energy, and military ability were important elements in the operations against the enemy, thereby rendering services of success of this command. inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at New York, New York Born: at Menasha, Wisconsin Home Town: Washington, D.C. Home Town: Detroit, Michigan HELMICK, ELI A. HECKMAN, JAMES C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eli A. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Helmick, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally C. Heckman, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Commanding General, Base Section No. 5, responsibility during World War I. As Chief, Storage General Helmick has displayed brilliant administrative Operations Section, Supply Division, Office of the Chief of ability in successfully directing the manifold activities under Ordnance, and later as Chief of Supply Division, Colonel his supervision. By his energy in expediting the completion Heckman assisted in formulating the general scheme of of the various engineering projects necessitated by the ordnance storage depots and planned and operated with enlargement of the Pontanezen Camp and the development

105 of Brest as a foremost embarkation camp, he has rendered World War I. Colonel Herr showed marked ability as Chief invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. of Staff of the 30th Division in the capture of Voormezeele  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) and Lock Eight in the Ypres section in Belgium in Born: at Quakers Point, Indiana September 1918, and in the breaking of Home Town: Weir City, Kansas the Hindenburg Line at Bellicourt, France, and the operations against the Selle River and the Sambre Canal HEMPHILL, JOHN E. from 29 September through 20 October 1918. By his energy Citation: and zeal, and persistent efforts, coupled with sound tactical The President of the United States takes pleasure in judgment, Colonel Herr contributed to the success of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John operations. E. Hemphill, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at White Horse Station, New Jersey Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Flemington, New Jersey responsibility during World War I. By his marked efficiency, loyal devotion to duty, and military attainments, HERRINGSHAW, WILLIAM F. colonel Hemphill rendered valuable services in duties of Citation: great responsibility from 25 August 1917 to 24 February The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1919. As Division Signal Officer, 82d Division, and Officer presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to in Charge of the advance party making arrangements for the William F. Herringshaw, Colonel, U.S. Army, for billeting, supply, and training of his division in its assigned exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the area in France, and for its participation in the St. Mihiel Government of the United States, in a duty of great offensive, as Corps Signal Officer, 7th Army Corps, Signal responsibility during World War I. As Chief Motor Officer, Advance Section, Services of Supply, and later of Transport Officer, 1st Army, American Expeditionary Base Section No. 9, Antwerp, Belgium, and finally as Chief Forces, Colonel Herringshaw at all times displayed initiative Signal Officer, 3d Army, with the Army of Occupation in and marked ability. By his high military attainments, sound Germany, he performed all of his duties with marked ability. judgment, and untiring efforts in his tasks he successfully  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1928) solved the many complex problems involving the supply, Born: at Canada conservation, and repair of the motor transportation of the Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri 1st Army during its operations in the St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne offensives. He has rendered services of signal HERBST, GEORGE A. worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Cleveland, Ohio presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio George A. Herbst, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the HERRON, CHARLES D. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Staff, G-3, 2d Division, from 28 December 1917 to 3 presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to August 1918, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 2d Division, Charles D. Herron, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for from 4 August to 19 September 1918; G-2 Section, General exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Headquarters from 20 September to 2 October 1918, Government of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 7th Army Corps from 3 United States, in a duty of great responsibility during October to 16 November 1918, Colonel Herbst displayed World War I, as Chief of Staff, 78th Division, during the untiring energy, sound professional judgment, and devotion Meuse-Argonne offensive. to duty. He rendered valuable services to the Government in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) positions of responsibility and contributed materially to the Born: at Crawfordsville, Indiana Home Town: Crawfordsville, Indiana successful operations of the American Forces in France in actions against the enemy.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) HERSEY, MARK L. Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota Citation: Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mark HERR, JOHN K. L. Hersey, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John World War I. As a Brigade Commander during the latter K. Herr, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally part of the Meuse-Argonne operation, General Hersey meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exhibited qualities of excellent leadership and sound the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during judgment. His Brigade attacked and penetrated the strong

106 enemy position of Bois-des Loges and wrested this strong Born: at Camden, New Jersey point from the enemy. The success of his Brigade in this Home Town: Berkeley, California engagement was in a large measure due to his able leadership. Later he commanded with distinction the 4th HILGARD, MILOSH R. Division during its operations in occupied territory. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Stetson, Maine presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milosh Home Town: East Corinth, Maine R. Hilgard, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the *HETRICK, HAROLD S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. Colonel Hilgard The President of the United States takes pride in presenting organized the operations of the Quartermaster Corps at the the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to important bases of St. Nazaire and Bordeaux, and later Harold S. Hetrick, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. established and operated the first American regulating Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished station, through which he successfully supplied a great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of number of American troops serving in the zone of the great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief Armies and operating at the front. The successful operation of Staff, G-4, 2d Army Corps, from 24 February 1918 until of this great station was due directly to his painstaking 31 August 1918, Colonel Hetrick displayed exceptional efforts, his zeal, and great energy. ability in the organization and administration of that  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Division of the Corps staff. In the supply and equipments Born: at New York, New York organizations of the Corps under British system and with Home Town: Belleville, Illinois British material he exhibited military attainments of a high order and contributed in a marked degree to the successful HILL, ARTHUR D. preparation for subsequent operations. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Kansas City, Missouri presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Home Town: Canterbury, Connecticut D. Hill, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and HICKMAN, EDWIN A. distinguished services to the Government of the United Citation: States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in As Assistant Judge Advocate, Services of Supply, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin Assistant Chief Finance Officer, American Expeditionary A. Hickman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Forces, positions of great responsibility, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Lieutenant Colonel Hill demonstrated marked ability in Government of the United States, in a duty of great performing the various tasks assigned to him. He performed responsibility during World War I, as Chief of a Section of important services for the rents, requisitions, and claims the General Staff which had charge of estimates and service and rendered valuable assistance in dealings with the financial matters pertaining to the conduct of the war and representatives of the French Government in all matters of the support of the Army. claims in France.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Independence, Missouri Born: at France Home Town: Lexington, Missouri Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

HILDERBRAND, JOEL H. HILL, JOHN PHILIP Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joel H. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Hilderbrand, Lieutenant Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Philip Hill, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of distinguished services to the Government of the United great responsibility during World War I. As Commandant of States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. the Chemical Warfare Service Experimental Field (Hanlon As Judge Advocate of the 29th Division from August 1917 Field), American Expeditionary Forces, a position of great until December 1918, and of the 8th Army Corps from responsibility and also of considerable personal danger, December 1918 until April 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Hill's Lieutenant Colonel Hilderbrand's profound knowledge of marked legal ability, sound judgment, and tireless energy chemistry, coupled with his rapid grasp of military were important factors in the splendid work of his problems, enabled him to render services of the utmost department. Representing his division as Liaison Officer at value in determining the best means for using gas and gas Headquarters, 17th Army Corps (French), in October 1918, materials in the field. during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, by his tact and  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) 107 constant devotion to duty he rendered conspicuous services Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and in this important operation. distinguished services to the Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, Born: at Annapolis, Maryland in connection with the railroad operations of the United Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland States Transportation Corps in France.  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) HINDS, ERNEST Born: at Pleasantville, Indiana Citation: Home Town: Frankfort, Indiana The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest HITT, PARKER Hinds, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Parker World War I. As Chief of Artillery, 1st Army Corps, Hitt, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally commanding General, Army Artillery of the 1st American meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Army, and as Chief of Artillery, American Expeditionary the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Forces, General Hinds perfected and successfully directed World War I. By his sound judgment and untiring efforts the organization and training of the Artillery of the Colonel Hitt assisted in perfecting the satisfactory American Army in France. organization of the Signal Corps of the American  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Expeditionary Forces, and he displayed conspicuous merit Born: at Red Hill, Alabama in this capacity as Signal Officer of the 1st American Army. Home Town: New Hope, Alabama  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana HINES, FRANK T. Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in HODGE, HENRY W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Citation: T. Hines, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during W. Hodge, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for World War I, as Chief of Embarkation in organizing and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the administering the Embarkation Service. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918) responsibility during World War I. As General Manager of Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah Roadways, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hodge Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah displayed sound professional judgment, technical skill, untiring energy, and devotion to duty, thus contributing in a HINES, JOHN LEONARD, SR. marked degree to the success of the American forces in Citation: France. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Born: at Washington, D.C. Leonard Hines, Sr., Major General, U.S. Army, for Home Town: New York, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great HODGES, CAMPBELL B. responsibility during World War I. As Regimental, Brigade, Citation: Division, and Corps Commander, General Hines displayed The President of the United States takes pleasure in marked ability in each of the important duties with which he presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to was entrusted and exhibited in the operations near Campbell B. Hodges, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Montdidier and Soissons, and in the St. Mihiel and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Argonne-Meuse offensives his high attainments as a soldier Government of the United States, in a duty of great and commander. responsibility during World War I. As Acting Chief of Staff,  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) 31st Division, Colonel Hodges demonstrated the highest Born: May 21, 1868 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia professional attainments, and through his zeal and never- Home Town: White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army failing tact he was responsible in a large measure for the Distinguished Service Medal development of the high efficiency of that Division. Later, as a member of the War Department General Staff, he HINKLE, CHARLES L. rendered most valuable service in the development of the Citation: system of classification of commissioned personnel now in The President of the United States takes pleasure in use. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Born: at Youngs Point, Louisiana Charles L. Hinkle, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation Home Town: Ruston, Louisiana 108 HODGES, HARRY F. Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry *HODGSON, FREDERICK G. F. Hodges, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to World War I. AS Commanding General, Camp Devens, Frederick G. Hodgson, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Massachusetts, General Hodges displayed unusual Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished administrative and executive ability, sound judgment, and services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of high professional skill. He established a model system of great responsibility during World War I. While serving as schools and training, organized and trained the 76th representative of the Quartermaster Corps on the General Division, and in addition thereto trained for overseas service Munitions Board of the Council of National Defense from more than 40,000 men of other units. His untiring energy, April 1917 until his death on 5 August 1917, Colonel devotion to duty, coupled with other outstanding soldierly Hodgson displayed most distinguished ability and qualities, contributed markedly to the successful operations performed his manifold duties in a most conspicuous of the American forces during the World War. manner in a position of great responsibility at a time of  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) gravest importance. By his tact, foresight, and excellent Born: at Boston, Massachusetts judgment his services in connection with the development Home Town: Lincoln, Massachusetts of the vast program of housing and supply for our Army were of material assistance to the successful prosecution of *HODGES, HARRY L. the war and were of signal worth to the Government. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Born: at Athens, Georgia Home Town: Athens, Georgia the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Harry L. Hodges, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished HOF, SAMUEL services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the Military Board of Allied Supply, Colonel Hodges presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to provided important liaison between the American member Samuel Hof, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for of the board and the General Staff, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the General Headquarters. His duties, which were varied and Government of the United States, in a duty of great complex, were ably performed, often under great difficulties responsibility during World War I, first, as Commanding and embarrassment, and they continued to include the Officer, Frankford Arsenal, from March 1918 to March responsibility of gathering the data and presenting the report 1919, where, by his indefatigable energy, outstanding on the supply systems of the allied armies and in the administrative ability, and thorough technical knowledge, presentation of this completed report, which finally received Colonel Hof brought to a successful production basis tracer, the approval of his own Government. incendiary, and armor-piercing small-arms ammunition, and  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) supplied substantially all that was used by our troops; later Born: at Norfolk, Virginia as acting Chairman of the Ordnance Claims Board, where Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia by his energy, tact, and business ability, he secured the settlement of outstanding obligation, and later, as Chief of HODGES, JOHN N. Field Service, Ordnance Department, where he perfected the Citation: organization controlling the disposition of vast quantities of The President of the United States takes pleasure in materials and plants left over from the war. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) N. Hodges, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Born: at Boscobel, Wisconsin Home Town: Boscobel, Wisconsin Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in HOFFMAN, GEORGE M. Command of the Engineers, 3d Division, attached to the Citation: British Expeditionary Forces, from 11 February to 1 April The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1918, during which time the Regiment was engaged in the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to construction of heavy bridges on the Somme and on George M. Hoffman, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. fortification and combat duty, because of his high Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished professional ability, his great energy and devotion to duty services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Lieutenant Colonel Hodges contributed materially to the great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Engineer accomplishments of the forces engaged in those operations. of the 1st Army Corps, by his great energy and marked  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) technical ability Colonel Hoffman built up a strongly 109 efficient organization, which made itself felt in all which, despite the difficulties involved, contributed operations of the 1st Army Corps and in a great measure materially to the success of the operations. contributed to the successes achieved during the active  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1926) operations of the 1st Army Corps at St. Mihiel and in the Born: at Arkansaw, Wisconsin Home Town: Sargent, Minnesota Argonne.  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919) Born: at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania HOLMAN, JESSE R. Home Town: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in HOGAN, JOHN P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse Citation: R. Holman, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Government of the United States, in a duty of great P. Hogan, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. responsibility during World War I. In charge of General Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Construction in the vicinity of Bordeaux, Colonel Holman services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of displayed unusual judgment and great executive ability in great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in the performance of the many duties assigned to him. In Charge of the Topographical Sections, G-2, of the 5th Army addition he rendered valuable service and advice to the other Corps and the 2d Army, Lieutenant Colonel Hogan departments of Base Section No. 2 regarding construction. contributed materially toward the success of the operations.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Joining the 2d Army Staff upon organization, he exercised Born: at Fayette County, Texas Home Town: Comanche, Texas such energy, judgment, and foresight that remarkable results were obtained in preparing maps for an offensive action and the subsequent occupation of the enemy's territory. HOMAN, CHARLES C.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Citation: Born: at Chicago, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles C. Homan, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for HOLABIRD, JOHN A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Director, Motor Transport Corps, American Expeditionary A. Holabird, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Homan was charged with the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished assignment and distribution of motor transport to Division, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Corps, and Army troops, the general supervision of motor great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of transport within the zone of the Services of Supply, the 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, during the period from maintaining therein the difficult task of a balanced and August to November 1918, a position of great efficient motor transport service. In these positions of grave responsibility, Lieutenant Colonel Holabird commanded his responsibility he displayed unusual administrative and unit during the offensive of St. Mihiel, Mont Blanc, and executive ability, high technical skill, and unremitting Meuse-Argonne with much credit. He has rendered attention to duty, thus contributing markedly to the important services to the United States. successful accomplishments of the American Expeditionary  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Forces. Born: at Evanston, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Born: at Williamsport, Pennsylvania Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio HOLBROOK, LUCIUS R. Citation: HONOR, WILLIAM H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucius The President of the United States takes pleasure in R. Holbrook, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the William H. Honor, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), Government of the United States, in a duty of great U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of 7th Field Artillery and the 1st Field Artillery Brigade, great responsibility during World War I, in organizing and General Holbrook with great distinction directed the operating the Medical Section of the Labor Bureau, artillery support of the 1st Division in the attacks on American Expeditionary Forces. Cantigny and the Soissons salient. His careful judgment and  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) high military attainments were shown in the accuracy and Born: at Canada Home Town: Wyandotte, Michigan timeliness of the fire from the batteries under his direction,

110 HOPKINS, JAY P. HORTON, WILLIAM E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jay P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hopkins, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for William E. Horton, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Antiaircraft Artillery Service in the American Expeditionary Quartermaster of the Advance Section, Services of Supply, Forces, Colonel Hopkins performed arduous tasks with a position of great responsibility, due to his untiring energy, distinction, at all times being ceaseless in devotion to his the supplying of many thousands of troops in this section important duties. Displaying marked scientific attainments, was successfully carried out and numerous Quartermaster he handled perplexing problems with which the service was Corps services and activities were organized and continually confronted with sound judgment, untiring expeditiously administered. Colonel Horton has rendered energy, and a wide comprehension of the needs to be services of great worth. supplied and the facilities available.  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Washington, D.C. Born: at Mattawan, Michigan Home Town: Washington, D.C. Home Town: Cassopolis, Michigan HOTCHKISS, CLARENCE R. HOPWOOD, LUCIUS L. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucius Clarence R. Hotchkiss, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for L. Hopwood, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. As Commander of great responsibility during World War I. In the Winnel Down Rest Camp of the Winchester Area, England, Hospitalization Division of the Chief Surgeon's Office, a by his marked ability and energetic efforts displayed in position of great responsibility, Lieutenant Colonel supervising the reception, entertainment, and departure of Hopwood had charge of the equipment and installation of large numbers of officers and soldiers passing through the hospitals throughout the Services of Supply in France, and it Rest Camp, Captain Hotchkiss rendered services of great was due to his ability and energy that these units were so value to the American Expeditionary Forces. efficiently provided and maintained. He has rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 8 (1935) services of value to the United States. Born: at Warren, Pennsylvania Home Town: Portland, Oregon  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Vinton, Iowa Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa HOUGH, BENSON W. Citation: HORSEY, HAMILTON R. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Benson W. Hough, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Hamilton R. Horsey, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I, as Regimental services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Commander in the military operations of the 42d Division great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief in the Baccarat Sector, from 24 March to 21 June 1918; the of Staff, G-2, 26th Division, during the St. Mihiel and Second Battle of the Marne, in which the 42d Division Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel Horsey, by his participated in the defense of the line east of Chalons, 28 complete grasp and knowledge of his duties, and by his June to 21 July 1918, and in the offensive against Reims, unfailing devotion to duty, and by his untiring energy, kept Chateau-Thierry, Soissons salient, 24 July to 3 August Division Headquarters at all times accurately and promptly 1918. informed as to the location of our own front lines and  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) enemy troops, thus assisting materially in bringing the Born: at Delaware County, Ohio Home Town: Delaware, Ohio operations of the Division to a successful conclusion.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Tallahassee, Florida HOWARD, CARRIE L. Home Town: Tampa, Florida Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carrie 111 L. Howard, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for Army, Colonel Howell organized and directed the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the operations of this section during the entire operations of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great 1st Army. The results achieved by him during the St. Mihiel responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse at the and Meuse-Argonne operations had a noted influence on the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, during the successes gained by the 1st Army and showed him to be an World War, First Lieutenant Howard held a position of officer of sound judgment and marked ability. great responsibility. To her fell the duty of supervising the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) nursing departments of all the hospitals at the Port of Born: at Fayeteville, Arkansas Home Town: Fayetteville, Arkansas Embarkation and the mobilization stations for nurses destined for overseas duty. By her efficiency, energy, and knowledge of administrative detail she has added greatly to HOWZE, ROBERT LEE the proficiency of the Medical Department of the Army at Citation: those trying stations. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Born: at Colussa, California Lee Howze, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Home Town: San Francisco, California meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during HOWARD, DEANE C. World War I. As Commander of the 3d Division on its Citation: march to the Rhine and during the occupation of the enemy The President of the United States takes pleasure in territory General Howze proved himself energetic and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Deane capable, exhibiting superb qualities of leadership. He C. Howard, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for maintained an unusually high standard of efficiency in his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the unit, rendering eminently conspicuous service as a Division Government of the United States, in a duty of great Commander. responsibility during World War I. In organizing and  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) administering the Division of Sanitation and the Sanitary Born: at Overton, Texas Home Town: Overton, Texas Inspection Service of the Office of the Surgeon General of Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Indian Campaigns), Army the Army, Colonel Howard contributed greatly to the Distinguished Service Medal efficiency of the military service.  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) *HOYLE, ELI D. Born: at Coleraine, Massachusetts Home Town: Coleraine, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting HOWE, THORNDYKE D. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Citation: Eli D. Hoyle, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the Thorndyke D. Howe, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, United States, in a duty of great responsibility during for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to World War I. As Department Commander, Eastern the Government of the Department, between 25 August 1917 and 15 January 1918, United States, in a duty of great responsibility during General Hoyle handled many difficult problems arising in World War I. As Chief of the Postal Express Service that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill.  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) Colonel Howe organized and administered with marked Born: at Canton, Georgia ability the Postal Service of the American Expeditionary Home Town: Haynesville, Alabama Forces. He displayed great breadth of vision and untiring zeal in overcoming the many obstacles that were HOYLE, RENE E. DER. encountered in the organization of the service of handling Citation: mail for our troops in Europe. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rene Born: at Lawrence, Massachusetts Home Town: Lawrence, Massachusetts E. DeR. Hoyle, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the HOWELL, WILLEY Government of the Citation: United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. As Executive Officer and later as Assistant presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Willey Commandant of the School of Fire for Field Artillery, Fort Howell, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Sill, Oklahoma, during the period from November 1917 to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of May 1919, Colonel Hoyle displayed remarkable tact and the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during excellent judgment, combined with executive and World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, of the 1st professional ability of a high order in positions of great responsibility, thereby contributing materially toward 112 bringing that school to a state of maximum efficiency in a C. Hughes, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally time of great emergency. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Born: at West Point, New York World War I. As Aide-de-Camp to the Commander in Home Town: Governors Island, New York Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Hughes performed duties of an exacting nature with peculiar tact, HUBBARD, SAMUEL T. ability, and untiring energy, proving himself sound in Citation: judgment and indefatigable in all tasks assigned to him. At The President of the United States takes pleasure in all times he served with distinction, rendering exceptional presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to service. Samuel T. Hubbard, Major (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Louisville, Kentucky Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: New York, New York responsibility during World War I. In the Intelligence Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American HUGHES, JOHN H. Expeditionary Forces, Major Hubbard organized and Citation: directed the operation of the battle order subsection, the The President of the United States takes pleasure in section responsible for determining the effectives and tactics presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John of the enemy and the location of enemy divisions on the H. Hughes, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally western front. As director of the Intelligence School, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of American Expeditionary Forces, Langres, France, he the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during displayed rare efficiency and World War I. As a member of the Inspector General's grasp of his work. His zeal and administrative and technical Department at the Headquarters, Services of Supply, for an ability enabled him to render his Government services of extended period of time, by his unflagging energy, sound great value in positions of responsibility. judgment, and tact, Colonel Hughes handled with  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) conspicuous ability many difficult problems which Born: at Greenville, New Jersey constantly arose in the execution of his important office. He Home Town: New York, New York rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. HUEBNER, CLARENCE RALPH  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) (First Award) Born: at New York, New York Citation: Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to HUGHES, WILLIAM N., JR. Clarence Ralph Huebner (0-4552), Lieutenant Colonel Citation: (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great William N. Hughes, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Captain, Major, and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Lieutenant Colonel of the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, Government of the United States, in a duty of great throughout its training and active operations in France, responsibility during World War I. While he was serving as Lieutenant Colonel Huebner successfully commanded all G-3 and as Chief of Staff of the 42d Division, Colonel echelons of the Regiment, participating with distinction in Hughes' efforts had an important bearing on the successes every engagement from Cantigny to Sedan, reorganizing his gained by the Division in the Baccarat sector, at the Second Regiment after its heavy losses in the first phase of the Battle of the Marne, the operations near Chalons, Chateau- Meuse-Argonne offensives, and inspiring it with the Thierry, the St. Mihiel salient, and along the Meuse. His will and dash that carried it to the heights of Sedan. By his splendid judgment and tactical ability were of the greatest sound tactical judgment, his unusual leadership, and value and demonstrated military knowledge of a high order. indefatigable energy he contributed in a marked manner to  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the American Expeditionary Forces most conspicuous Born: at Columbus, Tennessee Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania services in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Bushton, Kansas HUIDEKOPER, FREDERIC L. Home Town: Bushton, Kansas Citation: Personal Awards: 2@ Distinguished Service Crosses (WWI), The President of the United States takes pleasure in 3@ Army Distinguished Service Medals presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederic L. Huidekoper, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant HUGHES, JOHN C. General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious Citation: and distinguished services to the Government of the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John 113 As Liaison Officer of the 33d Division, with the 18th great responsibility during World War I, while in charge of French Division during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, the building and organizing of the Engineer Depot at Colonel Huidekoper did this liaison work as a volunteer and Norfolk, Virginia, and later as Director of Storage, at times performed his duties in great danger of his life. This Purchase, Storage and Traffic Division, General Staff. work was of exceedingly great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Abilene, Kansas Born: at Meadville, Pennsylvania Home Town: El Reno, Oklahoma Home Town: Washington, D.C. HUNT, CHARLES A. HULEN, JOHN A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Charles A. Hunt, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for A. Hulen, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. Colonel Hunt World War I, while Commanding the 72d Infantry Brigade Commanded first a Battalion of the 18th Infantry, 1st of the 36th Division in the Meuse-Argonne offensive from 8 Division, and later the Regiment. He conducted his unit in to 28 October 1918. every action with marked ability and skillful leadership,  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) showing the finest qualities of good judgment, courage, and Born: at Centralia, Texas devotion to duty. Home Town: Houston, Texas  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Nashua, New Hampshire HULL, JOHN A. Home Town: Nashua, New Hampshire Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in HUNT, IRVIN L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: A. Hull, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Irvin Government of the United States, in a duty of great L. Hunt, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally responsibility during World War I. As Judge Advocate of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Service of Supplies, Colonel Hull most creditably the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during handled the questions brought before him. His sound legal World War I. Colonel Hunt served with conspicuous training, his complete knowledge of military administration, success as the Officer in Charge of Civil Affairs in the and his clear conception of the new and difficult problems occupied area with the 3d Army and with the American involved made his services of most exceptional value. Forces in Germany. With excellent judgment and sound  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) adherence to well-established policies in a field of intricate Born: at Bloomfield, Iowa problems affecting the civil population, he perfected Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa through his wide comprehension of conditions, an effective organization, which contributed materially to the efficiency HUME, FRANK M. of those forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Boonville, California presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Home Town: Point Arena, California M. Hume, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of HUNT, ORA E. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I, while in Command of the 103d Infantry, 26th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ora E. operations. Hunt, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Born: at Bridgewater, Maine the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Home Town: Houlton, Maine World War I. As Commander of the 6th Infantry Brigade, 3d Division, during the greater part of its active operations, HUMPHREY, GILBERT EDWIN General Hunt achieved notable success, demonstrating high Citation: qualities of leadership. Through his exceptional tactical The President of the United States takes pleasure in ability his brigade was enabled to overcome desperate presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert hostile resistance during its participation in the Meuse- Edwin Humphrey, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Argonne offensive. By his efforts he has contributed Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of 114 materially to the brilliant success of his brigade in that Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania important operation.  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) HUTTON, PAUL C. Born: at Berryessa, California Citation: Home Town: Point Arena, California The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul HURLEY, PATRICK J. C. Hutton, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Patrick responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the J. Hurley, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Paris Group from 2 June to 26 July 1918, during which Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and period by his good judgment and untiring energy he distinguished services to the Government of the United provided a hospitalization and evacuation system that States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. insured prompt and excellent care and treatment of the Assigned as Judge Advocate, Army Artillery, 1st Army, wounded, Colonel Hutton furnished the means of saving Lieutenant Colonel Hurley rendered services of marked many lives and provided comfort for the wounded, thereby ability, performing, in addition to his manifold duties, the greatly adding to the morale of the combatant troops of both duties of Adjutant General and of Inspector General. Later, the American and the French engaged in the second Battle as Judge Advocate of the 6th Army Corps, he ably of the Marne. conducted the negotiations arising between the American  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Expeditionary Forces and the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, Born: at Goldsboro, North Carolina wherein he displayed sound judgment, marked zeal, and Home Town: Goldsboro, North Carolina keen perception of existing conditions. He has rendered services of material worth to the American Expeditionary IRELAND, MARK L. Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 68 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Indian Territory presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mark Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma L. Ireland, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of HUTCHESON, GROTE the United States, in a Citation: duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the Repair Division, Office of the Director, Motor presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grote Transport Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hutcheson, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Ireland displayed sound judgment, executive ability of a meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of high order, and unremitting devotion to duty, thus the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during contributing markedly to the successful operations of the World War I, in the administration of the Port of Motor Transport Corps of the American Expeditionary Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, in connection with Forces. the shipment of troops overseas.  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) Born: at Chesaning, Michigan Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio Home Town: Chesaning, Michigan Home Town: Newtown, Ohio IRELAND, MERRITTE W. HUTCHINSON, JAMES P. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Merritte W. Ireland, Major General, U.S. Army, for P. Hutchinson, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the responsibility during World War I. As Commanding American Expeditionary Forces, General Ireland supervised Officer, American Red Cross Military Hospital No. 1, and perfected the organization of the Medical Department in American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hutchinson France, and to his excellent judgment, untiring efforts, and displayed exceptional ability in the organization and high professional attainments are largely due the splendid administration of that unit. By his devotion to duty, untiring efficiency with which the sick and wounded of the energy, coupled with professional attainments of a high American Army have been cared for. order, he rendered services of inestimable value in a  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) position of great responsibility in the alleviation of the Born: at Columbia City, Indiana sufferings of our sick and wounded. Home Town: Columbia City, Indiana  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 115 IRWIN, GEORGE LER. As Executive Officer in the Office of the Quartermaster Citation: General of the Army and in addition to the duties of that The President of the United States takes pleasure in office, charged with the responsibility for the operations of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Administrative, Personnel, and Regulations Division of George LeR. Irwin, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for that office, Lieutenant Colonel Jacobson rendered highly exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the important services to the Government. His sound judgment, Government of the United States, in a duty of great rare administrative and executive ability, and his responsibility during World War I. General Irwin unremitting attention to duty were contributing factors in the Commanded with ability the 57th Field Artillery Brigade, success of the Quartermaster Corps in the supply of the 32d Division, during the Marne-Aisne, Oise-Aisne, and Army. Meuse-Argonne offensives. At all times he displayed keen  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Germany judgment, high military attainments, and loyal devotion to Home Town: Washington, D.C. duty. The success of the Division whose advance he supported was due in a large measure to his eminent JADWIN, EDGAR technical skill and ability as an artillerist. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Born: at Fort Wayne, Michigan The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Chicago, Illinois presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar Jadwin, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally JACKSON, THOMAS H. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. As Commanding Officer of the 15th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Engineers, General Jadwin inaugurated the important Thomas H. Jackson, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. project at Gievres. Later, in charge of the Division of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Construction and Forestry, he brought to this important task services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of a splendidly trained mind and exceptionally high skill. His great responsibility during World War I. As a member of breadth of vision and sound judgment influenced greatly the the Division of Construction and Forestry, Colonel Jackson successful completion of many vast construction projects displayed untiring energy and marked ability in the undertaken by the American Expeditionary Forces. performance of his important duties. His stupendous task  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Honesdale, Pennsylvania was fraught with numerous difficulties, which he overcame Home Town: Honesdale, Pennsylvania with noteworthy success, rendering services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. JAMERSON, GEORGE H.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Canada Citation: Home Town: Muskegon, Michigan The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to JACKSON, WILLIAM P. George H. Jamerson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Regimental William P. Jackson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Commander, 317th Infantry, and later as Brigade exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Commander of the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Government of the United States, in a duty of great Division, General Jamerson rendered conspicuous service in responsibility during World War I, as Brigade Commander, the organization and training of these units, and in the 74th Infantry Brigade, 37th Division, American command thereof during the operations of his Brigade in the Expeditionary Forces, in operations against the enemy in Meuse-Argonne offensive. Displaying sound judgment, France. high professional skill, untiring energy, and devotion to  War Department, General Orders No. 28 (1921) duty, General Jamerson contributed in a material way to the Born: at Palmyra, Missouri successful operation of his division and of the American Home Town: Palmyra, Missouri forces in France.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) JACOBSON, BENJAMIN L. Born: at Martinsville, Virginia Citation: Home Town: Martinsville, Virginia The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to *JANEWAY, THEODORE C. Benjamin L. Jacobson, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Citation: Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pride in presenting distinguished services to the Government of the United the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Theodore C. Janeway, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, 116 for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to JENKS, GLEN F. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Division The President of the United States takes pleasure in of Internal Medicine in the Surgeon General's Office from presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Glen 26 June to 27 December 1917, Major Janeway distinguished F. Jenks, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for himself by his conspicuous service in the organization and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the development of that division. Standing as one at the head of Government of the United States, in a duty of great his profession in America, he was responsible for the responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Heavy selection of many prominent internists for war service, Artillery Division, Office of the Chief Ordnance Officer, thereby rendering a service of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Jenks displayed Government in caring for the sick. keen foresight and excellent judgment, combined with  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) professional ability of the highest order, in the development Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland of allied artillery programs and the supply and maintenance of heavy and railway artillery to the troops in France. Later, as Chief Ordnance Inspector of Artillery, American JARMAN, SANDERFORD Expeditionary Forces, he organized and perfected to a high Citation: degree of efficiency the maintenance of the artillery of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1st Army during the Meuse-Argonne operations, thereby presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to contributing materially to the success of our forces. Sanderford Jarman, Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery),  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Deansboro, New York services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: Clayville, New York great responsibility during World War I. From 14 September to 26 November 1918, as G-3, and later Chief of JERVEY, HENRY Staff of the Commanding General, American Railway Citation: Artillery Reserve, with the 1st and 2d American Armies The President of the United States takes pleasure in during the Meuse-Argonne offensive and the offensive presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry planned to be launched by the 2d American Army on 11 Jervey, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally November 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Jarman displayed the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of highest qualities as an organizer, and by his untiring energy the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and zeal, good judgment, and general excellence, as well as World War I, as Director of Operations, General Staff, and great technical ability, contributed largely to the success of as Assistant to the Chief of Staff in preparing and executing the command. the plans involving the mobilization of personnel during the  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) war. Born: at Boatner, Louisiana  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918) Home Town: West Monroe, Louisiana Born: at Durbin, Virginia Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina JAY, NELSON D. Citation: JERVEY, JAMES P. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Nelson The President of the United States takes pleasure in D. Jay, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished P. Jervey, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Government of the United States, in a duty of great General Purchasing Agent, American Expeditionary Forces, responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer by excellent judgment, untiring energy, and broad and of the 304th Engineers, 79th Division, Colonel Jervey comprehensive knowledge of business affairs, Lieutenant performed his exacting duties with signal ability. His high Colonel Jay solved in a highly meritorious manner many technical skill and unflagging energy were largely difficult and serious problems of supply which confronted responsible for keeping the roads in condition for the our forces throughout the war. His services were rendered transportation of artillery and large quantities of supplies with conspicuous success in a position of great during the attack on Montfaucon and Nantillois in the latter responsibility and were of inestimable value to the part of September 1918. By his great efforts he proved a American Expeditionary Forces. potential factor in the successes achieved during these  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) operations. Born: at Elwood, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Home Town: Pelham Manor, New York Born: at Powhatan County, Virginia Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia

117 JEWELL, FRANK C. of forwarding to the front great quantities of supplies and Citation: thousands of replacements for the The President of the United States takes pleasure in combatant units, in which important duty he displayed presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank untiring zeal and exceptional executive ability. C. Jewell, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at St. Peter, Minnesota exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: St. Peter, Minnesota Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the JOHNSON, HUGH S. Railway Artillery Reserve, attached to the 1st Army, Citation: American Expeditionary Forces, during the Meuse-Argonne The President of the United States takes pleasure in operations, Colonel Jewell performed his task with energy presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh and marked ability, rendering valuable services to the S. Johnson, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, American Expeditionary Forces. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919) Born: at Chicago, Illinois the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Beloit, Wisconsin responsibility during World War I, in the Provost Marshal General's Office in connection with the planning and JEWETT, FRANK B. execution of the Draft Laws. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1926) Born: at Fort Scott, Kansas The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Alva, Oklahoma presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank B. Jewett, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, JOHNSON, JACOB C. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Citation: the Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I, in connection with the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jacob development of the radio telephone and the development C. Johnson, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally and production of other technical apparatus for the Army. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: at Pasadena, California the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Home Town: Wyoming, New Jersey World War I. As Inspector General of the 1st Army Corps and later of the 1st Army, Colonel Johnson performed JEWETT, HENRY C. exacting tasks with distinction throughout the Marne- Citation: Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne The President of the United States takes pleasure in operations. Both during the months of actual fighting and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry the periods of training before and after the campaign, he C. Jewett, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for displayed conspicuous devotion to duty, unfailing zeal, and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the loyalty, acting always with sound judgment. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Marietta, Ohio responsibility during World War I. In Command of the 182d Home Town: Benton City, Missouri Infantry Brigade, 91st Division, in the Argonne, Colonel Jewett displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and JOHNSON, JOHN MONROE tactical ability in important engagements. Later, as Chief of Citation: Staff of the 91st Division, he planned operations with sound The President of the United States takes pleasure in judgment and a comprehensive understanding of existing presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John conditions, showing military attainments and initiative of a Monroe Johnson, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, high order. At all times he was untiring in energy and self- for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to sacrificing in devotion to his exacting duties. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919) Born: at Buffalo, New York responsibility during World War I. Colonel Johnson served Home Town: Buffalo, New York with distinction with the 117th Engineers, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in various capacities until JOHNSON, ARTHUR October 1918, when he became Commanding Officer of Citation: that regiment. He also served as Chief Engineer, 42d The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division, and was charged with the duty of repairing and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur opening up roads and routes for the advance of all troops in Johnson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally the division sector during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. By meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of his sound judgment, untiring energy, great resourcefulness, the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and ability, he contributed materially to the success of the World War I. In Command of the Intermediate Section, American Expeditionary Forces. Services of Supply, General Johnson had the responsibility  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1929) Born: at Marion, South Carolina 118 Home Town: Marion, South Carolina the crowning successes of the Division during the operations of this campaign. JOHNSON, WAIT C.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: May 25, 1874 at Charlotte, North Carolina Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama The President of the United States takes pleasure in Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Philippine Insurrection), presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wait Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine Insurrection), Army C. Johnson, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Distinguished Service Medal exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great JOHNSTON, JOHN A. responsibility during World War I. As Athletic Director, G- Citation: 5, of the American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Johnson The President of the United States takes pleasure in was given the important and difficult task of planning and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John organizing an elaborate program of athletic training and A. Johnston, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for competitions for American troops, embracing all branches exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of sport. By his zeal and sound judgment he carried this Government of the United States, in a duty of great program to an eminently successful conclusion, thereby responsibility during World War I. As Department rendering an invaluable service in maintaining the morale Commander, Northeastern Department, between 11 and physical fitness of our troops during the trying period of September 1917 and 23 May 1918, General Johnston repatriation. handled many difficult problems arising in that department  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) with rare judgment, tact, and great skill. Later, as Born: at Rutland, Vermont Commanding General of the 34th Division, which he took Home Town: Burlington, Vermont overseas, his marked efficiency, unusual initiative, and military attainments of a high order were important factors JOHNSTON, EDWARD N. in the excellent standard of training attained by the Division. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Allegheny, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Washington, D.C. Edward N. Johnston, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished JOHNSTON, WILLIAM H. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. From September The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1917 to May 1918, as Commanding Officer, 23d Highway presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Engineer Regiment, Colonel Johnston displayed rare William H. Johnston, Major General, U.S. Army, for qualities of leadership in the organization and training of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the regiment, which later performed excellent services Government of the United States, in a duty of great throughout the war. As Assistant to the Chief of Chemical responsibility during World War I. During the Meuse- Warfare Service in France from June until December 1918, Argonne offensive, General Johnston commanded with skill in charge of the offensive division, he showed ability of the and ability, the 91st Division in the difficult advance that highest order in the general supervision of operations of all resulted in the taking of Epinonville. Later, in participation gas troops. From December 1918, until June 1919, as with the French, he led his Division with marked distinction Acting Chief of Chemical Warfare Service abroad, his keen in the attack on and capture of the important city of business ability and sound judgment wee important factors Audenarde in the closing operations of the war in Belgium. in the successful closing out of all chemical warfare  War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919) activities in the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Distinguished Service Medal Home Town: Portland, Oregon

JOHNSTON, GORDON JOHNSTON, WILLIAM T. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gordon Johnston, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for William T. Johnston, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Johnston responsibility during World War I. Colonel Johnston showed great ability while Chief of Staff of the 82d organized and administered the Officers' Training Camps Division, in the operations in the Argonne area. The force of from the outbreak of the war until 25 July 1918, and his energy and his masterful leadership manifested itself in thereafter rendered conspicuous service as Chief of Staff, Southern Department.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) 119 Born: at Alexandria, Pennsylvania conspicuous for its thoroughness and important results. He Home Town: Livingston, Missouri rendered services of much value to the United States.  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) JOLLY, CHARLES L. Born: at Tuckerton, New Jersey Citation: Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to JONES, JAMES S. Charles L. Jolly, Major (Chemical Warfare Corps), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James great responsibility during World War I. By displaying S. Jones, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), untiring energy and enthusiasm in the performance of his U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished important duties, Major Jolly developed efficient gas services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of discipline in the 32d Division, resulting in the prevention of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the gas fatalities. He was zealous and discerning in the training Adjutant General at General Headquarters, American of troops, achieving brilliant successes. His service was Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Jones displayed marked by self-sacrificing devotion to the welfare and executive ability of the highest order in the efficient protection of the men who were with him. administration of the divisions successively assigned to him.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Possessed of a keen mind for organization, with sound Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana judgment, tact, and a thorough understanding of the intricate Home Town: New York, New York details of the office, he successfully surmounted innumerable obstacles, rendering service of signal worth to JONES, CLIFFORD the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Government. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Wheeling, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Wheeling, West Virginia Clifford Jones, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the JONES, PERCY L. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. In the Office of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff during the World presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Percy War and the following demobilization period, Colonel L. Jones, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Jones' tactfulness and initiative in meeting the varied exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the situations presented and sound judgment in passing upon Government of the United States, in a duty of great many maters of highest importance, contributed materially responsibility during World War I. Colonel Jones served to the successful functioning of that office during the war. with marked distinction as Commander of the United States During the demobilization his conception and organization Ambulance Service with the French Armies. By the force of of the Emergency Discharge Section of the office not only his energy, zeal, and ability he brought the units of that protected the War Department from impositions but served service to a high state of perfections. The splendid record in a marked degree to preserve the morale of the civilian held by this service is attributable to his great devotion and population during that trying period. untiring efforts in accomplishing his tasks.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Cumming, Georgia Born: at Bartow County, Georgia Home Town: Norcross, Georgia Home Town: Cleveland, Tennessee

JONES, HARVEY L. JONES, SAMUEL G. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harvey L. Jones, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for Samuel G. Jones, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In charge of the Military responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Police School at Autun, France, a position of great of Winchester Camp, England, Colonel Jones was directly responsibility, due to his ability and energy, hundreds of charged with the transportation of several hundred thousand officers and enlisted men were trained as Military Police for American troops through England, a task of great magnitude the Provost Marshal General's Department, and were and one involving many difficulties. By his tireless energy afterwards distributed throughout the American and keen application to his important duties he Expeditionary Forces. Lieutenant Colonel Jones' work was accomplished his task with marked success, rendering

120 services of distinction to the American Expeditionary Richard H. Jordan, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Forces. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Born: at Montgomery, Alabama great responsibility during World War I. As Senior Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Transportation Service from 11 January 1918 to 15 April JONES, WALTER C. 1919, with untiring energy, rare administrative and Citation: executive ability, and unremitting devotion to duty, Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in Jordan rendered service of great value to the Government in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter perfecting the necessary organization of the movement of C. Jones, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for troops from encampments throughout the United states to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Ports of Embarkation and thence overseas. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) responsibility during World War I. As Quartermaster of the Born: at Haymarket, Virginia Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, American Home Town: Haymarket, Virginia Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Jones performed his manifold duties with marked ability and outstanding JOY, BENJAMIN successes. He was charged with the supervision of the Citation: Quartermaster Corps personnel of over 500 officers and The President of the United States takes pleasure in 10,000 enlisted men, with the responsibility for the direction presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to and control of the vast quantity of quartermaster stores Benjamin Joy, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for required for the Intermediate Section, consisting of over exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 270,000 troops, and with the initial supply of four Government of the United States, replacement (depot) divisions of over 300,000 troops. He in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As fulfilled this tremendous responsibility with conspicuous Chief of the Fiscal Department in the Office of the Officer and marked efficiency, handling with tact and keen in Charge of Civil Affairs in the occupied territory, Major judgment the many complex problems which constantly Joy has handled problems of a delicate and complicated confronted him. His service was characterized with character with remarkable success, displaying marked zealousness, resourcefulness, and farsightedness, and he administrative ability, breadth of vision, and a proved himself equal to every emergency. He rendered comprehensive knowledge of international finance services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary questions. Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Born: at Quincy, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Quincy, Massachusetts JOYCE, KENYON A. JORDAN, CLARENCE L. (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clarence L. Jordan, First Lieutenant (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Kenyon A. Joyce, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. In active charge of responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the the Army Ammunition Depot System of the 1st American 2d Depot Division, Le Mans, France, in the training and Army, from its organization until the armistice, displaying sending forward of replacements and in breaking up combat great technical ability, sound judgment, exceptional zeal and divisions for replacement, Colonel Joyce displayed broad energy, First Lieutenant Jordan successfully assured at all professional attainments, a high degree of leadership, and times efficient and adequate storage, protection, and issue of unfailing tact. Later, as Chief of the Classification and Data all classes of ammunition at the front, contributing Section, Personnel Branch, General Staff, he demonstrated materially to the success of the American Expeditionary rare executive and planning ability in developing a system Forces in France. for the scientific classification of officers with a view to  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) their suitability and availability. Born: at Monticello, Georgia  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921) Home Town: Monticello, Georgia Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Chicago, Illinois JORDAN, RICHARD H. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to

121 JUDAH, NOBLE B., JR. Browne Keech, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Noble responsibility during World War I. As Inspector General of B. Judah, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. the Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, through Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Lieutenant Colonel Keech's very able control and judgment services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of in the management of his office the shipment of troops and great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief supplies overseas was materially aided. of Staff, G-2, of the 42d Division during all its campaigns,  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Newport, Maryland by the skillful direction of the Intelligence Service Home Town: New York, New York Lieutenant Colonel Judah proved a material factor in the successes gained by his Division. He at all times displayed KELLER, CHARLES assiduous application to his important task, rendering Citation: services of the utmost value. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at Chicago, Illinois presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Charles Keller, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the JUNKERSFELD, PETER C. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. General Keller took The President of the United States takes pleasure in command of a regiment at a critical moment after two presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter unsuccessful assaults had been made by the brigade. He C. Junkersfeld, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, reorganized the regiment under fire and made possible the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to taking and holding of the Bois-des-Ogons, thereby the Government of the United States, in a duty of great displaying the highest order of leadership and exhibiting the responsibility during World War I. As Associate Officer in masterful qualities of a commander. Charge of the Building Branch of the Construction Division  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) Born: at Rochester, New York of the Army, by his unremitting industry and energy, sound Home Town: New York, New York judgment, and knowledge of the men, Colonel Junkersfeld was of the most material assistance in the accomplishment KELLER, CHARLES of the construction program of the Army. He performed Citation: notable service as executive, organizer, and administrator. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Sadorus, Illinois presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Charles Keller, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the KEAN, JEFFERSON R. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief The President of the United States takes pleasure in of Engineers, U.S. Army, Colonel Keller was instrumental presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to in initiating policies which protected the channels and Jefferson R. Kean, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for anchorages of our important harbors from obstruction by exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the enemy aliens. As Power Administrator on behalf of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great United States he organized the Power Section of the War responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Industries Board and initiated measures as a result of which Department of Military Relief, American Red Cross, a the war program of the country was successfully protected position of great responsibility, by his foresight, marked against serious delay due to power shortages. efficiency, and energy General Kean organized the bas  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho hospitals, Home Town: Fort Sam Houston, Texas which cared for many of our wounded, and administered the United States Ambulance Service for duty with the KELLER, WILLIAM L. French Army, greatly assisting our ally. He rendered Citation: services of conspicuous worth to the United States. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Lynchburg, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia William L. Keller, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the KEECH, FRANK BROWNE Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Director of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Professional Services, Medical Department, American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Keller displayed marked 122 ability in the organization and assignment of the forces at Born: at New York, New York his disposal for service in hospitals at the front and in the Home Town: West Superior, Wisconsin rear areas. He was discerning in his knowledge of conditions, using his insufficient personnel to the maximum KELLY, WILLIAM, JR. advantage in relieving the suffering of our sick and Citation: wounded, and in obtaining prompt treatment for battle The President of the United States takes pleasure in casualties. His comprehensive grasp of the problems which presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presented themselves resulted in the saving of many lives. William Kelly, Jr., Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S.  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Hartford, Connecticut services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: New York, New York great responsibility in the Adjutant General's Department during World War I. To Colonel Kelly's untiring energy and KELLEY, REGINALD H. his sound and impartial judgment is due, in a large measure, Citation: the efficient action leading to the maintenance of the high The President of the United States takes pleasure in standard of commissioned personnel during the war. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Reginald H. Kelley, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Born: at Brownsville, Texas exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Brownsville, Texas Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. First as Division KENNEDY, JAMES M. Machine-Gun Officer and later as Commanding Officer, Citation: 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, Colonel Kelley The President of the United States takes pleasure in displayed sterling qualities of leadership. By his high presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James military attainments, sound judgment, and self-sacrificing M. Kennedy, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for devotion to duty he proved to be a material factor in the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the successes achieved by the 29th Division in the offensive Government of the United States, in a duty of great actions in which they participated. responsibility during World War I. As Port Surgeon, Port of  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, Colonel Kennedy has Born: at Fresno, California organized, provided, and administered with conspicuous Home Town: Berkeley, California efficiency all of the hospitals required for the accommodation of our troops going overseas from that port, KELLOND, FREDERIC G. as well as for the large number of our sick and wounded Citation: soldiers returning home. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Abbeville, South Carolina Frederic G. Kellond, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Troy, South Carolina exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great KENNEDY, JOHN T. responsibility during World War I. While in charge of the Citation: Construction Section of the Equipment Branch, General The President of the United States takes pleasure in Staff, Colonel Kellond was responsible for the work of that presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John section regarding projects of great magnitude, and his T. Kennedy, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. services have been of great value. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Born: at Canada great responsibility during World War I. As Regimental Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky Commander during the St. Mihiel offensive and the Meuse- Argonne offensive, Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy displayed KELLY, WILLIAM conspicuous efficiency, marked aggressiveness, and Citation: leadership. By his exceptional technical and executive The President of the United States takes pleasure in ability he solved many perplexing problems, although much presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to handicapped by losses in men, material, and animals. He at William Kelly, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, all times rendered invaluable support to the attacking for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Infantry and proved to be a material factor in the result the Government of the United States, in a duty of great achieved. responsibility during World War I. After serving with great  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) credit in the field, Colonel Kelly took command of the Born: at Hendersonville, South Carolina important Ports of La Rochelle and La Pallice. By his Home Town: Orangeburg, South Carolina executive ability and great energy he promptly relieved congested conditions and made possible the uninterrupted flow of necessary supplies toward the front.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) 123 KENNEDY, MOORHEAD C. KERTH, MONROE C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Moorhead C. Kennedy, Colonel (Transportation Corps), Monroe C. Kerth, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. As Deputy responsibility during World War I. As Military Attaché at Director General of Transportation, American Petrograd, Russia, from 1 September 1917 to 1 February Expeditionary Forces, in Paris, France, and later in London, 1918, Colonel Kerth performed his exacting duties with England, Colonel Kennedy rendered services to the marked ability under most trying circumstances. As Director Government of an important and responsible character, his of the Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary wide experience as a railroad executive sound professional Forces, by his high professional attainments and unfailing and technical ability, his untiring energy and devotion to energy, he rendered service of inestimable worth in duty contributing markedly to the successful operations of connection with the instruction and training of officers for the Transportation Corps of the American Expeditionary General Staff Duty. Later, as a member of the Training and Forces. Instruction Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, he  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) demonstrated sound judgment, great breadth of vision, and Born: at Chambersburg, Pennsylvania keen foresight in the solution of the various difficult Home Town: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania problems with which he was confronted.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) KERNAN, FRANCIS J. Born: at Cairo, Illinois Citation: Home Town: Cairo, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to KERVILLE, WILLIAM J. Francis J. Kernan, Major General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. General Kernan was William J. Kerville, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. entrusted with the important duty of organizing the Services Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished of Supply of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of and the foundation then laid was later successfully carried great responsibility during World War I, in Command of the out to completion. As a member of the War Prisoners' 101st Ammunition Train, 26th Division, throughout the Commission, Berne, Switzerland, and of the American period of organization, training, and operations in France. Section of the Supreme War Council, he has rendered During the Aisne-Marne offensive Lieutenant Colonel conspicuous services to the Government. Kerville provided a continuous and adequate supply of  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) ammunition for the 26th Division and to elements of the Born: at Jacksonville, Florida 28th, 42d, and 4th Division over an extensive territory and Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida under all conditions of open warfare. Because of his high professional attainments, initiative, untiring energy, and KERR, JAMES T. devotion to duty he rendered extremely valuable services. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Sommerville, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Home Town: Belmont, Massachusetts T. Kerr, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of KILBOURNE, CHARLES EVANS the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. While in charge of the Enlisted Men's The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division of the Adjutant General's Office and of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to recruitment of the Army, and later as Executive Assistant to Charles Evans Kilbourne, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for the Adjutant General of the Army, General Kerr's sound exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the judgment and unremitting industry were important factors in Government of the United States, in a duty of great the efficient administration of the Adjutant General's responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Department. 89th Division, Colonel Kilbourne displayed military ability  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) of the highest order, contributing to the successes achieved Born: at Martins Ferry, Ohio by that Division during the St. Mihiel offensive. Later, upon Home Town: Martins Ferry, Ohio his promotion to the grade of Brigadier General, he continued to render valuable services in command of the 36th Artillery Brigade during the remainder of the campaign. 124  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) Born: at Fort Myer, Virginia Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana Home Town: Portland, Oregon Home Town: Ogden, Utah Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Philippine Insurrection), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal KIMBALL, RICHARD H. Citation: KILBRETH, JOHN W. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Richard H. Kimball, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished W. Kilbreth, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. services to the Government of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of World War I. Upon joining the Operations Division of the great responsibility during World War I. As Director of the General Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Kimball assumed the Department of Firing, School of Fire for Field Artillery, responsibility of mobilization of the Draft and classification Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from September 1917 to May 1918, and distribution of troops. His clear judgment, initiative, and Lieutenant Colonel Kilbreth displayed professional energy have done much toward the successful attainments of the highest and most progressive order. He accomplishment of the huge task involved in receiving and was primarily responsible for the excellent grounding placing the drafted forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) received by thousands of officers in the principles of Born: at Kimball, Texas artillery firing, including those applicable to open warfare. Home Town: Cleburne, Texas  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921) Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Southampton, Long Island, New York *KING, ALFRED K. Citation: KILPATRICK, JOHN REED The President of the United States takes pride in presenting (First Award) the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Citation: Alfred K. King, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Government of the United States, in a duty of great Reed Kilpatrick, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), responsibility during World War I. As Munitions Officer of U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the 5th Army Corps, Major King performed exacting duties services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of with untiring energy, displaying high professional great responsibility during World War I. In his capacity as a attainments and a complete understanding of the needs of member of the 4th Section, General Staff, Lieutenant the troops he supplied. He personally reconnoitered roads Colonel Kilpatrick exhibited exceptional tact and ability in over which transportation was to be made in order that he promoting cooperation between the French and American might keep in touch with changing conditions and he Services of Transport and Supply. He has by his energy, prepared to meet sudden emergencies, in order that the good judgment, and decisive action in the establishment, steady flow of munitions to the front lines might be organization, and conduct of various regulating stations and maintained. He rendered services of signal worth.  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) railheads very materially assisted in insuring a steady and Born: at Geneva, Ohio adequate flow of supplies to our armies in their operations. Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York KING, CAMPBELL Citation: KIMBALL, GORDON N. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Campbell King, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Gordon N. Kimball, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate Government of the United States, in a duty of great General's Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally responsibility during World War I. General King served meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of with distinction as Chief of Staff of the 1st Division in the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during operations near Montdidier, the advance south of Soissons, World War I. As Chief of the Rents, Requisitions, and and in the attack on the St. Mihiel salient. Later, as Chief of Claims Service, Advance Section, Services of Supply, from Staff of the 3d Army Corps during the Meuse-Argonne November 1918 to July 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Kimball operation, by his splendid tactical judgment he rendered with exceptionally sound judgment, breadth of vision, and especially meritorious service.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) marked initiative organized and administered a work of Born: at Flat Rock, North Carolina great responsibility and magnitude. Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia 125 KING, DAVID M. KING, VAN RENSSELAER C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Van M. King, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for Rensselaer C. King, Colonel (Transportation Corps), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. Displaying exceptional great responsibility during World War I. As General technical knowledge and comprehension of existing Superintendent of Transportation, American Expeditionary conditions, Colonel King ably organized, installed, and Forces, and as Transportation Representative with the operated in the Services of Supply and in the Army area an Armistice Commission, Colonel King organized and extensive chain of repair facilities for the maintenance of successfully installed a central car record and a system for ordnance material. With tireless energy and unfailing distributing rolling stock which were of incalculable value devotion to his important duties he perfected a loyal and to the American Expeditionary Forces. efficient organization, capable of meeting all demands made  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) upon it. Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Wilmington, North Carolina  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) Born: at Smyrna, Ohio Home Town: Smyrna, Ohio KINGMAN, JOHN J. Citation: KING, EDWARD L. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Kingman, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Edward L. King, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great 90th Division, Colonel Kingman displayed exceptional responsibility during World War I. General King served ability, planning important operations with sound judgment with marked distinction as Chief of Staff of the 28th and wide comprehension of the conditions to be Division. Later as Brigade Commander, he planned and encountered. He was unflagging inn energy and tireless in directed the operations resulting in the capture by the 65th devotion to his exacting duties. Constantly confronted by Infantry Brigade of Chateau d'Aulnois and Marcheville, perplexing military problems, he handled them with where he displayed great tactical skill and demonstrated his aggression and achieved brilliant successes. abilities as a commander.  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Omaha, Nebraska Born: at Bridgewater, Massachusetts Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee Home Town: Bridgewater, Massachusetts Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine KLEIN, HARRY T. Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in KING, EDWARD P., JR. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry (First Award) T. Klein, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Citation: Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished services to the Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Edward P. King, Jr., Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for By his initiative, intelligence, and devotion to the study of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the French laws on the subject of requisitions and billeting, Government of the Lieutenant Colonel Klein had contributed in a marked United States, in a duty of great responsibility during degree to the highly satisfactory results obtained by the World War I. As Principal Assistant to the Chief of Field Rents, Requisitions, and Claims Service in the conduct of a Artillery, from 23 March 1918 to 11 November 1918, Major task of great magnitude. Later, As Chief Requisition King contributed largely to the successful solution of the Officer, by his high professional attainments and sound difficult problems of expansion, organization, and training judgment, furthered by a keen analytical mind, he solved which then confronted the Field Artillery. many intricate problems which daily confronted him, in the  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) Born: at Atlanta, Georgia acquisition of property by lease, and in the requisition of Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia billets for our troops. Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Born: at Bellevue, Kentucky Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio

126 KNIGHT, GEORGE W. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Remount Service, American Expeditionary Forces, by George W. Knight, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of his zeal, efficiency, and devotion to duty, Lieutenant Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Colonel Koch has rendered great and beneficial service in distinguished services to the Government of the United the organization of the Remount Service in the American States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Expeditionary Forces. Near Bethincourt, France, on 25 September 1918,  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Born: at Bozeman, Montana Lieutenant Colonel Knight was assigned the task of placing Home Town: Bozeman, Montana foot bridges over Forges River and cutting the wire in front of the enemy positions. In this his inspiring leadership and KOEHLER, HERMAN J. constant supervision were conspicuous. Later he organized Citation: the regiment for the November 1 offensive, which entailed The President of the United States takes pleasure in the building of nine bridges, every one of which was presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to completed in time for the Artillery to keep pace with the Herman J. Koehler, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for Infantry. His organization of the work at hand enabled the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the advance to proceed without delay and also enabled the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Infantry to have the support of the Artillery and to keep in responsibility during World War I. At the beginning of the close touch with their transport. war Lieutenant Colonel Koehler was placed in charge of the  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) Born: at Newark, New Jersey physical training in officers' training camps. These and also Home Town: Newark, New Jersey four divisional camps were personally visited by him. He personally instructed 200,000 officers and enlisted men of KNIGHT, JOHN T. the new Army. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 34 (1919) Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John T. Knight, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for KRAMER, HARRY C. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I, as Chief Quartermaster presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry and Superintendent of the Army Transport Service at the C. Kramer, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, a position of Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and great responsibility, in which he prepared ships for convoy distinguished services to the Government of the United and executed the manifold duties of his office with States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. conspicuous merit. In the administration of the Selective Service law in various  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Poplar Hill, Virginia capacities in the Office of the Provost Marshal General, and Home Town: Farmville, Virginia as Executive Officer in that office during the period of the great drafts in the early part of 1918, Lieutenant Colonel KNISKERN, ALBERT D. Kramer displayed superior executive ability, sound Citation: judgment, and complete devotion to his duties. His service The President of the United States takes pleasure in was of immeasurable value to his Government in positions presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert of great responsibility. D. Kniskern, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: West Collingswood, New Jersey Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, KRAUTHOFF, CHARLES R. in the organization and development of the Supply System Citation: in the General Supply Depot, Chicago, Illinois. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) Born: at Monee, Illinois presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Manistee, Michigan Charles R. Krauthoff, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the KOCH, STANLEY Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. General Krauthoff's The President of the United States takes pleasure in energy and thorough knowledge of methods and standards presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to of supply have been of exceptional value, particularly in Stanley Koch, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for directing European purchases for the Quartermaster Corps 127 and in the difficult and complex transactions attending the Acting Chief of Staff, 84th Division, Assistant Chief of payments to allied and other foreign creditors of the Staff, G-3, 26th Division, Chief of Staff, Tank Corps, American Government. Instructor, Line School, Langres, France, Assistant Chief of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Staff, G-3, 4th Corps, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 6th Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Corps. By his high professional attainments, superior zeal, Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri loyal devotion to duty, soldierly character, and his dominant leadership, he has exercised a determining influence upon KREGER, EDWARD A. the commands with which he has served, and has Citation: contributed in a marked degree to the success of the military The President of the United States takes pleasure in operations of our forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1924) Edward A. Kreger, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Born: at Germany exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Acting Judge KRUMM, LOUIS R. Advocate General for the American Expeditionary Forces, Citation: General Kreger has organized and efficiently administered The President of the United States takes pleasure in his office, performing exacting duties with marked presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis distinction. R. Krumm, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, His masterful knowledge of military law, his foresight, and for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to practical comprehension of the complex problems involved the Government of the United States, in a duty of great in his work enabled him to perform it with noteworthy responsibility during World War I. As Supervisor of Radio success. His counsel was wise; his decisions were just. His Service of the Signal Corps in France, Lieutenant Colonel services to the American Expeditionary Forces have been of Krumm organized and placed in satisfactory operation this great value. important branch. The excellent results obtained by our  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) telephonic interception stations are due to his masterful Born: at Keota, Iowa ability and exact scientific knowledge. Home Town: Cherokee, Iowa  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine Born: at Columbus, Ohio Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

ROMER EON K , L B. KUEGLE, ALBERT S. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert B. Kromer, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for S. Kuegle, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Government of the United States, in a duty of great the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of responsibility during World War I. As Secretary of the Staff of the 82d Division during the St. Mihiel offensive General Staff and of the 3d Section thereof, at General Colonel Kromer displayed military attainments of a high Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, charged order in the planning of operations of great moment. Later with executive duties of a responsible and exacting as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Corps, and Assistant character, Lieutenant Colonel Kuegle performed these Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Army, during the Meuse-Argonne duties with merited success, displaying at all times a high operations, his initiative, sound judgment, and tireless degree of tact, zeal, and efficiency, rendering invaluable energy solved difficult problems of traffic control and services to the American Expeditionary Forces. regulation, playing an important part in the successes  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) achieved. Born: at Columbiana, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Home Town: Sturgis, South Carolina Born: at Grand Rapids, Michigan Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan KUMPE, GEORGE E. Citation: KRUEGER, WALTER The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in George E. Kumpe, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Krueger, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Government of the United States, in a duty of great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of responsibility during World War I. As Chief Signal Officer the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during of the 3d Army Corps, by his untiring energy, devotion to World War I. Colonel Krueger served as Assistant in the duty, and excellent technical attainments, Colonel Kumpe Bureau of Militia Affairs; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, and 128 established and maintained under great difficulties of terrain inestimable value. He showed ability, great foresight, and and enemy shell fire such thorough signal arrangements as exact scientific knowledge, and his work had an important to enable his corps headquarters to maintain communication bearing on the successes achieved by our armies. at all times with the divisions of the corps and adjacent  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) units, thereby greatly contributing to the success of his corps Born: at Oshkosh, Wisconsin Home Town: Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Leighton, Alabama LANGDON, RUSSELL C. Home Town: White Sulphur Springs, Montana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in LADD, EUGENE F. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Russell C. Langdon, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United Eugene F. Ladd, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the As Commanding Officer of the 127th Infantry Regiment, Government of the United States, in a duty of great 32d Division, Colonel Langdon demonstrated personal responsibility during World War I. While in charge of the courage, marked tactical ability, and military leadership of a Officers' Division of the Adjutant General's Office, General high order. The brilliant success he achieved in the capture Ladd's comprehensive grasp of the new situations of Fismes during the Aisne-Marne offensive, and in the developing and his technical ability enabled him to perform taking of Juvigny and the subsequent advance to Terny- the duties of his office with rare distinction, thus Sorny during the Oise-Aisne offensive, was repeated later contributing greatly to the rapid organization of our new during the operations of the Meuse-Argonne, when he was Army. given the important task of conducting the attack on La Cote  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Dame Marie. Born: at Thetford Center, Vermont  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Home Town: Thetford Center, Vermont Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York LAMONT, ROBERT P. Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert LANGFITT, WILLIAM C. P. Lamont, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief William C. Langfitt, Major General, U.S. Army, for of the Procurement Division, later as Chief of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Procurement Division and as a member of the Claims Board Government of the United States, in a duty of great of the Ordnance Department, Colonel Lamont has rendered responsibility during World War I. As Director of Light, material assistance to the Nation's industry in adjusting Railways, and Roads, and later as Chief of Utilities, General equitably outstanding contracts with full justice to Langfitt displayed great ability and marked breadth of employers and employees alike. vision. As Chief Engineer of the American Expeditionary  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) Forces his brilliant professional attainments, untiring Born: at Detroit, Michigan energy, and devotion to duty placed his department in a state Home Town: Evanston, Illinois of efficiency and enabled it to perform its important function in the most satisfactory manner. *LAMPERT, JAMES G. B.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Citation: Born: at Wellsburg, Virginia Home Town: Millersburg, Ohio The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to James G. B. Lampert, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of LANGSTON, JOHN D. Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Citation: distinguished services to the Government of the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Lieutenant Colonel Lampert invented, developed, and D. Langston, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's superintended the production of the standard floating Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and footbridge equipage, which was successfully used by the 1st distinguished services to the Government of the United Army in its attack east of the Meuse, near Dun. His services States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. in connection with the organization and development of the As Executive Officer in charge of the Selective Draft in bridge department of the Chief Engineer's office were of North Carolina from December 1917 until September 1918, by his unusual executive ability, rare 129 tact and skill, great initiative, and resourcefulness exercised by zeal, excellent judgment, and a high comprehension of at times under most trying and novel conditions which arose the principles involved and his success has been most in connection with the administration of the Selective marked. Service Act, Lieutenant Colonel Langston achieved a  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921) pronounced and conspicuous success in the performance of Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania difficult and highly responsible duties, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) LAWTON, FRANK H. Born: at Aurora, North Carolina Citation: Home Town: Goldsboro, North Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank LANZA, CONRAD H. H. Lawton, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Chief, Quartermaster Conrad H. Lanza, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Division, G-4, Paris Group, during the critical days in the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the summer of 1918, by his initiative, tireless energy, and Government of the United States, in a duty of great marked ability Colonel Lawton handled many difficult responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the problems of supply and evacuation in a highly satisfactory Operations Section, Army Artillery, 1st Army, American manner, thereby contributing materially to the successes of Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Lanza exhibited a high order the Division in that sector. of ability and judgment. By his clear tactical conception of  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1929) complex situations, by his exercise of initiative, by his Born: at Fort Dodge, Iowa Home Town: Seattle, Washington untiring energy, and by his self-sacrificing devotion to duty, he contributed in a marked degree to the successful employment of all of the artillery of the 1st Army. LEA, LUKE  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Citation: Born: at New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Washington, D.C. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Luke Lea, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally LASSITER, WILLIAM meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. As Commander, 114th Field Artillery, 30th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Division, Colonel Lea organized, trained, and handled the William Lassiter, Major General, U.S. Army, for regiment in a skillful manner during the St. Mihiel and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Meuse-Argonne offensives. By his marked tactical Government of the United States, in a duty of great judgment, knowledge of artillery, and loyal devotion to duty responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the he rendered at all times the maximum of support to the 51st Field Artillery Brigade, as Chief of Artillery of the Infantry in all tasks assigned his regiment, thereby rendering Artillery of the 1st and 4th Army Corps in turn, and as Chief in a position of great responsibility services of great value to of Artillery, 2d Army, General Lassiter showed himself to the American Expeditionary Forces. be a leader of conspicuous ability. His energy and sound  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) judgment influenced greatly the successful operations of his Born: at Nashville, Tennessee Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee commands on the Vesle, at the St. Mihiel salient, and in the Toul sector. He later commanded with skill and marked success the 32d Infantry Division. LEACH, GEORGE E.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Citation: Born: at Petersburg, Virginia The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Petersburg, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George E. Leach, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for LATHBURY, BENJAMIN B. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to of the 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, Colonel Leach Benjamin B. Lathbury, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. displayed marked qualities of leadership. Maintaining a high Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished standard of efficiency and morale, he constantly kept his services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of regiment in close proximity to the attacking infantry, were great responsibility during World War I. In the adjustment he was able to furnish it accurate and timely assistance, and settlement of many difficult and intricate claims which contributed materially to the successes gained. problems, Colonel Lathbury's services were distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Cedar Rapids, Iowa 130 Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota Raymond E. Lee, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Distinguished Service Medal Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer to LEARNARD, HENRY G. the Chief of Field Artillery, from 1 September 1918 to the Citation: present time, Colonel Lee acted as Chief of Field Artillery The President of the United States takes pleasure in for a period of about 10 days prior to the armistice during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry the absence of the Chief of Field Artillery. After the G. Learnard, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for armistice he successfully planned and executed the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the demobilization of the commissioned personnel of his arm Government of the United States, in a duty of great and also organized and conducted the Field Artillery section responsibility during World War I, in the work of of the Officers' Reserve Corps in a most effective manner. reorganization and administration within the Adjutant  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) General's Department. Born: at St. Louis, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri Born: at Wright City, Missouri Home Town: Napoleon, Michigan LEGGE, BARNWELL R. Citation: LEE, BURTON J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Barnwell R. Legge, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Burton Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished J. Lee, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Company, Battalion, and Regimental responsibility during World War I. As Surgical Consultant Commander of the 26th Infantry throughout hostilities, attached to the 2d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Lee served Lieutenant Colonel Legge successfully led his command continuously at the front, organizing his forces for the through each of the offensives of the 1st Division. By his treatment and evacuation of the casualties with skill and superior tactical judgment, manifest ability, and tireless marked success. He displayed unusual ability in the energy, coupled with unusual leadership, he contributed in a operations before Soissons, when in an emergency he brilliant manner to the success of the 1st Division. Later, as organized, personally led, and directed surgical teams which a Division Adjutant, he gave further proof of the highest cared for hundreds of wounded soldiers at a time when qualities of military character, again demonstrating adequate hospitalization could not be established. conspicuous service in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at New Haven, Connecticut Born: at Charleston, South Carolina Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army LEE, JOHN C. H. Distinguished Service Medal Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in LEHMAN, HERBERT H. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: C. H. Lee, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Herbert H. Lehman, Colonel (General Staff), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. In the preparations for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the drive on the St. Mihiel salient in September 1918, and Government of the United States, in a duty of great for the Argonne-Meuse offensive in October 1918, Colonel responsibility during World War I. While with the Purchase, Lee had charge of the detailed arrangements for and Storage, and Traffic Division of the General Staff as Chief subsequent execution of the operations of the 89th Division. of the Purchase Branch, member of the Board of Contract The successes attained by this Division were largely due to Adjustment, Chairman of the Advisory Board on Sales and his splendid staff coordination, marked tactical ability, and Contract Termination, Member of the War Department sound judgment. Claims Board, and Assistant Director of Purchase, Storage,  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) and Traffic, General Staff, Colonel Lehman's large business Born: at Junction City, Kansas experience, breadth of vision, and sound judgment have Home Town: Junction City, Kansas been of inestimable value in formulating and in supervising the execution of the methods and policies followed in the LEE, RAYMOND E. cancellation of war contracts and obligations and in the Citation: settlement and adjustment of terminated obligations. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at New York, New York 131 Home Town: Washington, D.C. LEWIS, FREDERICK W. Citation: LEONARD, GRACE E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Frederick W. Lewis, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grace U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished E. Leonard, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I, as Officer in Government of the United States, in a duty of great Charge of the Publication Division of the Adjutant General's responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Director of Office. To Colonel Lewis' painstaking efforts, tact, energy, the Nursing Service, American Expeditionary Forces, First and zeal are due the accuracy with which publications Lieutenant Leonard rendered invaluable assistance at the issued to the Military Establishment through the Adjutant Headquarters of Base Section No. 3. She supervised all General of the Army were drawn and the promptness with nursing activities of the United States Army hospitals which they were distributed. established in England, and in many ways promoted the  War Department, General Orders No. 105 (1919) general welfare of the nursing staff and the sick and Born: at Buffalo, New York wounded under their care. Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Newark, New Jersey LEWIS, GILBERT N. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in LEWIS, DEAN D. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert Citation: N. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dean services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of D. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, great responsibility during World War I. By his unusual for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to energy, marked ability, and high technical attainments, the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Lieutenant Colonel Lewis rendered extremely valuable responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Surgical service by securing first-hand data on the use and effects of Service of Evacuation Hospital No. 5 during the operations gas and submitting reports of such value that they became on the Marne, and the St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and fundamentals upon which the gas-warfare policies of the Ypres-Lys offensives, by his tireless energy, organizing American Expeditionary Forces were thereafter largely ability, and unusual surgical skill, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis based. Later, as Chief of the Defense Division, Chemical successfully demonstrated that war wounds could be Warfare Service, he obtained a high state of efficiency in the operated upon in large numbers in front-line hospitals with protection of our officers and soldiers against enemy gas limited personnel, thus conserving many lives among and furthered the successes of American arms by securing a combat troops, thereby rendering in a position of great better and more effective use of gas, especially mustard gas, responsibility, conspicuous service to the American against the enemy, thereby rendering services of great value Expeditionary Forces. to our Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Kewanee, Illinois Born: at Weymouth, Massachusetts Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Berkeley, California

LEWIS, EDWARD M. LIGGETT, HUNTER Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hunter Edward M. Lewis, Major General, U.S. Army, for Liggett, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. General Lewis World War I. As Commander of the 1st Army of the Commanded with distinction the 30th American Division American Expeditionary Forces, General Liggett during its successful operations in Belgium with the 2d Commanded the 1st Army Corps and perfected its British Army, and later, with the 4th British Army in the organization under difficult conditions of early service in offensive which resulted in the breaking of the enemy's France, engaged in active operations in reduction of the Hindenburg line. During all these operations he exhibited Marne salient and of the St. Mihiel salient, and participated great ability, determined energy, and marked devotion to in the actions in the Forest of Argonne; in command of the duty. 1st Army when German resistance was shattered west of the  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Meuse. Born: at New Albany, Indiana  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918) Home Town: New Albany, Indiana 132 Born: at Reading, Pennsylvania Quartermaster General's Office, General Littell was charged Home Town: Birdsboro, Pennsylvania with the task of building the camps and cantonments of the Army raised in the summer of 1917 under conditions LINCOLN, CHARLES S. imposing almost insuperable obstacles. His completion of Citation: this task is a conspicuous example of the exercise of The President of the United States takes pleasure in qualities of mind and character making up the highest type presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to of officer. Charles S. Lincoln, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 105 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Elizabeth, New Jersey Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Elizabeth, New Jersey responsibility during World War I, while a member of the G-1 Section of the General Staff, General Headquarters, LITTLE, BASCOM American Expeditionary Forces, and later as Deputy Chief Citation: of Staff, G-1, and later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G- 1. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 28 (1921) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Boonsboro, Iowa Bascom Little, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Ames, Iowa exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great LINDSEY, JULIAN R. responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Citation: Production District in which were manufactured practically The President of the United States takes pleasure in all the machine guns and automatic rifles supplied for the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julian United States Army and later as Special Assistant to the R. Lindsey, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Chief of Ordnance, in charge of the production of small meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of arms, automatic rifles, machine guns, small-arms the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during ammunition, etc., Colonel Little successfully organized the World War I. The brilliant and successful attack of the industry of the country for the production of these items to 164th Infantry Brigade, 82d Division, Commanded by meet the needs of the United States Army. General Lindsey, in the Argonne Forest, showed a spirit of  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) aggressiveness and leadership of a high Born: at Cleveland, Ohio order. The tactical advantage attained in this action, Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio whereby St. Juvin and Grand Pre were laid open to attack, was largely due to his ability and energy. LIVERMORE, PHILLIP W.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Irwinton, Georgia The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Irwinton, Georgia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Phillip W. Livermore, Captain (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for LINDSLEY, HENRY D. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Director of Regional presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry and Ministerial Liaison and later as Deputy for the Chief D. Lindsley, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Liaison Officer, Captain Livermore displayed unusual Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished administrative ability and rare judgment. By untiring effort services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of and devotion to duty, he was largely instrumental in placing great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Lindsley American liaison on a sound footing. His forceful conducted with extreme devotion to duty and marked zeal personality and keen intelligence contributed largely to the the many activities of the War Risk Insurance Bureau in successes achieved by his department. At all times he France. Due to his executive ability he contributed very showed marked initiative, unflagging energy, and zeal in the largely to the successful development, extension and performance of exacting and delicate tasks. administration of that important service.  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at New York, New York Born: at Nashville, Tennessee Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York LLEWELLYN, FRED W. LITTELL, ISAAC W. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Isaac W. Llewellyn, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, W. Littell, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Cantonment Division of the 133 the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during France, rendering important services to the American World War I. Assuming the responsibilities of the First Expeditionary Forces. Section of the General Staff of the 28th Division five days  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) before the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Lieutenant Colonel Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio Llewellyn efficiently coordinated the several services. By his constant vigilance and ceaseless efforts the entire system of supply, traffic, and evacuation operated during the LOGAN, JAMES A., JR. advance of more than 10 kilometers, in accordance with the Citation: plans he had arranged. He was tireless in his energy and The President of the United States takes pleasure in devotion to important duties, displaying military attainments presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James of high order. A. Logan, Jr., Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Born: at Hillsboro, Oregon the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Seattle, Washington responsibility during World War I. Colonel Logan's marked administrative ability enabled him to assist most ably in the LLOYD, CHARLES R. direction of important operations while on duty at G-1, Citation: General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, as The President of the United States takes pleasure in Deputy Chief of Staff, 2d Army, and G-1, 3d Army. As presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American Representative with the Franco-American War Charles R. Lloyd, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Affairs Commission, at Paris, he displayed unfailing tact, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the energy, and sound judgment in handling the intricate details Government of the United States, in a duty of great of the relations between the French and American responsibility during World War I. Colonel Lloyd authorities, achieving signal success. His high military Commanded with distinction the 10th Field Artillery, attainments were shown in the successes with which he displaying marked ability as an artillerist. His unflagging performed duties of vital moment. zeal and sound judgment was revealed by the success  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) achieved by his regiment in furthering the gains achieved by Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Bala, Pennsylvania the 3d Division in its operations in the field.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at England LONERGAN, THOMAS C. Home Town: San Francisco, California Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in LOCHRIDGE, P. D. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Thomas C. Lonergan, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to P. D. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Lochridge, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally great responsibility during World War I. As an Instructor at meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Lonergan displayed high World War I, for services to the Allied and associated professional attainments and unfailing energy, performing governments as Chief of Staff, American Section, Supreme services of inestimable worth in connection with the War Council. instruction and training of officers for General Staff duty.  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) He prepared the "Notebook for the General Staff Officer" Born: at Bexar, Alabama and the "Provisional Staff Manual," and was mainly Home Town: Rara Avis, Mississippi responsible for the "Handbook of Division and Brigade Commanders," all of which proved to be most valuable LOCKE, MORRIS E. books. As Adjutant of the 159th Infantry Brigade, 80th Citation: Division, during the St. Mihiel offensive, and later as a The President of the United States takes pleasure in member of the Interallied Games Committee he gave further presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Morris proof of his sterling ability, sound judgment, and keen E. Locke, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for foresight. In all of these positions he rendered most exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the conspicuous service to the Government. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) responsibility during World War I. Colonel Logan Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Commanded, with marked skill and initiative, the 102d Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri Field Artillery, 26th Division, during the Chateau-Thierry campaign, where at all times he furnished valuable support LONGAN, RUFUS E. to the advancing infantry. Later he served creditably as an Citation: instructor at the Army General Staff College at Langres, The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rufus

134 E. Longan, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Forces, in all of which capacities he displayed exceptional meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of ability. His good judgment, combined with a knowledge of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during methods and high professional attainments, resulted in a World War I, for services as Chief of Staff, Port of superior standard of efficiency, reflecting the greatest credit Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 15 December upon himself and enabling him to render most valuable 1917 to 16 December 1918. services.  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: at Sedalia, Missouri Born: at Logansport, Indiana Home Town: Sedalia, Missouri Home Town: Albany, New York

LONGLEY, FRANCIS F. LORENZ, WILLIAM F. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis F. Longley, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. William F. Lorenz, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Longley responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer has been in charge of the Water Supply Service, and as of Field Hospital No. 127, and while in personal charge of Commanding Officer of the 26th Engineers, a water supply the Triage (sorting station for wounded) of the 32d Division regiment, since the fall of 1917. His untiring energy, during the combat activities of that Division on the Marne, unusual initiative, and good judgment have to a marked Oise-Aisne, and in the Meuse-Argonne, Major Lorenz so degree, been responsible for the plentiful supply of pure displayed indefatigable zeal and exceptionally good drinking water to the combatant troops, thereby materially judgment in sorting, caring for, and evacuating thousands of assisting in maintaining the unusually low rates in sickness wounded as to directly result in the saving of many lives. among our troops.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at New York, New York Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Mendota, Wisconsin Home Town: Dobbs Ferry, New York LOTZ, ABRAHAM G. LORD, HERBERT M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Abraham G. Lotz, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Herbert M. Lord, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I, for services in the responsibility during World War I, as Assistant to the Adjutant General's office in connection with the Quartermaster General and later as Director of Finance. As procurement of commissioned personnel. Later, as Chief of such, General Lord was responsible for and had authority Staff, 12th Division, and Executive Officer at Camp over the preparation of estimates, disbursements, money Devens, Massachusetts, by his untiring energy, loyalty and accounts, property accounts, finance reports, and pay and organizing ability Colonel Lotz aided materially in the rapid mileage of the Army. The success of the Finance demobilization of troops passing through this camp. Department was, in a large measure, due to his breadth of  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) vision, executive ability, initiative, and energy. Born: at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Home Town: Abilene, Kansas  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: at Rockland, Missouri Home Town: Rockland, Missouri LOVE, JAMES M., JR. Citation: LOREE, JAMES T. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James The President of the United States takes pleasure in M. Love, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the T. Loree, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Adjutant General, 2d Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army Corps, and later as Commanding Officer of the 319th responsibility during World War I. Colonel Loree served in Infantry, 80th Division, Colonel Love rendered services of turn as Assistant Quartermaster of the 27th Division, as great credit. By his marked tactical ability and unceasing Quartermaster of the 80th Division, and in the Provost energy he contributed materially to the successes achieved Marshal General's Department, American Expeditionary by the 80th Division in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) 135 Born: at Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia devised a new practical method for the treatment of gunshot Home Town: Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia fractures. He has rendered service of much value.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) LUBEROFF, GEORGE Born: at Ireland Citation: Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to LYNCH, CHARLES George Luberoff, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Citation: Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished services to the Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Charles Lynch, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for As Chief Quartermaster of the 1st Army, by his great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the energy, complete experience, and loyal efforts, Lieutenant Government of the United States, in a duty of great Colonel Luberoff maintained an efficient service and kept a responsibility during World War I. As Port Surgeon, Port of steady flow of all necessary quartermaster supplies to the Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, Colonel Lynch's 1st Army, rendering services of great value to the American service in governing and controlling the agencies for caring Expeditionary Forces. for sick and wounded soldiers, protecting them  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) against diseases, and safeguarding them prior to and during Born: at New York, New York transport overseas, was conspicuous. Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919) Born: at Syracuse, New York LUTHER, WILLARD B. Home Town: Syracuse, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in LYNCH, GEORGE A. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Willard B. Luther, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of George A. Lynch, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished of Staff, G-3, and Brigade Adjutant, 51st Field Artillery services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Brigade, during the occupancy of the Boucq sector, the great responsibility during World War I. As a member of Aisne-Marne, and St. Mihiel offensives, and as Assistant to the Training Section, General Headquarters, Lieutenant the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, Headquarters, 1st Army Colonel Lynch was chiefly responsible for the revision of Artillery, during the Meuse-Argonne operations, Lieutenant the Infantry Drill Regulations. In this important task he Colonel Luther displayed outstanding executive ability, displayed a broad grasp of the tactical lessons of the war leadership, and technical skill of high order, these qualities and showed sound judgment in adapting their principles to couple with unremitting devotion to duty contributing in a American needs, capabilities, and characteristics, thereby material way to the successful operations of the rendering services of signal worth to the American organizations with which he served. Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920) Born: at Attleboro, Massachusetts Born: at Blairstown, Iowa Home Town: Milton, Massachusetts Home Town: Blairstown, Iowa

LYLE, HENRY H. M. LYNN, CLARK Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clark H. M. Lyle, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Lynn, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Director of the Army responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Evacuation Ambulance Companies and Sections of the 1st Staff, G-3, 91st Division, from July 1918 to April 1919, by Army of the American Expeditionary Forces, a position of his high professional attainments and marked ability great responsibility. During the St. Mihiel and Meuse- Lieutenant Colonel Lynn rendered valuable assistance in the Argonne offensives he so directed the functioning of the staff work during the St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and ambulances that, in spite of the great shortage of these, he Ypres-Lys offensives, his efficiency contributing materially was able at all times to transport the wounded expeditiously, to the success of his Division in these operations. thereby saving many lives and enhancing the morale of the  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Hartford, Indiana combatant troops. By his eminent surgical skill he has Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

136 *LYON, LEROY S. Born: January 26, 1880 at Little Rock, Arkansas Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Citation: Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (WWII), 2@ Distinguished The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Service Crosses (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to 5@ Army Distinguished Service Medals, Navy Distinguished Leroy S. Lyon, Major General, U.S. Army, for Service Medal, 7@ Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, 2@ Bronze Stars w/V, 2@ Purple Hearts exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Brigadier General MACMILLAN, WILLIAM T. Commanding the 65th Field Artillery Brigade, 40th Citation: Division, General Lyon displayed splendid qualities of The President of the United States takes pleasure in leadership and organizing ability and by his enthusiasm and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to energy he developed his brigade to a high state of William T. MacMillan, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. efficiency. Later, as Major General, Commanding the 31st Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Division during its training, he exhibited marked tactical services to the Government judgment, and his skill and leadership were largely of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsible for the success achieved in perfecting the World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 78th organization and training of his Division. Division, from July 1918 until June 1919, by his  War Department, General Orders No. 68 (1920) indefatigable zeal, keen foresight, exceptional executive and Born: at Petersburg, Virginia administrative ability, Lieutenant Colonel MacMillan Home Town: Richmond, Virginia successfully organized and directed the supply and administrative services of the Division so as to insure at all MABEE, JAMES I. times an ample supply of rations and ammunition, Citation: overcoming many difficult obstacles under most trying The President of the United States takes pleasure in circumstances, thereby rendering conspicuous services to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great I. Mabee, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for responsibility. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Girard Manor, Pennsylvania Home Town: Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania responsibility during World War I. Colonel Mabee served with the 1st Division as Sanitary Inspector from 6 June 1917 to July 1918, and as Division Surgeon from 4 July 1918 to MACNAB, ALEXANDER J., JR. 10 February 1919, and then as Chief Surgeon, 3d Army Citation: Corps. By his high professional attainments, his ability for The President of the United States takes pleasure in organization and for securing cooperation of his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to subordinates, and his tireless efforts, he effected the Alexander J. Macnab, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, successful evacuation of many casualties suffered by the 1st for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Division in the Soissons, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and the Government of the Sedan attacks. At all times he rendered services of great United States, in a duty of great responsibility during value to the American Expeditionary Forces in positions of World War I. Colonel Macnab installed an extensive system great responsibility. of target ranges in France and perfected methods for the  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) training of marksmen, personally supervising the instruction Born: at Gasport, New York of 200,000 Infantry replacements. As a member of the Home Town: Rockwood, Michigan Training Section he applied his methods to the instruction of the Infantry of the American Expeditionary Forces in MACARTHUR, DOUGLAS A. positions of great responsibility. (First Award)  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Citation: Born: at Salmon, Idaho Home Town: Salmon, Idaho The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Douglas A. MacArthur (0-57), Brigadier General, U.S. MACRAE, DONALD J., JR. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. General MacArthur presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to served with credit as Chief of Staff of the 42d Division in Donald J. Macrae, Jr., Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, the operations at Chalons and at the Chateau-Thierry salient. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to In command of the 84th Infantry Brigade, he showed the Government of the United States, in a duty of great himself to be a brilliant commander of skill and judgment. responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Later he served with distinction as Commanding General of of Mobile Hospital No. 1, at Coulommiers and Chateau- the 42d Division. Thierry, from June to August 1918, Colonel Macrae  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) 137 promptly arranged his hospital under the most difficult successfully meeting the unusual demands relating to gas conditions and inadequate equipment and personnel. defense of the troops in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) offensives, thereby rendering service of great value to the Born: at Council Bluffs, Idaho American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Council Bluffs, Idaho  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio MADDOX, GEORGE W. Home Town: Newport, Kentucky Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MAGRUDER, BRUCE presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: George W. Maddox, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Bruce services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Magruder, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of Staff, G-1, 82d Division, from June until September Government of the United States, in a duty of great 1918, and of the 81st Division from then until June 1919, responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer of Lieutenant Colonel Maddox rendered highly meritorious the Intelligence Section at General Headquarters, by his services. Due to his unusual foresight, great energy, and marked ability and zeal Lieutenant Colonel Magruder marked ability, he directed the supply and administrative performed duties of a most exacting nature, in connection services of those divisions so as to insure at all times a with the administration and development of the section, with proper supply of food and munitions, often under great conspicuous merit, rendering services of great value to the difficulties and lack of transportation, thereby rendering American Expeditionary Forces. conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility to  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Rogers Gap, Kentucky Home Town: Owenton, Kentucky MAGRUDER, LLOYD B. Citation: MADDUX, HENRY C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lloyd The President of the United States takes pleasure in B. Magruder, Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished C. Maddux, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished great responsibility during World War I. As Inspector of the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of District of Paris, Lieutenant Colonel Magruder conducted great responsibility during World War I, in organizing and many intricate and delicate investigations with noteworthy constructing the Hospital Center at Toul. Lieutenant Colonel ability and solved many involved problems arising among Maddux's work in this showed a force, initiative, and the American Expeditionary Forces with sound judgment. character that contributed in an unusual way to the ability of The zealous and able manner with which he pursued the the Medical Department and care for the sick and wounded manifold details of his office was an important factor in of the American Expeditionary Forces. raising the morale of the American Expeditionary Forces in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Paris. He has performed services of special significance for Born: at Harrisonburg, Virginia the American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Orangeburg, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 60 (1920) Born: at Washington, D.C. MADDUX, RUFUS F. Home Town: Washington, D.C. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MAJOR, DUNCAN K., JR. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rufus Citation: F. Maddux, Lieutenant Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Duncan K. Major, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Officer and organizer of the Officers' Reclassification Depot Government of the United States, in a duty of great at Blois, France, from April to July 1918, by his tact, responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the judgment, and untiring energy Lieutenant Colonel Maddux 26th Division, Colonel Major proved to be a capable and made it a model of efficient organization. Later as Gas energetic staff officer of marked executive ability. At all Officer of the 5th Army Corps from 5 August to 13 October times he exhibited rare qualities of military leadership. He 1918, he displayed a great resourcefulness, marked rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary efficiency, exceptional initiative, tireless efforts in Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) 138 Born: at New York, New York through understanding of conditions in the American Home Town: New York, New York Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) MALONE, PAUL B. Born: at Lakemont, New York Citation: Home Town: Dundee, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul MANCHESTER, PERCIVAL B. Malone, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to World War I. General Malone demonstrated marked ability Percival Manchester, Major (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, in the important duty of organizing the military training and for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to educational system of the American Army in France. Later, the Government of the United States, in a duty of great in active operations against the enemy, he Commanded with responsibility during World War I. As Base Ordnance distinction a regiment in the trench operations of the Officer in Base Section No. 1, at St. Nazaire, France, Major Sommedieue sector, in the Aisne defense, the operations Manchester ably organized and administered important near Chateau-Thierry, and in the Aisne-Marne offensive, work with exceptional success. As Commanding Officer of and a Brigade in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Intermediate Ordnance Depot No. 2, at Gievres, he offensive. In all of these capacities the merit he displayed conducted important activities with sound judgment and was conspicuous. marked devotion to duty, working with tireless energy for  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) the improvement of the Ordnance Service. Born: at Middletown, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Home Town: New York, New York Born: at Chicago, Illinois Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Distinguished Service Medal MANLEY, CLARENCE J. MALONE, WILLIAM B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clarence J. Manley, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, William B. Malone, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Manley responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Surgical organized and commanded with signal ability the Hospital Teams in hospital formations at the front through all the Center at Beaune, taking charge of it when it was in an combat activities of the American Expeditionary Forces unfinished state and at a time when increased facilities from the Cantigny offensive to the close of the Meuse- were urgently needed. Overcoming numerous adverse Argonne offensive, with rare technical skill and high conditions, he expedited its completion, and rendered professional attainments, Major Malone rendered service of invaluable services in furnishing effective medical treatment a most conspicuous nature in a position of great for large numbers of sick and wounded of the American responsibility and at a time of graves importance. Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at Brownsville, Tennessee Born: at Georgetown, Kentucky Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee Home Town: New York, New York

MALONY, HARRY J. MARCH, PEYTON C. (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peyton presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry C. March, General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally J. Malony, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of World War I. As Commanding General of the Army great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Artillery of the 1st Army from 4 October 1917 to 31 Malony successfully organized and administered the many January 19189, General March initiated and prepared the complex and difficult operations connected with the arming plans for the organization of the Artillery of the American and equipping of airplanes for service at the front, Army in France; as Acting Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army displaying sound judgment and acting with energy and from 2 March 1918 to 20 May 1918, and as Chief of Staff of initiative in times of emergency. He worked self-sacrificing the U.S. Army (General, U.S. Army), after 20 May 1918, he and devotedly that there might be no delays, overcoming serious obstacles by the exercise of good judgment and 139 performed with intelligence, zeal, and patriotic devotion, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of duties of inestimable great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Marshall value in the development, the direction and the carrying has performed the duties of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, into effect of the military program of the United States. 1st Division, from 26 June 1917 to 12 July 1918. He served  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1919) in the G-3 Section, General Headquarters, American Born: December 27, 1864 at Easton, Pennsylvania Expeditionary Forces, from 13 July 1918 to 19 August Home Town: Easton, Pennsylvania Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Spanish- 1918, in G-3 section, 1st Army, from 20 August 1918 to 16 American War), Army Distinguished Service Medal October 1918; as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, of the 1st Army from 17 October to 19 November 1918; and as Chief MARKEY, DAVID JOHN of Staff of the 8th Army Corps from 20 November 1918 to Citation: 15 January 1918, during which period the 1st Division The President of the United States takes pleasure in served in the Toul sector and at the Cantigny attack and the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David 1st Army operations in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne John Markey, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for offensives. By untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts he exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the succeeded in all these undertakings. His efforts had a Government of the United States, in a duty of great marked influence on the successes achieved by the units responsibility during World War I. While in action with the with which he served. 58th Infantry Brigade, 29th Division, north of Verdun,  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: December 31, 1880 at Uniontown, Pennsylvania 1918, in the absence of a regularly detailed Brigade Home Town: Uniontown, Pennsylvania Adjutant, Major Markey performed the exacting duties of Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals, that office in addition to his duties as Commander of the Silver Star (WSI) Machine-Gun Battalion under circumstances requiring exceptional courage, tactical judgment, initiative, and MARSHALL, RICHARD C., JR. endurance, all of which he displayed to a marked degree. By Citation: his brilliant professional attainments, his untiring energy The President of the United States takes pleasure in and keen foresight he contributed largely to the subsequent presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to successes of his brigade and division. He handled with rare Richard C. Marshall, Jr., Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for skill and in a masterful manner the multifarious duties exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the devolving upon him in a position of great responsibility. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) responsibility during World War I. In the Construction Born: at Frederick, Maryland Division of the Army, General Marshall's zeal, judgment, Home Town: Frederick, Maryland and exceptional administrative ability have enabled serious difficulties to be overcome and the construction MARSHALL, FRANCIS C. necessary for a great army to be provided. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Portsmouth, Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Portsmouth, Virginia Francis C. Marshall, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the MARTIN, CHARLES H. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. In Command of the 2d The President of the United States takes pleasure in Infantry Brigade, 1st Division, during the Meuse-Argonne presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to offensive from 20 October to 11 November 1918, when by Charles H. Martin, Major General, U.S. Army, for his energy, professional skill, and his pronounced qualities exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of leadership, especially in the attack of the 1st Division on Government of the United States, in a duty of great the line of the Meuse on 6 November 1918, and the responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the subsequent operations against Sedan on 6 to 7 November 90th Division during the greater part of its service with the 1918, General Marshall contributed in large measure to the Army of Occupation, by his ceaseless energy he performed success of his Division. his duties with the utmost efficiency, giving the closest  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) personal supervision to the training, discipline, and Born: at Galena, Illinois equipment of his Division. His brilliant professional Home Town: Darlington, Wisconsin attainments and steadfast devotion to duty were reflected in the high standards maintained throughout the organizations MARSHALL, GEORGE C., JR. under his command, rendering important services to the (First Award) American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Albion, Illinois presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Carmi, Illinois George C. Marshall, Jr. (0-1616), Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 140 MARTIN, FRANKLIN H. MAUBORGNE, JOSEPH O. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Franklin H. Martin, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, O. Mauborgne, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. As Chairman of the great responsibility during World War I. As head of the Committee on Medicine and Sanitation of the Council of Engineering and Research Division of the Signal Corps, National Defense, a position of great responsibility, by his Lieutenant Colonel Mauborgne rendered conspicuous in tireless energy and marked ability, Colonel Martin so connection with coordinating the design and supply of new coordinated the civil medical resources of the Nation as to technical apparatus for the Signal Corps. He was largely meet the needs of the Government medical service. He responsible for the high type of radio equipment developed rendered valuable assistance in solving the important for our Army and rendered unusual service in connection medical problems of the war. with cipher telegraphy.  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 81 (1919) Born: at Xenia, Wisconsin Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Kenilworth, Illinois Home Town: New York, New York

MASON, CHARLES H. MAXFIELD, HOWARD HOYT Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Mason, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Howard Hoyt Maxfield, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. While serving as Chief great responsibility during World War I. As General of MI-2, Information Section, Military Intelligence Superintendent of Motor Power of the Transportation Corps, Division, General Staff, Colonel Mason originated and put American Expeditionary Forces, by his sound judgment and into practical application an exceedingly scientific and energy displayed in the organizing and administering of the highly technical system of handling all positive intelligence activities of the Mechanical Department, Colonel Maxfield received in the Division, including its dissemination to all rendered services of great value to the American branches of the War Department and other coordinating Expeditionary Forces. branches of the Government. From 16 September to 12  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) December, 1918, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 36th Born: at Bloomfield, New Jersey Home Town: Elizabeth, New Jersey Division, he displayed sound judgment and exceptional ability in the administration and operation of that section of the Division Staff. Later, when on duty with the American MAYES, JAMES J. Peace Mission at Paris, France, he rendered services of great Citation: value to the Government. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Born: at Fort Sanders, Wyoming J. Mayes, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great MASTELLER, KENNETH C. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Mayes served Citation: with marked ability as Deputy Judge Advocate of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Expeditionary Forces. Fitted for his important presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to duties by wide experience and conspicuous legal Kenneth C. Masteller, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, attainments, he solved ably and expeditiously the many for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to questions of great moment with which his department was the Government of the United States, in a duty of great called upon to deal. responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Negative  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Branch of the Military Intelligence Division of the General Born: at Amsterdam, Ohio Home Town: Springfield, Missouri Staff, in building up and developing the counterespionage service in this country, the Plant Protection Service, the detection of fraud and graft, and the development of MAYO, CHARLES H. battalion systems. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Pella, Iowa presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Bakersville, California Charles H. Mayo, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for 141 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the served with marked distinction as Chief of Staff of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Services of Supply. He administered the affairs with which responsibility during World War I. In addition to the he was entrusted with noteworthy and conspicuous manifold service to the Surgeon General by furnishing efficiency, energy, and ability. needed advice and counsel, Colonel May distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Born: at Hawesville, Kentucky Home Town: Hawesville, Kentucky Government in his work in the organization of surgical service and his invaluable assistance in the reorganization of the Medical Department on the scale demanded by the war. MCAFEE, LARRY B.  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1920) Citation: Born: at Rochester, Minnesota The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Rochester, Minnesota presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Larry B. McAfee, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. MAYO, WILLIAM JAMES Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to District of Paris, France, by his unusual executive ability, William James Mayo, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, sound judgment, and high professional attainments, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Lieutenant Colonel McAfee successfully the Government of the United States, in a duty of great handled a position of great responsibility presenting many responsibility during World War I. In addition to the difficult problems, thereby bringing comfort and health to manifold service to the Surgeon General by furnishing thousands of our sick and wounded and contributing needed advice and counsel, Colonel May distinguished materially to the success of the American Expeditionary himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Forces. Government in his work in the organization of surgical  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) service and his invaluable assistance in the reorganization of Born: at Delphi, Indiana Home Town: Delphi, Indiana the Medical Department on the scale demanded by the war.  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Le Sueur, Minnesota MCALEXANDER, ULYSSES G. Home Town: Rochester, Minnesota Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MAYO-SMITH, RICHMOND presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Ulysses G. McAlexander, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Richmond Mayo-Smith, Lieutenant Colonel (Chemical responsibility during World War I. General McAlexander Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and commanded the 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, with distinguished services to the Government of the United marked distinction in repelling the German attack at Mezy, States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. south of the Marne, in July 1918. He exhibited particular As Chief of the Supply Section, Chemical Warfare Service, skill and energy as a Brigade Commander in the operations by his tireless energy, foresight, and marked executive at the St. Mihiel salient and in the Argonne-Meuse ability, Lieutenant Colonel Mayo-Smith built and offensive. The successful accomplishment of the missions administered a supply organization consisting of 12 seaport, of his Brigade in all cases were in a large measure due to intermediate, and front-line depots, which fully met at all this sound judgment and leadership. times the demands for chemical warfare supplies that active  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) operations brought upon the service, thereby rendering Born: at Dundas, Minnesota Home Town: McPherson, Kansas services of great value to the American Expeditionary Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Forces. Distinguished Service Medal  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Easthampton, Long Island, New York Home Town: Norwood, Massachusetts MCANDREW, JAMES W. Citation: MCADAMS, JOHN P. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James The President of the United States takes pleasure in W. McAndrew, Major General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the P. McAdams, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great American Expeditionary Forces, the development of the responsibility during World War I. Colonel McAdams Army schools in France is largely due to General McAndrew's marked ability as an organizer and to his 142 brilliant professional attainments. As Chief of Staff of the responsibility during World War I. As Commanding American Expeditionary Forces during the period of active Officer, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, from the operations, he has met every demand of his important date of its organization and during its occupancy of the position; by his advice and decisions he has materially Somme, Toul, Nancy, and Argonne sectors, 10 May 1918 to contributed to the success of these forces; and he has at all 19 November 1918, Colonel McArthur displayed brilliant times enjoyed in full the confidence of the Commander in leadership, sound tactical judgment, unremitting attention Chief. and devotion to duty, these qualities inspiring the officers  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918) and men of his command, bringing their morale to a high Born: at Hawley, Pennsylvania pitch and inciting them to a rare devotion to duty. His Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania services as a Regimental Commander contributed in a very marked way to the successful operations of the 82d Division MCANDREW, JOSEPH A. of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Plainview, Minnesota presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Home Town: Aberdeen, South Carolina A. McAndrew, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to MCCAIN, HENRY P. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in McAndrew served with distinguished ability as an Instructor presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry in the use of Infantry weapons as the 1st Corps School and P. McCain, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally also as Director of the Infantry Specialists' School at meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Langres. Later, as a member of the Training Section of the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during General Staff, he supervised the instruction at the various World War I. In administering the Adjutant General's corps schools and was directly responsible for the Department during the early period of the war, through his maintenance of sound tactical training, securing especially efficient management this department was able to meet the brilliant results in the training of infantry, rendering services excessive burdens placed upon it. of marked merit to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Carroll County, Mississippi Born: at Osage Mills, Arkansas Home Town: Jackson, Mississippi Home Town: Bentonville, Arkansas MCCAIN, WILLIAM A. MCANDREWS, JOSEPH R. (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to R. McAndrews, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for William A. McCain, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. As Senior Officer in the great responsibility during World War I. As Ordnance small group of the Operations Division, General Staff, Officer of the 5th Army Corps, Colonel McCain displayed designated as the Section in charge of priorities of superior judgment, exceptional ability, and zealous devotion equipment and shipment, Colonel McAndrews was charged to duty, and executed successfully the difficult problems of with the handling of the whole matter of preparing units for the supply of munitions, thereby contributing materially to movement to the ports for overseas service, and is now the success of the operations of the 5th Army Corps, and engaged in the reverse process of moving returning units rendering important services to the American Expeditionary from the port to camps for demobilization, all of which has Forces, in the operations against the enemy during the St. been marked by conspicuous ability and meritorious service Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. to the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1929)  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: at Carrollton, Mississippi Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Carrollton, Mississippi Home Town: Chicago, Illinois MCCAW, WALTER D. MCARTHUR, JOHN C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John D. McCaw, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for C. McArthur, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel McCaw's

143 counsel and advice in the early stages of the operations of MCCLELLAN, BENJAMIN F. the American Expeditionary Forces were of particular Citation: benefit to the effective work of the Medical Department. The President of the United States takes pleasure in As Chief Surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces, in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the later operations in the field, he maintained the splendid Benjamin F. McClellan, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. efficiency of that department at a critical time and solved Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished each new problem presented with wisdom and marked services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of ability. great responsibility during World War I. Attached to the 5th  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Section of the General Staff, Lieutenant Colonel McClellan Born: at Richmond, Virginia Home Town: Richmond, Virginia displayed high professional attainments and marked executive ability in the general supervision of the entire group of army schools. As an inspector-instructor of MCCLEAVE, EDWARD G. infantry, his influence was an important factor in securing Citation: the correct tactical training of that arm, rendering creditable The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  Edward G. McCleave, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Paulding Plantation, Mississippi services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: Tallulah, Louisiana great responsibility during World War I. Serving as Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, Paris Group MCCLOSKEY, MANUS and 1st Army, from January to December 1918, Lieutenant Citation: Colonel McCleave displayed great initiative, devotion to The President of the United States takes pleasure in duty, and executive ability during the operations in and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Manus around Chateau-Thierry in June and July, while the McCloskey, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for divisions of the American Army were serving with the 6th exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the French Army and during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Government of the United States, in a duty of great operations of the 1st Army, he assisted in the organization responsibility during World War I. While in Command of of the sections and in a position of great responsibility the 12th Field Artillery during all its operations with the 2d contributed materially to the successful accomplishments of Division, until 16 August 1918, Colonel McCloskey the supply of the troops engaged in those operations. displayed marked ability and efficiency. He especially  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) distinguished himself during the operations of the 2d Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Division at the Bois-de-Belleau and Bouresches, when he Home Town: Berkeley, California commanded in addition to his own regiment, the 37th Field Artillery, French Army. By this service he contributed in no MCCLEAVE, ROBERT P. small measure to the success of the Infantry Brigade in these Citation: operations. Later, as Commanding General, 152d field The President of the United States takes pleasure in Artillery Brigade, he rendered able support to the attacking presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Infantry of the 77th Division. P. McCleave, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1920) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania responsibility during World War I. As G-3 of the 1st Army from 25 July to 15 October 1918, during the Chateau- MCCORD, JAMES H. Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne operations, Colonel Citation: McCleave displayed marked ability. Later, in the midst of The President of the United States takes pleasure in operations, he was appointed Chief of Staff of the 3d presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Division. In gaining immediate and complete control of a H. McCord, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for difficult situation and in coordinating the work of the new exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the staff, he showed conspicuous ability, and by his inspiring Government of the United States, in a duty of great example of energy and zeal, he was largely responsible for responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer in the successes achieved by the ed Division at Claire-Chenes charge of the Selective Draft in Missouri, by his unusual Wood and the Bois-de-Foret. executive ability, rare tact and skill, great initiative, and  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) resourcefulness at times under most trying and novel Born: at Fort Union, New Mexico conditions which arose in connection with the Home Town: California administration of the Selective Service Act, Lieutenant Colonel McCord achieved a pronounced and conspicuous success in the performance of difficult and highly responsible duties, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government. 144  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) the 63d Infantry Brigade in the difficult fighting east of Born: at Savannah, Georgia Reims, he had a prominent part in the successes achieved. Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Lewistown, Pennsylvania MCCORMICK, CHESTER B. Home Town: Lewistown, Pennsylvania Citation: Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Crosses The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to MCCOY, JOHN C. Chester B. McCormick, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John great responsibility during World War I, while C. McCoy, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Commanding the 119th Field Artillery and at times the 57th Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Artillery Brigade during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of During these operations Colonel McCormick displayed great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel marked judgment and devotion to duty, and by the skillful McCoy served with conspicuous success as Commanding handling of his command contributed materially to the Officer of American Red Cross Hospital No. 111, at Jouy- success of the 57th Artillery Brigade in supporting the 32d sur-Morin and Chateau-Thierry from June to August 1918. and at other times five other divisions. Though he was hampered by insufficient personnel and  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) equipment, he nevertheless succeeded in caring for a large Born: at Petrolia, Pennsylvania number of wounded from the Marne offensive, rendering Home Town: Lansing, Michigan invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) MCCORMICK, ROBERT R. Born: at New York, New York Citation: Home Town: Paterson, New Jersey The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert MCCOY, ROBERT B. R. McCormick, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the B. McCoy, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, in the Ansauville sector meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of and in the Cantigny sector, France, between 18 January and the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 28 May 1918, and as Lieutenant Colonel, 61st Field World War I. In Command of the 128th Infantry throughout Artillery, 33d Division, 13 May to 29 July 1918, and all the major operations in which the 32d Division Colonel, 61st Field Artillery, 30 July to 31 December 1918, participated, Colonel McCoy proved himself a leader of Colonel McCormick displayed rare leadership and sound judgment and exceptional ability. During the Oise- organizing ability, unusual executive ability, and sound Aisne offensive he skillfully handled the delicate maneuver technical judgment. By his ceaseless energy and his close of straightening and changing the front on the left bank of supervision of training, discipline, and command in action his brigade during the attack on Terny-Sorny and later against the enemy he contributed materially to the during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the attack on the successful operations of the Artillery of the American Kremhilde- Stellung he performed another tactical operation Expeditionary Forces. of high order in a flank movement which resulted in the  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) taking of the town of Romagne. Born: at Chicago, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Born: at Kenosha, Wisconsin Home Town: Sparta, Wisconsin MCCOY, FRANK R. (First Award) MCCREA, JAMES A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James R. McCoy, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally A. McCrea, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Secretary of the General Staff, American responsibility during World War I. Colonel McCrea Expeditionary Forces, General McCoy's services were of rendered especially efficient services to the American particular value in the original organization of the forces in Expeditionary Forces while acting as General Manager of France. Later, in Command of the 165th Infantry, 42d the Transportation Service and later as Deputy Director Division, in the Baccarat sector, and then in Command of

145 General of Transportation in the Advance Section. He the extensive Army area in rear of corps areas, for the handled his duties in a most efficient manner, showing apprehension of stragglers and wrongdoers in that area, and marked ability, great zeal, and energy. for the Military Police of areas relinquished by each corps  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) as a consequence of the rapid advance of the corps of the 1st Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Army after 1 November 1918. Due to his tact, Home Town: Woodmere, New York resourcefulness, and marked efficiency he accomplished all of his missions in a highly meritorious manner, thereby MCCULLAGH, SAMUEL contributing materially to the successes of the 1st Army. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Spencer, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Gordon, Washington Samuel McCullagh, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished *MCDONOUGH, JOHN services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Evacuation Branches, G-4, Paris Group, and G-4, 1st Army, the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel McCullagh was charged with the John McDonough, Major (Transportation Corps), U.S. supervision, coordination, and control of evacuation and Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished hospitalization of the sick and wounded. By his great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of foresight, initiative, judgment, devotion to duty, and the great responsibility during World War I. As General helpful cooperation exercised by him, he played an Foreman of the St. Nazaire Locomotive Erection Shops, important part in the successful treatment and evacuation of Major McDonough managed this plant from its organization many thousands in September 1917 until June 1918, when he was appointed of sick and wounded under the most adverse conditions, Superintendent, and thence performed the important duties performing this important and responsible duty with of this later office until his death in November 1918. It is conspicuous ability, thereby contributing materially to the due to this energy, ability, and devotion to duty that such a success of the American Expeditionary Forces. great number of American locomotives erected in France  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) were turned out with record speed. He has rendered services Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania of much value. Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Plattsmouth, Nebraska MCDONALD, JOHN B. Home Town: Beech Grove, Indiana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MCFARLAND, EARL presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: B. McDonald, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl Government of the United States, in a duty of great McFarland, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. While Commanding the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 181st Infantry Brigade, during the advance of the 91st Government of the United States, in a duty of great Division from Foret-de-Hesse, Argonne, France, in responsibility during World War I, first in charge of the September 1918, General McDonald was instrumental in the design, development, and production of all machine guns, successes achieved. He directed the attack in person, and by automatic rifles, and accessories thereto for the Army of the his example of personal courage and by his sound tactical United States, for service in organizing the industries of the orders he so inspired his brigade that it was enabled to country to meet the unprecedented demands for automatic capture and hold a most important position. arms created after the entrance of the United States into the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) World War, and later as Special Assistant to the Chief of Born: at Athens, Alabama Ordnance in charge of all matters pertaining to small arms, Home Town: Athens, Alabama automatic arms, and equipment.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1921) MCDONALD, JOHN G. Born: at Topeka, Kansas Citation: Home Town: Topeka, Kansas The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John MCGLACHLIN, EDWARD F., JR. G. McDonald, Major (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Provost Marshal, 1st Edward F. McGlachlin, Jr., Major General, U.S. Army, for Army, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Major exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the McDonald was responsible for the maintenance of order in Government of the United States, in a duty of great

146 responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the operation of the military establishment. Artillery of the 1st Army in its organization and subsequent  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) operations General McGlachlin solved the difficult Born: at Montgomery, Alabama Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama problems involved with rare military judgment. In the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives his qualities as a leader were demonstrated by the effective employment of MCKERNON, JAMES F. Artillery that was planned and conducted under his Citation: direction. He later commanded with great ability and The President of the United States takes pleasure in success the 1st Infantry Division, American Expeditionary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Forces. F. McKernon, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Stevens Point, Wisconsin responsibility during World War I. Colonel McKernon has, by his tireless devotion to duty and his willingness to work MCGUIRE, STUART in any capacity, not only placed his remarkable ability freely Citation: and fully at the disposition of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in wounded, but in addition he has set so high a standard of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stuart professional efficiency as to serve as an inspiration to all McGuire, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, with whom he has come in contact. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Cambridge, New York Home Town: New York, New York responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer of Base Hospital No. 45, Lieutenant Colonel McGuire received and cared for a very large number of wounded MCLEAN, ANGUS evacuated in that hospital during the Battle of the Argonne, Citation: in September and October 1918. By his administrative and The President of the United States takes pleasure in professional skill he has reflected credit upon the Medical presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Angus Department of the Army. McLean, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Staunton, Virginia Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Richmond, Virginia responsibility during World War I. As Director of the Professional Services and later as Commanding Officer of *MCINDOE, JAMES F. Base Hospital No. 17 and surgical consultant in hospital Citation: formations at the front, by his tireless energy, great The President of the United States takes pride in presenting resourcefulness, and brilliant professional attainments the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Colonel McLean rendered services of inestimable value in James F. McIndoe, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. the care of the sick and wounded of the American, British, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished and French Armies, thereby contributing materially to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of success of the American Expeditionary Forces. great responsibility during World War I. Colonel McIndoe  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) rendered valuable services in bringing his unit to a high Born: at St. Clair, Michigan Home Town: Detroit, Michigan state of discipline and training which manifested itself later in all operations in which it participated. Later, as Director of Military Engineers, a position of great responsibility, he MCLEER, EDWARD, JR. rendered services of much worth. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Lonaconing, Maryland presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Lonaconing, Maryland Edward McLeer, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished MCINTYRE, FRANK services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. With untiring energy and unremitting presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank devotion to duty Lieutenant Colonel McLeer supervised the McIntyre, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally instruction and training and commanded in action against meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the enemy the machine-gun organizations of the 27th the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Division. During the operations of the division against the World War I. As Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Hindenburg line, 25 to 30 September 1918, and in the Le General McIntyre's breadth of view and sound judgment Selle River campaign 15 to 20 October 1918, in direct have contributed materially to the formulation and carrying command of 14 machine-gun companies he displayed out of policies essential to the outstanding leadership, sound tactical judgment and

147 indomitable determination and courage, these qualities Home Town: Bemidji, Minnesota being reflected in the morale and high efficiency of the machine-gun organizations of this division. He rendered MCNAIR, WILLIAM S. extremely valuable and important services to the Citation: Government in a position of great responsibility. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Brooklyn, New York William S. McNair, Major General, U.S. Army, for Home Town: Brooklyn, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great MCMAHON, EDMUND J. responsibility during World War I. Serving in turn as Citation: Commander of the 1st Field Artillery Brigade, 1st Division, The President of the United States takes pleasure in and the 151st Field Artillery Brigade, 76th Division, as presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Chief of Artillery, 1st Army Corps, during the latter part of Edmund J. McMahon, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for the Meuse-Argonne offensive and as Chief of Artillery of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the 1st Army from 18 November 1918 until April 1919, by Government of the United States, in a duty of great his marked ability, sound judgment, and thorough responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer knowledge of artillery General McNair rendered of the camp at St. Sulpice, France, a position of great conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility to responsibility, Colonel McMahon demonstrated rare the American Expeditionary Forces. executive ability. The efficient operation and growth of this  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) important base section was due, in a great measure, to his Born: at Tecumseh, Michigan energy and capacity for handling a task of considerable Home Town: Tecumseh, Michigan magnitude.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) MCNEELY, JOHN D. Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Citation: Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John MCMANUS, GEORGE H. D. McNeely, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I, as Deputy Director, George H. McManus, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Rents, Requisitions, and Claims Service, a position of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility, in which he discharged important Government of the United States, in a duty of great administrative functions with noteworthy ability and responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer displayed good judgment and tact while attached to the and Troop Movement Officer, Port of Embarkation, British Claims Commission. Hoboken, New Jersey, through his very able organization  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) and administration of these important offices the transport Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri of troops and supplies overseas was materially aided. Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Hudson, Iowa MCNEIL, EDWIN C. Home Town: Hudson, Iowa Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MCNAIR, LESLEY J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin (First Award) C. McNeil, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lesley responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Judge J. McNair, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Advocate, American Expeditionary Forces, by his excellent meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of administrative ability and sound judgment Colonel McNeil the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during rendered a service which enabled his department to World War I. As the Senior Artillery Officer of the Training expeditiously handle many questions of great moment. Section, General Staff, General McNair displayed marked  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) ability in correctly estimating the changing conditions and Born: at Alexandria, Minnesota requirements of military tactics. He was largely responsible Home Town: Alexandria, Minnesota for impressing upon the American Army sound principles for the use of artillery and for improving methods for the MCRAE, DONALD MARION support of Infantry, so necessary to the proper cooperation Citation: of the two arms. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Verndale, Minnesota 148 Donald Marion McRae, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. General Manager of the Railway Department, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Transportation Corps. Due to his remarkable executive services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of ability and skill as an engineer, the railways of the American great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief Expeditionary Forces were operated with rare success, and of Staff, G-2, 78th Division, from November 1917 until the huge transportation problem, involving the carrying of December 1918, Lieutenant Colonel McRae displayed tremendous quantities of supplies from the base ports to the military attainments of a high order. By his great energy, front, was satisfactorily solved. sound judgment, and efficient administration of his section  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) he was able to secure complete and valuable information of Born: at Fort Omaha, Nebraska Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota the enemy, thereby contributing materially to the successful operations of his division.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) MENOHER, CHARLES T. Born: at Fort Snelling, Minnesota Citation: Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to MCRAE, JAMES H. Charles T. Menoher, Major General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James responsibility during World War I. In Command of the 42d H. McRae, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Division from Chateau-Thierry to the conclusion of the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Meuse-Argonne offensive, including the Baccarat sector, the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Reims, Vesles, and at St. Mihiel salient, General Menoher World War I. General McRae Commanded with great credit with his division participated in all of these important the 78th Division in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and had engagements. The reputation as a fighting unit of the 42d an important part in that operation which forced the enemy Division is in no small measure due to the soldierly qualities to abandon Grandpre. In this and other campaigns his and the military leadership of General Menoher. personal influence on the result obtained showed a rich  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) quality of military leadership. Born: at Johnstown, Pennsylvania Home Town: Johnstown, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Lumber City, Georgia Home Town: Lumber City, Georgia MERCHANT, BERKELEY T. Citation: MCROBERTS, SAMUEL The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Berkeley T. Merchant, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Samuel McRoberts, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for distinguished services to the Government of the United exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Government of the United States, in a duty of great While on duty in the Remount Service, Lieutenant Colonel responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Merchant performed his tasks efficiently. Later, appointed Procurement Division of the Office of the Chief of Chief Veterinarian of the American Expeditionary Ordnance, in which capacity he was charged with the Forces, he administered, with marked success, the procurement, by purchase or manufacture, of all articles of veterinary service, providing for effective means of ordnance supplied to the United States Army, and the evacuation of sick and wounded animals from the front and execution of the necessary contracts in connection in placing the personnel of the Veterinary Corps on an therewith. efficiently functioning basis.  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) Born: at Malta Bend, Missouri Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Watervliet, New York

MEARS, FREDERICK MERRILL, DANA T. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dana Frederick Mears, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, T. Merrill, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. Colonel Mears served World War I. As Chief of Staff, 37th Division, during its with distinction as Commanding Officer of the 31st Railway organization, training and entire combat period, Colonel Engineers, and later as Assistant General Manager and Merrill displayed unflagging energy and marked ability. To

149 his zeal, initiative, and military attainments was due in great States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. measure the success of the division in both the Meuse- As a battalion and a regimental commander of the 47th Argonne and Ypres-Lys offensives. Infantry, 4th Division, Colonel Middleton gave proof of  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) conspicuous energy and marked tactical ability. He achieved Born: at East Auburn, Maine notable successes in the operations near Sergy, along the Home Town: East Auburn, Maine Vesle River, and during the fierce fighting in the Bois-du- Fays and the Bois-de-Foret of the Meuse-Argonne METTS, JOHN VAN B. offensive, rendering invaluable services to the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Born: at Hazelhurst, Mississippi Van B. Metts, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Georgetown, Mississippi exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United MILES, PERRY L. States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Citation: Colonel Metts Commanded with marked distinction the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, from the time of its presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Perry organization and early training period to the completion of L. Miles, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally the active combat operations in the Ypres-Lys and Somme meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of offensives. He especially distinguished himself while in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during command of his regiment on 29 September 1918, during the World War I. As Commander of the 371st Infantry, 93d assault on the Hindenburg line, near Bellicourt, France, Division, which during its active operations, was attached to where he displayed marked ability and sound judgment. He the French forces, Colonel Miles conducted his regiment has rendered services of signal worth to the American with conspicuous success. By his admirable tact and sound Expeditionary Forces. judgment he maintained at all times harmonious relationship  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920) with the allied forces to which his unit was attached, Born: at Wilmington, North Carolina rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Home Town: Wilmington, North Carolina Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) MEYERS, VINCENT Born: at Westerville, Ohio Citation: Home Town: Columbus, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Vincent Meyers, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the MILLER, ORRIN DAVID Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As a member of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Supply Section of the General Staff in charge of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Orrin Munitions Branch, Major Meyers ably controlled and David Miller, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation Corps), handled the details of ammunition supply for the 1st Army U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished during the period of the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of operations. In this important task he displayed marked great responsibility during World War I. As Executive initiative and energy, and assured by his skill and prompt Officer of the Army Transportation Service, a position of action a steady supply of ammunition under most difficult great responsibility, throughout the whole period of conditions. His efforts were a contributing factor to the existence of the service, by his untiring devotion to duty, success of the Supply Service during these important loyalty, and marked ability, Lieutenant Colonel Miller operations. proved a material factor in the success of the operation of  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) the Army Transportation Service. Born: at New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Home Town: Brooklyn, New York Born: at Boonville, New York Home Town: Oakland, California MIDDLETON, TROY H. (First Award) MILLER, REUBEN B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Troy presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to H. Middleton, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Reuben B. Miller, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In the reorganization and administration of the Personnel Branch of the Office of the 150 Surgeon General of the Army during the present war, Millikin, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for Colonel Miller thereby contributed greatly to the proper care exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of the sick and wounded and thus increased the efficiency of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the Army. responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) and Assistant Director of the Army General Staff College, at Born: at Canada Langres, Lieutenant Colonel Millikin rendered conspicuous Home Town: Millington, Illinois services. Later, as Chief of the Military Police Corps Division of the Provost Marshal General's Department, MILLER, TROUP American Expeditionary Forces, by his ability, untiring zeal, Citation: and wound judgment, he aided in a material way in The President of the United States takes pleasure in producing an efficient organization. He has rendered presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Troup services of great value to the American Expeditionary Miller, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. Army, for Forces. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Danville, Indiana responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Home Town: Danville, Indiana Miller served as Adjutant, 82d Division, from December 1917 until March 1918; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 82d MINER, ASHER Division from April to June and from September to Citation: December 1918; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Army The President of the United States takes pleasure in Corps December 1918 until February 1919, and Assistant presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Asher Chief of Staff, G-4, 1st Army from February to April 1919, Miner, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for and then as G-4, Intermediate Section, Services of Supply. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the By his marked ability, sound judgment, and high military Government of the United States, in a duty of great attainments he rendered meritorious services in positions of responsibility during World War I. Colonel Miner served great responsibility, contributing in a large measure to the with notable success as Commanding Officer of the 109th success attained by all the units with which he served. Field Artillery, 28th division, giving proof of high qualities  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) of leadership. Inspiring his men by his self-sacrificing Born: at Perry, Georgia devotion to duty he maintained a creditable standard of Home Town: Macon, Georgia efficiency in his regiment and constantly furnished the most effective artillery support to the attacking Infantry. MILLIKEN, SAYERS LOUISE  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Citation: Born: at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sayers Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal Louise Milliken, Captain, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great MINOR, SIDNEY W. responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the Citation: Base Hospital at Camp Devier, South Carolina, during the The President of the United States takes pleasure in early part of the World War, Captain Milliken was presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sidney responsible for the nursing care of thousands of patients W. Minor, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally under most trying and difficult circumstances. Her tact, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of energy, and ability were greatly instrumental in saving many the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during lives, particularly during the influenza epidemic. Her World War I. As Commander of the 120th Infantry, 30th services were characterized by zeal and excellent judgment, Division, from the time of its organization and training to and her achievements have been conspicuous. Later, while the completion of active combat operations in the Ypres-Lys serving as Assistant Superintendent, Army Nurse Corps, in and Somme offensives, Colonel Minor displayed at all times the Office of the Surgeon General, her administrative ability initiative and sound judgment. During the attack on the and professional experience were of inestimable value to the Hindenburg line, near Bellicourt, France, 29 September Medical Department in providing proper nursing care for 1918, and during the subsequent advance, he handled his the sick and wounded. regiment with distinction, capturing several towns,  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) numerous cannon and many prisoners. He has rendered Born: at Brownsville, Pennsylvania services of material worth to the American Expeditionary Home Town: Morgantown, West Virginia Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920) MILLIKIN, JOHN Born: at Granville County, North Carolina Home Town: Durham, North Carolina Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John

151 MITCHELL, JAMES B. MONCRIEF, WILLIAM H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to B. Mitchell, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally William H. Moncrief, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Inspector General and as Chief of Staff, responsibility during World War I. In organizing and Base Section No. 3, Services of Supply, American Commanding the Hospital Center at Mesves, Colonel Expeditionary Forces, positions of great responsibility, Moncrief took possession of the center in its unfinished Colonel Mitchell showed great energy and good judgment condition and by great force and ability prepared a hospital in the organization of Base Section No. 3 and in providing group for the care of sick and wounded at a time when the for the American troops at the base and for those passing need of hospital beds was critical. through England. He rendered services of much value.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) Born: at Greensboro, Georgia Born: at Syracuse, New York Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia Home Town: Syracuse, New York MONTGOMERY, HENRY G. MITCHELL, WILLIAM A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to G. Montgomery, Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for William A. Mitchell, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. On his own initiative and great responsibility during World War I. Having taken with great vision, patriotism, and determination Captain Command of the 2d Engineers, 2d Division, just prior to the Montgomery developed, with funds provided by public- battle of Soissons, Colonel Mitchell served with distinction spirited citizens, the armored motor tank car which was as the leader of this regiment until the close of hostilities. adopted by the American Government, training at the same Under his skillful direction his regiment successfully time a corps of technical experts who rendered important accomplished all the important technical missions assigned service in the Ordnance Department of the Army. to it. His high military attainments were reflected by its Subsequently, as an Officer of Field Artillery in France, he efficiency in combat operations. Subsequent to the armistice was charged with the responsibility of maintaining while in he continued to render important services to the American action the mechanical efficiency of the newly issued French Expeditionary Forces as Chief of Engineers of the 8th Army material forming the heavy artillery of the 33d and 79th Corps. Divisions during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) operations. In this work he displayed technical skill of the Born: at Seale, Alabama highest order, reducing to a minimum the fire losses of the Home Town: Columbus, Georgia brigade, and contributing markedly to the success of his artillery brigade in these offensives. MOLLOY, JANE G.  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Citation: Born: at Washington, D.C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jane G. Molloy, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for MONTGOMERY, JOHN C. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Base Hospital at Camp Devens, Massachusetts during the C. Montgomery, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for World War, although greatly hampered by lack of personnel exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the and equipment, First Lieutenant Molloy displayed unusual Government of the United States, in a duty of great talent for organization, By her untiring, painstaking, and responsibility during World War I. Serving successively as energetic efforts in the distribution of her staff and her Division Inspector, 2d Division, Assistant Chief of Staff, G- personal care of the sick she rendered great service to the 3, 1st Army Corps; and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 3d Army, particularly during the influenza epidemic, when the Army, Colonel Montgomery has been charged with duties lives of many patients were saved through her efforts. of a most important nature in the performance of which he  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) has at all times manifested steadfast loyalty and military Born: at Kingston, New York ability of a high order, rendering services of signal worth. Home Town: San Francisco, California  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) Born: at Elizabethtown, Kentucky 152 Home Town: Elizabethtown, Kentucky MOORHEAD, JOHN J. Citation: MONTGOMERY, WALTER C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Moorhead, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to C. Montgomery, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of of American Red Cross Hospital No. 110, at Coincy, great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel France, from June to November 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Montgomery served with marked distinction as Division Moorhead operated his hospital under the most difficult Surgeon of the 27th Division. When confronted with a conditions and with inadequate personnel and equipment. shortage of personnel, he displayed marked initiative and  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) resourcefulness in organizing additional sanitary personnel. Born: at New York, New York During the action along the Hindenburg line, 25 and 30 Home Town: New York, New York September 1918, by his high professional attainments, sound judgment, and loyal devotion to duty he so conducted MOORMAN, FRANK the personnel at his disposal as to provide successfully for Citation: the evacuation of 4,000 casualties in four days. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Born: at New York, New York Moorman, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Home Town: New York, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great MOODY, LUCIAN B. responsibility during World War I. In a position of greatest Citation: responsibility, Colonel Moorman displayed peculiar genius, The President of the United States takes pleasure in combined with exact scientific knowledge, in organizing, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucian training, and operating the Radio Intelligence Service of the B. Moody, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for Intelligence Section. Charged with the duty of intercepting exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the and deciphering the radio messages of the enemy, he acted Government of the United States, in a duty of great with initiative and foresight, achieving brilliant results. responsibility during World War I, as Assistant to the Chief  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Ordnance Officer, American Expeditionary Forces in Born: at Eureka, Michigan France, and Chief Ordnance Officer, Army of Occupation in Home Town: Edwardsville, Illinois Germany.  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) MORENO, ARISTIDES Born: at Huron, South Dakota Citation: Home Town: Huron, South Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to MOORE, HUGH B. Aristides Moreno, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh great responsibility during World War I. As a member of B. Moore, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. the Intelligence Section, Lieutenant Colonel Moreno Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished efficiently organized and directed the operations of the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Counter-Espionage Service in the American Expeditionary great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Forces, displaying marked talents in a position of great Moore served creditably as Superintendent, Army Transport responsibility. His unusual powers of discernment, his tact, Service, at Brest, and later, as Director of the Army and sound judgment made possible effective cooperation Transport Service he successfully supervised the activities with corresponding services of the allied armies. Due to his of this service in 40 ports. Actuated by self-sacrificing zeal and untiring devotion, the Counter-Espionage Service devotion to duty, he achieved marked success in expediting attained exceptional proficiency. the movement of troops, rendering services of inestimable  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama Born: at Huntland, Tennessee Home Town: Texas City, Texas MORGAN, JOHN M. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John M. Morgan, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for 153 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the M. Morrow, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, Government of the United States, in a duty of great for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer the Government of the United States, in a duty of great of the 309th Infantry, 78th Division, during the last two responsibility during World War I. As Judge Advocate, months of hostilities, Colonel Morgan displayed marked Philippine Department, by his legal ability and sound advise qualities of leadership and unflagging energy. By the in the solution of unusual and highly important military and skillful manner in which he conducted his regiment during international problems, Colonel Morrow contributed in a the advance through the Bois-de-Loges in the first part of marked degree to the successful administration of military November he contributed materially to the successes of his and civil affairs in the Philippines and China. Later, as division in its operations in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Judge Advocate of the 2d Army in France from October  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) 1918 until April 1919, and then as Judge Advocate of Born: at Minersville, Ohio the District of Paris until August 1919, he displayed great Home Town: Minersville, Ohio zeal, marked legal training, and sound judgment in many difficult problems which confronted him and solved them MORRISON, JOHN F. with conspicuous success. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Niles, Michigan presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska F. Morrison, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of MORROW, WILLIAM M. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I, for services as Department Commander, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Western Department, in handling with great skill, tact, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to sound judgment many difficult problems arising in his William M. Morrow, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for department. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Government of the United Born: at Summit, New York States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Home Town: Schoharie, New York Colonel Morrow served with conspicuous success as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry, 3d Division, MORROW, FRANK J. succeeding in all of the difficult missions assigned to him. Citation: His sound judgment and untiring energy proved important The President of the United States takes pleasure in factors in the successful operations of his division against presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank the enemy. J. Morrow, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Born: at Niles, Michigan the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Home Town: Fort Sidney, Nebraska World War I. From September 1917 to March 1918, in the Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal organization and operation of the 1st Division and 1st Corps schools, Colonel Morrow rendered valuable and unusual services under very great difficulties. From April to MORSE, CHARLES F. December 1918, as a member of the Training and Citation: Instruction Branch of the War Plans Division, General Staff, The President of the United States takes pleasure in and in direct supervision of the Field Officers' Schools in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the combat divisions, and the War College course for Charles F. Morse, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for instruction of divisional staff officers, his zeal, marked exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the ability, and high military attainments were important factors Government of the United States, in a duty of great in successfully standardizing the training and instruction of responsibility during World War I. As Director of the a great many senior officers. Later, while in direct charge of Veterinary Corps, by displaying exceptional energy, zeal the organization of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, he and good judgment, Colonel Morse organized and again rendered invaluable services in building up this administered with marked success a Veterinary Service important branch of civilian military training along sound capable of meeting every need in home territory and in the and enduring lines. theater of operations. He provided effective means for the  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) treatment of sick and wounded animals, for the prevention Born: at Fort Douglas, Utah of disease among well animals. For the inspection of meat Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska and dairy products used by the Army, and, through the establishment of schools of instruction, placed the personnel MORROW, HENRY M. of the Veterinary Corps of the Army on a high plane of Citation: efficiency. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Born: at Montpelier, Vermont Home Town: Montpelier, Vermont 154 MORTON, CHARLES G. MOTT, T. BENTLEY Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to T. Charles G. Morton, Major General, U.S. Army, for Bentley Mott, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General Morton responsibility during World War I. As Chief Liaison Officer Commanded the 29th Division from the date of its of the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary organization until the end of hostilities, and led this division Forces, at Allied General Headquarters, Colonel Mott with skill and ability in the successful operations east and performed the important duties with which he was charged northeast of Verdun, which forced the enemy to maintain with marked ability, and by his tact and sound judgment he this front with strong forces, thus preventing an increase of materially assisted in insuring close cooperation between the hostile strength between the Argonne and the Meuse. French and American Armies.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Cumberland, Maine Born: at Leesburg, Virginia Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts Home Town: Leesburg, Virginia

MOSELEY, GEORGE V. H. MOUNT, JAMES R. (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to R. Mount, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for George V. H. Moseley, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Arriving in France with responsibility during World War I as Assistant Chief of the first American troops, Colonel Mount undertook the task Staff. General Moseley handled with great executive ability of creating a medical supply depot and administering a and rare understanding all problems of equipping and medical supply service for the American Expeditionary supplying the large number of American troops arriving and Forces. Using his limited resources with great skill and operating in France, and by his large gasp of supply judgment, he displayed unusual talent for organization and problems and tireless energy he has conspicuously aided the laid the foundation of an efficient Medical Supply Service. successful administration of the Supply Department.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Kansas City, Missouri Born: at Evanston, Illinois Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri Home Town: Evanston, Illinois Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals MOUNTFORD, FREDERICK A. Citation: MOSES, ANDREW The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Frederick A. Mountford, Lieutenant Colonel (Coast presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Andrew Moses, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for distinguished services to the Government of the United exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Government of the United States, in a duty of great As Assistant to the Chief of Coast Artillery and in charge of responsibility during World War I. Commanding the 316th the materiel Section in that office, Lieutenant Colonel Field Artillery, 81st Division, from August 1917, and the Mountford displayed excellent judgment and a thorough 156th Field Artillery Brigade, 81st Division, from June knowledge of the involved and intricate details in 1918 until it was demobilized, General Moses exhibited connection with materiel, thereby rendering highly qualities of excellent leadership and military attainments of meritorious service in the preparation and execution of plans a high order. Later, as Chairman of a Joint Board of Review for the efficient accomplishment of the duties assigned to he occupied a position of great responsibility, having full the Coast Artillery Corps in the operations in France. charge and control of the re-delivery of all ships allocated to  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) the War Department during the World War. By his Born: at England administrative ability, excellent judgment, energy, and tact, Home Town: East Liverpool, Ohio he rendered conspicuous services in bringing about speedy and accurate settlements with the ship owners, which MUDGETT, CHARLES F. resulted in a large saving to the Government. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Stickling, Texas presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Stickling, Texas 155 Charles F. Mudgett, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's MUNSON, EDWARD L. Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Citation: distinguished services to the Government of the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to As Officer in Charge of the Enlisted Division, Adjutant Edward L. Munson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for General's Office, General Headquarters, American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Mudgett Government of the United States, in a duty of great demonstrated the highest order of efficiency, and by his tact responsibility during World War I. General Munson and sound judgment he handled in a masterful manner the developed the scheme of field training for officers and many difficult problems that arose. During the enlisted men of the Medical Department, directed the demobilization he carried to successful completion the organization and administration of the medical officers' various projects relative to the discharge and return of training camps, and organized and administered the Morale enlisted personnel. By his splendid attainments and Branch of the General Staff. professional zeal, he contributed materially to the success of  War Department, General Orders No. 34 (1919) the work of the Adjutant General's Office at General Born: at New Haven, Connecticut Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: New Haven, Connecticut  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Ravenna, Missouri MURPHY, FRED T. Home Town: Valley City, Nebraska Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MUIR, CHARLES H. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Citation: T. Murphy, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Charles H. Muir, Major General, U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Director of Base exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Hospital No. 21, as Supervisor of the evacuation of the sick Government of the United States, in a duty of great and wounded of the 1st Army, and later as Director of the responsibility during World War I. As Division and Corps Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the American Commander, Commanding the 28th Division during the Red Cross, Colonel Murphy rendered most valuable Meuse-Argonne offensive, and especially in the difficult assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. operations which resulted in the clearing of the Argonne Throughout his service he displayed unusual administrative Forest, General Muir proved himself to be an energetic ability and professional skill, combined with a genius for leader of the highest professional attainments. As a Corps organization that contributed greatly to the efficiency of the Commander he displayed the same fine qualities that Medical Service of the Army. Untiring in zeal and characterized his service with a division. enthusiastic in his duty, he was an inspiration to those  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) associated with him. Born: at Erie, Michigan  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Home Town: Erie, Michigan Born: at Detroit, Michigan Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Spanish- Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri American War), Army Distinguished Service Medal

URPHY RAYSON MULLALLY, THORNWELL M , G M. P. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thornwell Mullally, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, Grayson M. P. Murphy, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. Colonel Mullally great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel projected, recruited, organized, and mobilized the 144th Murphy organized the work of the American Red Cross in Field Artillery, 40th Division, as an additional regiment of Europe, and to his foresight, wisdom, and untiring efforts the California National Guard. Later, as Colonel of that are largely due the splendid work performed for the regiment, his sound judgment and marked ability as a leader American Expeditionary Forces by that institution. Later he were largely responsible for the successful training of his displayed marked ability as Assistant Chief of Staff of the regiment both in the United States and France and in the 42d Division during the operations of that unit.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) development in that unit of over 168 officers for our Army. Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Home Town: New York, New York Born: at Columbiana, South Carolina Home Town: San Francisco, California

156 MURPHY, JOHN B. MURRAY, PETER Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter B. Murphy, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for Murray, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer responsibility during World War I. As Chief, Training and of the 44th Field Artillery Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps, Instruction Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, by his marked ability, energy, and resourcefulness, Colonel during 1919, under colonel Murray's direction the Murphy organized, equipped and trained a regiment of 8- foundation for the existing system of Army education and inch howitzers in an extraordinary brief period of time, thus training was established and ways and means evolved to enabling them to reach the front in time to be of valuable apply to peace training the lessons learned in the World service during the critical days of April 1918. Later, as a War. member of the Operations Section at General Headquarters,  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) he rendered services of great value to the American Born: at Visalia, California Home Town: Visalia, California Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) Born: at Fort Robinson, Nebraska MURY (KERSHAW), EDITH A. Home Town: Notre Dame, Indiana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MURRAY, ARTHUR presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edith Citation: A. Mury (Kershaw), Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Murray, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse on duty meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of at the Nurses' Mobilization Station, Ellis Island, New York, the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during during the early period of the World War, Chief Nurse World War I. As Department Commander, Western Mury (now Mrs. Edith A. Kershaw) rendered invaluable Department, between 29 August 1917 and 14 May 1918, assistance to the Medical Department by instructing newly General Murray handled many difficult problems arising in appointed chief nurses before embarkation for overseas, and that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill. through her untiring energy and unusual capabilities set a  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) splendid example for all who came in contact with her. Born: at Bowling Green, Missouri Later, as Assistant Superintendent, in the Office of the Home Town: Bowling Green, Missouri Surgeon General, she contributed services of high value in supervising the demobilization of the Army Nurse Corps. MURRAY, MAXWELL  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Citation: Born: at Wadsworth, Nevada The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Oakland, California presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Maxwell Murray, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for MYER, EDGAR A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar 5th Field Artillery, 1st Division, Colonel Murray handled A. Myer, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally the regiment so brilliantly under severe conditions during meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the assault and capture of Cantigny, 28 May 1918, and the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during during the Aisne-Marne offensive in the assault southeast of World War I. having taken command of the 129th Infantry, Soissons, 18 - 25 July 1918, that the regiment demonstrated 33d Division, at a critical period during active operations, an unusually high degree of efficiency and morale. He Colonel Myer displayed marked ability as a military leader repeatedly displayed superior tactical judgment and by the successful manner in which he conducted his knowledge of artillery and by his exceptional ability, regiment. Constantly maintaining a high grade of morale leadership, and devotion to duty, he rendered the maximum among his command, he was able to accomplish with of support to the Infantry of the 1st Division in effectively marked success all missions assigned to his unit. executing the most difficult missions assigned to him, thus  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) rendering important services to the American Expeditionary Born: at Fort Richardson, Texas Home Town: Troy, New York Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at West Point, New York Home Town: Fort Totten, New York

157 MYERS, HU B. E. Noble, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hu B. World War I. General Noble had immediate charge of the Myers, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Personnel Division of the Surgeon General's Office and meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of solved the problem of getting medical officers into the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Army during an increase from 1,500 at the beginning of the World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, and Chief of war to 30,000. He also had charge of the Hospital Division Staff, 2d Division, during its final operations, Colonel of the Surgeon General's Office, handling both of these Myers performed his exacting staff duties with conspicuous large responsibilities with conspicuous success. ability. To his brilliant military attainments and untiring zeal  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) Born: at Rome, Georgia were due, in a large measure, the successes achieved by his Home Town: Anniston, Alabama division in its attack on Masif du Mont at St. Etienne-a- Arnes, when the 2d Division served with the 4th French NOLAN, DENNIS EDWARD Army, and again during its advance from Landres-et- St. Citation: Georges to the Meuse during the final phase of the Meuse- The President of the United States takes pleasure in Argonne offensive. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dennis  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Shelbyville, Tennessee Edward Nolan, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Home Town: Shelbyville, Tennessee exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great NAYLOR, WILLIAM K. responsibility during World War I. General Nolan organized Citation: and administered with marked ability the Intelligence The President of the United States takes pleasure in Section of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Forces. His estimates of the complex and ever- changing William K. Naylor, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for military and political situation, his sound judgment, and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the accurate discrimination were invaluable to the Government, Government of the United States, in a duty of great and influenced greatly the success that attended the responsibility during World War I. While Chief of Staff of operation of the American armies in Europe. the 33d Division, General Naylor exhibited conspicuous  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Akron, New York ability in the operations north of Verdun, France, in Home Town: Akron, New York September and October 1918. He frequently visited the Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army front-line positions under heavy enemy artillery fire, and by Distinguished Service Medal his personal efforts and skillful dispositions was in a large measure responsible for the successes gained. NUTTMAN, LOUIS M.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Bloomington, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis M. Nuttman, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for NICHOLSON, WILLIAM JOHN exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As a regimental presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to commander of the 89th Division, Colonel Nuttman William John Nicholson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for displayed marked military ability, providing his regiment exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the with efficient training which showed its effects by the Government of the United States, in a duty of great excellent conduct of the regiment in combat. Later, when responsibility during World War I. General Nicholson promoted to the grade of Brigadier General, he Commanded with distinction the 157th Infantry Brigade, demonstrated great executive ability in the organization and 79th Division, from its organization to the time of the administration of the Combat Officer's Replacement Depot armistice--at all times with credit to himself and to his at Gondrecourt. command.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Born: at Newark, New Jersey Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Newark, New Jersey Home Town: Washington, D.C. Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal O'BRIEN, MICHAEL J. Citation: NOBLE, ROBERT E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Michael J. O'Brien, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and 158 distinguished services to the Government of the United OLIVER, LLEWELLYN W. States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Citation: As Officer in Charge of the Officers' Division, Adjutant The President of the United States takes pleasure in General's Office, General Headquarters, American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel O'Brien Llewellyn W. Oliver, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for demonstrated the highest professional attainments in the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the discharge of his multifarious duties. By his zeal, good Government of the United States, in a duty of great judgment, and never-failing tact he was responsible in a responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff, Port of large measure for the development of the high efficiency of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 21 January 1919 his division. During the to 26 February 1920, Colonel Oliver occupied a position of demobilization of the American Expeditionary Forces, great responsibility. The details of arrangements for working without regard to hours, by his tireless energy and demobilization and for handling the sick and wounded fell exceptional ability he carried to successful completion the largely upon his shoulders. His energy, excellent judgment, various and difficult projects that arose. Later, in charge of and administrative ability were of greatest value to the the American Expeditionary Forces records in Washington, Government. D.C. he maintained that same high standard of efficiency  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) which marked his work in the Adjutant General's Office, Born: at Escanaba, Michigan Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Escanaba, Michigan  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) Born: at Ireland OLIVER, ROBERT T. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in O'DONNELL, JOHN L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Citation: T. Oliver, Colonel (Dental Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Government of the United States, in a duty of great L. O'Donnell, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Chief Dental exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Surgeon, Colonel Oliver displayed remarkable ability in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great performance of his numerous and exacting duties. He responsibility during World War I. As Regimental Chaplain, directed the personnel, equipment, and operations of his 132d Infantry, 33d Division, Chaplain O'Donnell was Department with sound judgment, showing resourcefulness ceaseless in his efforts to better the welfare of the men, and in solving new problems which confronted him. during the period of operations accompanied the attacking  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) waved in every action in which the regiment took part. Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana Exposing himself to artillery and machine-gun fire to care Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana personally for the wounded, organizing parties of stretcher bearers, going without a thought of personal danger OLMSTED, EDWARD whenever he was needed, he set an example of courage and Citation: heroism, appreciably raising the morale of those with whom The President of the United States takes pleasure in and for whom he worked. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Edward Olmsted, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, Born: at Chicago, Illinois for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Home Town: Chicago, Illinois the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of OGDEN, HUGH WALTER Staff, G-1, of the 27th Division, by his high military Citation: attainments, zeal, and keen perception of his manifold The President of the United States takes pleasure in duties, the technical services of the Division were so presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh promptly and effectively coordinated and supervised that the Walter Ogden, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate front-line units were at all times completely supplied with General's Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally all necessities. He has rendered services of particular worth meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of to the American Expeditionary Forces. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920) World War I. As Judge Advocate and Inspector of the 42d Born: at San Francisco, California Division, Lieutenant Colonel Ogden rendered valuable Home Town: Elizabeth, New Jersey services. He exhibited ability of a high order throughout the operations of the division. Later, assigned to the Bureau of O'NEILL, JOHN Civil Affairs for the Third Army, he performed his task with Citation: marked success. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Born: at Bath, Maine O'Neill, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation corps), U.S. Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts 159 Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. From November responsibility during World War I. Placed in Command of 1917 until November 1919, at Base Section No. 5, Brest, the 157th Infantry Brigade, 79th Division, during the France, while serving in succession as Chief of Stevedores, Montfaucon drive, Colonel Oury displayed exceptional Assistant General Superintendent in Charge of the qualities of leadership and marked tactical skill. Continuing Operations and Troops and Cargo Divisions, and finally as at the same time in command of his regiment, the 314th Superintendent of that port, by virtue of his marked ability, Infantry, he directed the men of his command, and by his indomitable energy, and his capacity for inspiring his men, dauntless determination carried them forward under heavy Lieutenant Colonel O'Neill overcame all difficulties and met enemy fire. He proved himself untiring in energy and every demand made upon his force. His remarkable possessed of great initiative, sound judgment, and military achievements in the quick turn-around of large vessels attainments of high order. carrying troops and supplies were of inestimable value to  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Smyth County, Virginia Home Town: Lincoln, Nebraska  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Newburyport, Mississippi Home Town: Newburyport, Mississippi OVENSHINE, ALEXANDER T. Citation: ORTON, EDWARD The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Alexander T. Ovenshine, Colonel, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Edward Orton, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation), U.S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. While serving as services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Inspector General, 3d Army Corps, during the Meuse- great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Argonne offensive, Colonel Ovenshine was charged with Orton's untiring energy and splendid judgment were many important reports and investigations, which service displayed in the efficient organization of the Engineering was performed with marked ability and good judgment, and Division of the Motor Transport corps in bringing about aided his corps and his Army commanders in decisions standardization of equipment and supplies and in efficiently culminating in the success of this offensive. Later, as directing the forces of the motor industry to the mutual Inspector General, 2d Army, he rendered distinguished advantage of the Army and the industry itself. service of a similar nature in connection with the operations  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) of the 2d Army from 12 October 1918, to the day of the Born: at Chester, New York armistice. Home Town: Columbus, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) Born: at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas O'RYAN, JOHN F. Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PALMER, BRUCE presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: F. O'Ryan, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Bruce the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Palmer, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally World War I. As Commander of the 27th Division in its meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of successful operations with the British in France in the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Autumn of 1918, General O'Ryan displayed qualities of World War I. As a member of the General Staff of the skill and aggressiveness which mark him as American Expeditionary Forces, on duty with the 1st a leader of ability. In the breach of the Hindenburg Line Section, first as Chief of the Tonnage Division during a between St. Quentin and Cambrai the name of his division period of stress, be fraught with difficulties, and later as is linked with the British in adding new laurels to the allied Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Colonel Palmer performed forces in France. duties of great responsibility with marked ability, fidelity,  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) and success, invariably displaying personal and professional Born: at New York, New York attainments of a high order. Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Born: at Fort Wallace, Kansas OURY, WILLIAM H. Home Town: Harrison, Illinois Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Oury, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for

160 PALMER, FREDERICK Home Town: Warren, New Hampshire Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PARKER, COURTLANDT presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Frederick Palmer, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Courtlandt Parker, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. Charged with the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility of drafting regulations covering the mail and Government of the press censorship, as well as formulating plans for the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during guidance of press correspondents with the American forces World War I. Colonel Parker organized and conducted the in France, Lieutenant Colonel Palmer rendered training camp for Field Artillery at Camp Coetquidan and conspicuously valuable services. Having served in all the later, at the Office of the Chief of Artillery, American zones occupied by the allied force, his information, of far Expeditionary Forces. By his reaching value, was placed at the disposal of our superior professional attainments, his zeal, and keen Government. His broad experience with many armies, his foresight, he contributed in a marked manner to the outstanding skill as an observer, his untiring energy and successful conduct of Field Artillery training. As devotion to duty contributed markedly to the successful Regimental Commander of the 6th Field Artillery, 1st operations of the American Expeditionary Forces. Division, in the Cantigny sector and in the Aisne-Marne  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) offensive, he repeatedly displayed superior tactical Born: at Pleasantville, Pennsylvania judgment and knowledge of artillery, and by his exceptional Home Town: New York, New York ability, leadership, and devotion to duty he rendered the maximum support to the Infantry of the 1st Division in PALMER, JOHN MCAULEY effectively executing the most difficult missions assigned to (First Award) him, thus rendering in a position of great responsibility most Citation: important services to the American Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Born: at Fort Apache, Arizona McAuley Palmer, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Newark, New Jersey exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great PARKER, FRANK responsibility during World War I. In the organization of the Citation: Operations Section of the General Staff, American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Palmer displayed sound presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank tactical judgment and breadth of vision, and the ultimate Parker, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally success of the American plan of campaign was largely due meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of to his detailed plans. As Commander of the 58th Infantry the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Brigade, 29th Division, during the severe fighting north of World War I. General Parker Commanded with marked Verdun, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, his services were distinction the 18th Unites States Infantry. Later, as a conspicuous and his brigade successful. Brigade Commander, he exhibited qualities of rare  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) leadership, superb courage, and unusual initiative. Finally Born: at Carinville, Illinois he commanded the 1st Division in the Argonne offensive in Home Town: Springfield, Illinois the autumn of 1918, where he showed himself to be a skilled leader of marked ability. PARK, RICHARD  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at Georgetown, South Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Georgetown, South Carolina presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard Park, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for PARKER, HUGH A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. To Colonel Park's presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh energy and good judgment may be largely attributed the A. Parker, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally rapid development and successful administration of the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Engineer Training School and Mobilization Camp at Camp the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during A. A. Humphreys, Virginia. His utilization of labor of World War I. Colonel Parker served as Assistant G-3, 1st troops to supplement construction forces is a find example Army Corps, during June and July 1918, G-3, 4th Division, of initiative in meeting a critical situation. from August to October 1918, Chief of Staff, 7th Division,  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) from November 1918 to February 1919, and Chief of Staff, Born: at Malden, Massachusetts American Military Mission to Berlin. By his tact, sound 161 judgment, marked ability, and loyal devotion to duty, he Engineers, during its combat operations. By his wide contributed materially to the success of all units with which experience, sound judgment, and brilliant professional and he served. technical attainments, Colonel Parsons handled many  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) difficult problems which confronted him with conspicuous Born: at Hunt, Texas success, thereby rendering services of great value to the Home Town: Royse City, Texas American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) PARKER, JOHN H. Born: at New York, New York Citation: Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John PATTERSON, CHARLES H. H. Parker, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to World War I. As an Instructor at the Army Machine-Gun Charles H. Patterson, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, School at Langres, by his tireless efforts Colonel Parker for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to secured the necessary equipment and ably instructed a large the Government of the United States, in a duty of great student body in the technical handling of one of the most responsibility during World War I. As an officer of the important fire power weapons developed in the present war, Inspector General's Department and as Chief of the rendering services of great value to the American Investigative Division of that department, Colonel Expeditionary Forces. Patterson's rare efficiency and good judgment in the  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) investigation and treatment of difficult and intricate Born: at Tipton, Missouri problems have materially facilitated the administration of Home Town: Green Ridge, Missouri Personal Awards: 3@ Distinguished Service Crosses (WWI), the Office of the Inspector General, and have been of great Army Distinguished Service Medal value to the War Department and to the Army.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) Born: at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania PARSONS, JAMES KELLY Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PATTERSON, PAUL M. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Citation: Kelly Parsons, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul Government of the United States, in a duty of great M. Patterson, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. Colonel Parsons exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the organized and commanded with great energy and ability the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Embarkation Camp at St. Nazaire, France, and handled with responsibility during World War I. As Evacuation Officer of conspicuous success the reception, care, and departure of the 1st Army in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne the large number of officers and soldiers passing through offensives, Captain Patterson directed the routing of all that camp en route to the United States. He demonstrated battle casualties into Army hospitals at the front, supervised administrative abilities of a high order and performed the daily supply of those hospitals, and so skillfully and services of great value to the American Expeditionary energetically classified and coordinated the constant flow of Forces. evacuations to the rear by timely calls for and expeditious  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: February 11, 1877 at Rockford, Alabama loading of hospital trains that beds were always available Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama for Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army thousands of sick and wounded of the 1st Army. He Distinguished Service Medal rendered services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility. PARSONS, WILLIAM BARCLAY  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Citation: Born: at Anthony, Kansas The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Barclay Parsons, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), PATTERSON, ROBERT U. U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I, as Major, 11th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Engineers (Railway), during its organization and training U. Patterson, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for period, Chairman of Engineering Railway Commission sent exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the overseas to investigate and report upon railway conditions Government of the United States, in a duty of great in France; Lieutenant Colonel and then Colonel, 11th responsibility during World War I. As Commanding 162 Officer, Base Hospital No. 5, United States Army, serving meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of with the British Expeditionary Forces at Dannes-Camiers the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and Boulogne, France, Colonel Patterson displayed tireless World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Division, energy and military attainments of a high order in the during the attack on Soissons, Major Peabody displayed efficient operation of this hospital. By his marked devotion marked ability. Later, as G-1, during the St. Mihiel and to duty and administrative ability great numbers of our own Meuse-Argonne offensives, by his and allied sick and wounded were treated, resulting in the extraordinary ability, his capacity for organization, and his saving of many lives. His services were of material value to brilliant execution of all details pertaining to administration the American Expeditionary Forces. of supply he overcame unusual difficulties and thereby  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) contributed in a marked degree to the success of the Born: at Canada operations of the 1st Division. Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920) Born: at Chicago, Illinois PATTON, GEORGE S., JR. Home Town: Los Angeles, California (First Award) Citation: PEARCE, EARLE D'A The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in George S. Patton, Jr. (0-2605), Colonel (Tank Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earle Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished D'A Pearce, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. By his energy and Government of the United States, in a duty of great sound judgment, Colonel Patton rendered very valuable responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer services in his organization and direction of the Tank Center of the 319th Field Artillery, 82d Division, in the at the Army schools at Langres, France. In the employment organization and training of the regiment and in its very of Tank Corps troops in combat he displayed high military successful operations against the enemy in the Aisne-Marne, attainments, zeal, and marked adaptability in a form of St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel Pearce warfare comparatively new to the American Army. displayed tireless energy, keen devotion to duty, and  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) eminent technical skill as an artillerist, giving most effective Born: November 11, 1885 at San Gabriel, California support to the Infantry of the 82d and 80th Divisions, and Home Town: San Gabriel, California Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), very materially contributing to the successes attained by Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), 3@ Army Distinguished those units. Service Medals, 2@ Silver Stars, Bronze Star, Purple Heart  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Thomaston, Georgia Home Town: Thomaston, Georgia PAULES, EARL G. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PEARSON, MADISON presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl G. Citation: Paules, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Madison Pearson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. responsibility during World War I. As a member of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished American Military Commission of Italy from April to July services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of 1918, Colonel Paules displayed tact and diplomacy in great responsibility during World War I. As Adjutant of the making a preliminary investigation of the Czechoslovak 2d Division, Assistant Adjutant General of the 1st Army, situation. Later, as Commanding Officer of the 7th and later as Adjutant of the 3d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Engineers, he participated creditably in the St. Mihiel and Pearson displayed administrative ability of an exceptionally Meuse-Argonne offensives, materially aiding in the high order. By his initiative, sound judgment, marked operations of the 5th Division by his skill in constructing ability, and devotion to duty, Colonel Pearson rendered bridges across the Meuse River in the face of desperate services of great value to the American Expeditionary hostile resistance. Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 8 (1935)  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Dadeville, Alabama Born: at Marietta, Georgia Home Town: Live Oak, Florida Home Town: Marietta, Georgia

ECK LLEN TEELE PEABODY, PAUL E. P , A S Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul E. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Allen Peabody, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Steele Peck, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. 163 Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished PEEK, ERNEST D. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. As an officer of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forestry Service, Lieutenant Colonel Peck displayed presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest exceptional tact and sound judgment in securing public and D. Peek, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for private grants for large quantities of timber from the French exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government. At all times he pursued his task with great Government of the United States, in a duty of great energy, achieving signal success. He organized and responsibility during World War I. Colonel Peek organized administered a project for the production of fuel wood, and conducted the operations of the standard gauge and which proved entirely successful. In these endeavors he light railways of the 1st Army during its active operations rendered valuable service to the American Expeditionary resulting in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient and the Forces. recovery of the extensive Meuse-Argonne area. Although  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) handicapped by lack of personnel and material, he pushed Born: at West Barre, New York Home Town: Stottville, New York the enterprise to success. By untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts in the use of the inadequate means at his disposal, he displayed unusual talent for organization and PECK, CHARLES H. masterful execution. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Oshkosh, Wisconsin presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Oshkosh, Wisconsin Charles H. Peck, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished PEIRCE, WILLIAM S. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. As Director of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Base Hospital No. 15, which he had organized most presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to efficiently, Lieutenant Colonel Peck displayed unusual skill William S. Peirce, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for and very marked ability in the conduct of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the that unit. Later, as Senior Consultant in General Surgery for Government of the United States, in a duty of great the American Expeditionary Forces, his professional responsibility during World War I. While in charge of the attainments, wide experience, and sound advice proved of Springfield Arsenal, Colonel Peirce's exceptional ability inestimable value in increasing the efficiency of the Medical contributed materially to increasing the output of small Department of the United States Army. arms. As Assistant Chief of Ordnance he has rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) conspicuous service. Born: at Newton, Connecticut  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) Home Town: New York, New York Born: at Burlington, Vermont Home Town: Burlington, Vermont PECK, ROBERT HALFORD Citation: PENNELL, RALPH MCT. The President of the United States takes pleasure in (First Award) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Citation: Halford Peck, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph Government of the United States, in a duty of great McT. Pennell, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. Colonel Peck rendered exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services of signal worth as Commanding Officer of the 47th Government of the United States, in a duty of great Infantry, 4th Division, and subsequently of the 11th Infantry responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief Regiment, 5th Division, successfully accomplishing all of Field Artillery from 16 April 1918 to 4 September 1918, missions assigned to the regiment under his command Colonel Pennell planned and executed those measures during the active operations in which it participated. which provided a balanced production of different types of Constantly displaying unremitting zeal and tactical ability of field artillery material and equipment and the selection of a high order, he proved himself invaluable to the American the types to be produced, and which determined the Expeditionary Forces. priorities of distribution of same.  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922) Born: at San Francisco, California Born: at Belton, South Carolina Home Town: San Diego, California Home Town: Belton, South Carolina Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal PENNER, CARL Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carl 164 Penner, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Government of the United States, in a duty of great Perkins was in charge of the work of the American Red responsibility during World War I. Colonel Penner Cross in Europe for a period of time, and by his great Commanded the 120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, during energy and untiring efforts maintained that institution to a the Marne-Aisne, Oise-Aisne, and Meuse-Argonne high state of excellence and rendered valuable assistance to offensives. His devotion to duty and skillful handling of his the American Expeditionary Forces. While in the military command proved a material factor in the success of the 57th service he displayed marked ability in the performance of Field Artillery Brigade while supporting the 32d Division, the various duties with which he was entrusted. and at other times five other divisions.  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) Born: at Milton, Massachusetts Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Home Town: Greenwich, Connecticut Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin PERSHING, JOHN J. PEPPER, SAMUEL D. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pershing, General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious Samuel D. Pepper, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate and distinguished services to the Government of the United General's Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of as a token of the gratitude of the American people to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Commander of our armies in the field for his distinguished World War I. From August 1917 until June 1919, services, and in appreciation of the success which our Lieutenant Colonel Pepper served in turn as Judge Advocate armies have achieved under his leadership. of the 32d Division, 5th Army Corps, and Advance Section,  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1918) Services of Supply. By his marked legal ability, excellent Born: September 13, 1860 at Linn County, Missouri Home Town: Laclede, Missouri judgment, and thorough knowledge of discipline and Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine morale, he rendered services of signal worth to all the units Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal with which he served, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces. PERSONS, ELBERT E.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Citation: Born: at Canada Home Town: Lansing, Michigan The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elbert PERKINS, ALBERT T. E. Persons, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert responsibility during World War I. Colonel Persons T. Perkins, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for organized the United States Army Ambulance Service exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Training School at Camp Crane, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Government of the United States, in a duty of great and as its Commanding Officer from June 1917 to May responsibility during World War I. As Deputy and later as 1918, by his great energy, marked executive ability, and Manager of Light Railways, Colonel Perkins undertook the wide professional knowledge, succeeded in rapidly training, task of organizing a light railway service for the American equipping, and dispatching overseas ambulance units where Expeditionary Forces. His long and complete railroad they rendered excellent service with the French armies and experience and knowledge assured the success of these later with our own forces. From June to December 1918, he lines. By his foresight in promptly gathering from the commanded the American Ambulance Service, serving on United States a generous supply of railway material he the Italian front, where he again rendered conspicuous quickly brought the Light Railway Service to a high degree service in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) of efficiency. Born: at Prouts, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Born: at Brunswick, Missouri Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri PETERSON, VIRGIL L. PERKINS, JAMES H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Virgil presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James L. Peterson, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for H. Perkins, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of

165 the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the World War I. As Commanding Officer, Engineer Officers' Government of the Training Camp at Camp Lee, Virginia, from April to August United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 1918; and Director of Training at Camp Humphreys, World War I, in the development and operation of machine- Virginia, until October 1918, Colonel Peterson displayed gun centers, in the design and development of machine-gun marked foresight, rare ability, and sound judgment in the equipment, and later he rendered invaluable service in the reorganization of the standardization of the instruction for preparation of machine- gun manuals. engineer troops. By his organizing and training ability,  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) indefatigable efforts, and high military attainments he Born: at New Orleans, Louisiana Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana successfully directed the training of 4,500 engineer officers and 20,000 enlisted men, thereby rendering services of great value to our Government in positions of great responsibility. PICKERING, RICHARD B.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Citation: Born: at Raywick, Kentucky The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Mannsville, Kentucky presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard B. Pickering, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. PEYTON, EPHRAIM G. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to World War I. As Commanding Officer of the large Ephraim G. Peyton, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Embarkation Camp at Camp Mills, Long Island, New York, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the from 5 April 1918 to 13 September 1918, and from 11 Government of the United States, in a duty of great December 1918 to 8 May 1919, Lieutenant Colonel responsibility during World War I. As the Commanding Pickering displayed executive ability of the highest order in Officer of the 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, in all a position of great responsibility. His work marked Colonel its operations, by careful and painstaking preparations and Pickering as an exceptional officer in his capacity as skillful leadership, Colonel Peyton enabled his regiment to organizer and administrator, and by his energy and excellent carry always in its tasks through to a successful end. At all judgment contributed in a notable degree to the success of times he displayed a high order of leadership and exhibited troop movements at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, superb qualities as a commander. New Jersey.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Born: at Gallatin, Mississippi Born: at Uniontown, Alabama Home Town: Columbus, Mississippi Home Town: Uniontown, Alabama

PEYTON, PHILIP B. PIERCE, CHARLES C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to B. Peyton, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Charles C. Pierce, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during distinguished services to the Government of the United World War I. Colonel Peyton took command of the 61st States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, which had undergone six Serving as Assistant to the Chief Quartermaster, American days of shell fire and commanded it with such unusual skill Expeditionary Forces, in the capacity of Chief of Graves as to enable the regiment to capture Aincreville, Bois-de- Registration Services since December 1917, Lieutenant Bablemont, Doulcon, and, after crossing the Meuse, to Colonel Pierce displayed unusual ability and conscientious capture Hill No. 292, Dun-sur-Meuse, Milly-devant-Dun, care in the performance of his exacting duties. Under his Lion-devant-Dun, Cote St. Germain, Chateau Charmois, and skillful administration the service functioned efficiently. He Mouzay, thereby displaying the highest order of leadership at all times showed great energy and performed his and exhibiting the masterful qualities of a commander. important task with exceptional success.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Nashville, Tennessee Born: at Salem, New Jersey Home Town: Charlottesville, Virginia Home Town: Germantown, Pennsylvania

PHILLIPS, ALBERT E. PIERCE, JUNNIUS Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to E. Phillips, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for Junnius Pierce, Major (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to

166 the Government of the United States, in a duty of great the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Quartermaster, responsibility during World War I. As Commandant of the Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, and later Commanding Army Candidates' School at Langres, France, Lieutenant Officer, Base Section No. 3, England, Major Pierce served Colonel Pike organized an important institution and in these various capacities with great credit. At developed it to a high state of efficiency. His services in Commanding Officer of Base Section No. 3 he had charge capably directing the training of more than 5,000 candidates of evacuation of troops and liquidation of American for active duty at the front were of the utmost value to the interests in England. By his energy, ability, and tact he American Expeditionary Forces. conducted the American Expeditionary Forces affairs in  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) England to a successful conclusion. Born: at Plattsburg, New York Home Town: Plattsburg, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Gainesville, Texas Home Town: Brooklyn, New York PILLOW, JEROME G. Citation: PIERCE, PALMER E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jerome The President of the United States takes pleasure in G. Pillow, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Palmer exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the E. Pierce, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Government of the United States, in a duty of great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Staff, G-3, 32d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Pillow World War I. General Pierce's zeal, intelligence, and displayed marked ability, high professional attainments, effective work in the preliminary organization of our rendering immeasurably valuable services in the operations industries for war contributed substantially to the progress of his division, in the offensives of the Aisne-Marne, Oise- made. From May 1917 until March 1919, he Commanded Aisne, the Meuse-Argonne, and during the march to the the 5th Infantry Brigade, 27th Division, in a highly Rhine. meritorious manner during all the operations of his division  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1922) against the Hindenburg line. His sound judgment, marked Born: at Columbiana, Tennessee Home Town: Helena, Arkansas ability, and skillful leadership were important factors in the successes attained by his division against the enemy.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1922) PILLSBURY, GEORGE B. Born: at Savannah, Illinois Citation: Home Town: Traer, Iowa The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to PIERSON, ROBERT H. George B. Pillsbury, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert great responsibility during World War I. As Corps Engineer, H. Pierson, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for 2d Army Corps, from October 1918 to January 1919, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Colonel Pillsbury displayed professional qualifications of an Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally high order. During operations which broke the responsibility during World War I. Colonel Pierson served Hindenburg line between Cambrai and St. Quentin his as Division Surgeon of the 5th Division from its tireless energy and highly efficient work contributed in a organization until the close of hostilities, when he became marked degree to the success of the operations of the corps. Chief Surgeon of the 6th Army Corps. Due to his sound  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1922) judgment and efficient direction of medical personnel, gas Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts Home Town: Tweksbury, Massachusetts casualties in his division were reduced to a minimum. By his resourceful methods in combating disease he prevented the firing lines from being depleted at a critical time, POILLON, ARTHUR maintaining a high standard of combat strength efficiency. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Fayettesville, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Home Town: Syracuse, New York Poillon, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the PIKE, SHEPARD L. Government of the Citation: United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I, while serving as Military Attaché at The presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hague, Netherlands. Shepard L. Pike, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York 167 POOL, EUGENE H. POPE, WILLIAM R. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eugene H. Pool, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. William R. Pope, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. As Surgical responsibility during World War I. Having taken Command Consultant with the 4th Army Corps, 5th Army Corps, and of the 113th Infantry, 29th Division, shortly before the then the 1st Army, Lieutenant Colonel Pool displayed beginning of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel Pope unusual organizing ability, excellent judgment, and held it with signal ability throughout the period of its professional attainments of the highest order in directing the engagement in that operation. By his energy and work of surgical teams in the care of large numbers of resourcefulness in overcoming the numerous adverse wounded in various hospitals at the front during the St. conditions which confronted his regiment, he proved an Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, thereby rendering inspiration to his men and an important factor in the services of great value to the American Expeditionary successes of his Division. As Provost Marshal General of Forces. the Embarkation Center at Le Mans, France, from  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) December 1918 until June 1919, he displayed tact, marked Born: at New York, New York efficiency, and executive and administrative ability of the Home Town: New York, New York highest order, thereby rendering highly conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility. POORE, BENJAMIN ANDREW  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) Citation: Born: at Pulaski, Tennessee The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Pulaski, Tennessee presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin Andrew Poore, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for PORGES, GUSTAVE exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. General Poore presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Commanded with distinction and ability the 7th Infantry Gustave Porges, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Brigade, 4th Division, in the numerous engagements of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Argonne-Meuse campaign. By his energy and ability his services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of brigade drove the enemy from Ruisseu-des-Forges and from great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Porges Bois-du-Fays. In these engagements important capture of gave markedly able assistance in the establishment of the many prisoners and much material were made by the troops American Expeditionary Forces Depot at Nevens and the of his command. Engineer camp at Vierzon. Later, when placed in charge of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the purchase and subsistence, clothing, equipage, forage, Born: June 22, 1863 at Center, Alabama and bedding, by his valuable knowledge of commercial Home Town: Fitchburg, Massachusetts Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army conditions and by his persistent efforts and able Distinguished Service Medal negotiations, he secured much-needed supplies from allied and neutral countries. He originated the manufacture in POPE, FRANCIS H. Europe of necessary items of food, clothing, and cloth for Citation: the use of the American Expeditionary Forces. Subsequently The President of the United States takes pleasure in he rendered valuable assistance in the liquidation of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American Expeditionary Forces surplus supplies. At all Francis H. Pope, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. times he showed remarkable energy in all matters affecting Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the welfare of the troops in the American Expeditionary services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Forces. great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) Born: at Bohemia Motor Transport Service, American Expeditionary Forces, Home Town: New York, New York Colonel Pope developed a national organization for the operation and maintenance of the motor transport of POSTON, ADELE S. American Expeditionary Forces, and as Deputy Chief, Citation: Motor Transport Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, The President of the United States takes pleasure in was largely instrumental in further developing and applying presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adele this organization, thereby rendering exceptionally S. Poston, Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for meritorious and distinguished service to the United States. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921) Born: at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of Base 168 Hospital No. 117 (Psychiatric Unit), at La Fauche, France, the Hindenburg line and the advance beyond. He displayed during the World War, Chief Nurse Poston performed very forceful energy, exceptional ability, and remarkable difficult and exacting duties with marked skill foresight in the solution of all engineer tasks, including the and distinction. By her professional efficiency, untiring construction of railways and roads, as well as the locating energy, and tact, she made a large contribution to the and destruction of mines and traps, thereby contributing success of this novel and highly important hospital of the materially to the success of the operations. American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Hartford, Connecticut Born: at Springdale, Arkansas Home Town: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Home Town: White Plains, New York PRENTISS, AUGUSTIN M. POWER, NEAL Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Neal Augustin M. Prentiss, Major (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, Power, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and the Government of the United States, in a duty of great distinguished services to the Government of the United responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Charge of States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. the Ordnance Section, Chemical Warfare Service, Major As Head of the Special Disciplinary Division in the Office Prentiss displayed great energy, untiring devotion to duty, of the Judge Advocate, American Expeditionary Forces, and high technical skill. Due to his thorough knowledge of Lieutenant Colonel Power was charged with duties of an ordnance supplies and material, especially shells and guns, exceptionally arduous and responsible nature, in the he rendered invaluable assistance in the proper choice of performance of which he displayed high professional gases, gas shells, and other materials used both by the gas attainments and notable devotion to duty. troops and artillery throughout the war, thereby contributing  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) materially to the successes of the American Expeditionary Born: at Washington, D.C. Forces. Home Town: San Francisco, California  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Chapel Hill, North Carolina *POWERS, CHARLES A. Home Town: Barnwell, South Carolina Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting PRICE, HOWARD C. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Citation: Charles A. Powers, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Howard C. Price, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Surgeon, first with exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the French armies and later with the American Red Cross Government of the United States, in a duty of great Military Hospital No. 1, Major Powers displayed untiring responsibility during World War I. Colonel Price organized, energy and surgical ability of the highest order. By his trained, and commanded in active operations the 360th professional skill he revolutionized the surgical treatment of Infantry, 90th Division, which under his capable leadership faces mutilated by war wounds, demonstrating to the world was eminently successful as a combat unit. At all times he how to restore them to a normal condition, thereby inspired a notable spirit among the members of his rendering conspicuous service, by this great contribution, in command. He displayed military attainments of a high order saving the lives of many French and American soldiers. in the capture of the Foret-du-Bois le Pretre during the St.  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1924) Mihiel offensive and the assault on the Freya Stellung in the Born: at Lawrence, Massachusetts Argonne-Meuse operations, rendering merited services to Home Town: Denver, Colorado the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) PRATT, JOSEPH H. Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph PRICE, WILLIAM G., JR. H. Pratt, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. Colonel Pratt William G. Price, Jr., Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Commanded the 105th Engineers during its organization exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the and training period in the entire operation of the 30th Government of the United States, in a duty of great Division near Ypres, Belgium, and during the breaking of responsibility during World War I. General Price

169 Commanded the 53d Field Artillery Brigade, 28th Division, Quartermaster, 28th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Pusey with marked distinction, proving himself a tactical leader of displayed exceptional ability and zeal in developing the extraordinary ability. Through the formidable assistance personnel and in handling the endless duties of his office, which his brigade furnished to the attacking Infantry during both in training and in combat, and constantly maintained the engagement of the 91st Division from the Lys to the the supply of food and equipment to the command and its Scheldt, the rapid advance of the Infantry was insured and various units under most difficult circumstances, thereby the success made more brilliant. contributing materially to the success of the division during  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) its active operations in France. Born: at Chester, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Lima, Pennsylvania PRICE, XENOPHON H. Citation: QUAKEMEYER, JOHN G. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Xenophon H. Price, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and G. Quakemeyer, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, distinguished services to the Government of the United for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Lieutenant Colonel Price organized and was continuously in responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the charge of all map room data of the 3d Section, General American Mission at British General Headquarters, Staff, at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Lieutenant Colonel Quakemeyer administered the duties of Forces. Through his energy, ability, and sound military the office with tact and ability, promoting cordial relations judgment, maps showing accurately the situation on the between members of the Allied Armies with whom he came battle fronts were constantly available for outlying projected in contact. As aide-de-camp to the Commander in Chief, he operations, and the data compiled by him is of incalculable has performed his important duties with marked distinction historical value in preserving a record of the achievements and sound judgment. of the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Yazoo City, Mississippi Born: at Saginaw, Michigan Home Town: Yazoo City, Mississippi Home Town: Bay City, Michigan RAFFERTY, WILLIAM A. PURINGTON, GEORGE A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William A. Rafferty, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for George A. Purington, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel While in charge of the Supply Branch, 4th (Supply) Section, Purington was engaged in keeping roads open and traffic General Staff, Army, American Expeditionary Forces, moving in the advance of the 1st Army between 26 Major Rafferty displayed great initiative, zeal, and devotion September and 30 September 1918, in the battle west of the to duty, and by his excellent judgment, forethought, and Meuse. Due to his tireless effort and determination the cooperation materially assisted in the solution of many supply of ammunition and food of the 3d and 5th Corps difficult problems concerning the supply of troops during were insured. Although confronted with a most difficult the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, thereby task, he overcame all obstacles and crowned his efforts with contributing in a marked degree to the successful great success. accomplishment of the supply of the troops engaged in  those operations.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Born: at Fort Wingate, New Mexico Home Town: Fort Sheridan, Illinois Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

PUSEY, FRED TAYLOR RALSTON, FRANCIS W. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Taylor Pusey, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), Francis W. Ralston, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the Government of the great responsibility during World War I. As Division 170 United States, in a duty of great responsibility during READ, GEORGE W. World War I. Colonel Ralston's marked military attainments Citation: rendered his services most valuable while serving as The President of the United States takes pleasure in Adjutant of the 42d Division. As Commandant of General presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, he George W. Read, Major General, U.S. Army, for performed exacting duties with distinction. By his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the unflagging energy, zeal, and sound judgment he solved Government of the United States, in a duty of great difficult problems of administration, achieving most responsibility during World War I. General Read satisfactory results. Commanded with distinction the 30th Division, and  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) organized and Commanded the 2d Army Corps in its Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania operations with the British forces in France. He displayed qualities of leadership and professional attainments of a high order, and to his efforts are largely due the brilliant RAND, WILLIAM success achieved. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Indianola, Iowa presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa William Rand, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished RECKORD, MILTON A. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of (First Award) great responsibility during World War I. As Principal Citation: Assistant in the Office of the Acting Judge Advocate The President of the United States takes pleasure in General for the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milton and as a member of the Board of Review to which was A. Reckord, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for referred records of trial by courts-martial in the American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the army operating on foreign soil, Colonel Rand performed Government of the United duties of an important and far-reaching character and grave States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. responsibility. His broad learning, his comprehensive grasp Colonel Reckord served with distinction as Commanding of the problems with which he had to deal, coupled with Officer of the 115th Infantry, 29th Division, at all times untiring industry and energy contributed markedly to the showing qualities of high military leadership and great accomplishments of the office of the Judge Advocate tactical ability. Inspiring his men by his aggressive spirit General and of the American Expeditionary Forces. and fervent devotion to his task, he led them with noted  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) success through three weeks of constant action against the Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: New York, New York enemy during the operations north of Verdun.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Harford County, Maryland READ, ALVAN C. Home Town: Bel Air, Maryland Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in REECE, B. CARROLL presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvan Citation: C. Read, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to B. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Carroll Reece, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for World War I. As Inspector General for the armies during exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the their operations in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Government of the United States, in a duty of great offensives, by his keen observations of the conduct of units responsibility during World War I. First Lieutenant Reece and leadership displayed by commanders, Colonel Read was showed energy, initiative, and military ability of a high able at all times to give valuable information as to the order while serving in the 102d Infantry, 26th Division, in morale and efficiency of troops and their commanders. By command of a company and later a battalion. He led his the able handling of his important duties, prompt and company brilliantly in the attack upon the St. Mihiel salient adequate means were always provided for improving and during the operations of the 26th Division north of conditions as to these important factors in the conduct of Verdun. Confronted later by a task of great difficulty when operations. Later, as Chief Inspector of the Army of the placed in command of a battalion, which suffered heavy Occupation, he continued to render the same superior casualties and became badly disorganized, he displayed quality of service which marked that given by him prior to marked ability and determination in reorganizing his the armistice. command and molding it into a good fighting unit, able  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) under his leadership to achieve valuable results. Born: at Lewisburg, Tennessee  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Home Town: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Born: at Butler, Tennessee Home Town: Butler, Tennessee

171 REED, DAVID A. REEVES, IRA L. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ira L. A. Reed, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Reeves, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. As Battalion World War I. As President of the American Expeditionary Commander, 311th Field Artillery, 79th Division, Major Forces University in France, Colonel Reeves' fine ability as Reed displayed exceptional ability as an organizer, an organizer made possible the expeditious establishment of instructor, and leader. By his professional attainments and this institution, and to his tireless energy he was instrumental in bringing his initiative, energy, rare tact, and good judgment is due, in a command to a high state of efficiency. Later, as the Field large measure, the successful operation of the university. Artillery member of the United States Section of the Inter-  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Allied Armistice Commission at Spa and as Acting Chief of Born: at Jefferson City, Missouri Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Staff thereof, by his exceptional ability and insight into affairs requiring delicate and diplomatic treatment, he rendered conspicuous service to the American REEVES, JAMES H. Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania H. Reeves, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of REED, WALTER L. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during (First Award) World War I. Colonel Reeves organized the 353d Infantry, Citation: 89th Division, and commanded it with distinction during all The President of the United States takes pleasure in but one month of its active service. The high qualities of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter leadership and unfailing devotion to duty displayed by him L. Reed, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally were responsible for the marked espirit and morale of his meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of command. To his marked tactical ability and energy are the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during largely due the brilliant successes achieved by his regiment World War I, in the organization and administration of the during its operations against the enemy. Inspector General's Department at Camp Pontanezen, Brest,  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) France, thereby enabling that department to meet the Born: at Center, Alabama Home Town: Center, Alabama excessive demands made upon it during the return of the Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army American Expeditionary Forces through the Port of Brest. Distinguished Service Medal  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) Born: at Fort Apache, Arizona Home Town: Washington, D.C. REILLY, HENRY J. Citation: REES, ROBERT I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry The President of the United States takes pleasure in J. Reilly, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the I. Rees, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Government of the United States, in a duty of great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of responsibility during World War I. In Command of the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 149th Field Artillery, 42d Division, Colonel Reilly World War I, in services with the committee charged with participated with credit in the operations of the 42d education and special training in the Army. To General Division. Through his tireless energy and technical skill as Rees' initiative and breadth of vision are largely due the an artillerist, his regiment gave most effective assistance to successful measures for training of enlisted men for special the Infantry which it supported.  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) services and the establishment of the Student Army Training Born: at Fort Barrancas, Florida Camp. Home Town: Winnetka, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) Born: at Houghton, Michigan Home Town: Houghton, Michigan REINHART, STANLEY E. (First Award) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stanley E. Reinhart, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for 172 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the REYBOLD, EUGENE Government of the (First Award) United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. In Command of a battery and subsequently a The President of the United States takes pleasure in battalion of the 17th Field Artillery, 2d Division, Major presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Reinhart gave proof of high qualities of leadership and Eugene Reybold, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for military attainments, notably during the operations near exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Soissons in July 1918, when he skillfully maneuvered his Government of the United States, in a duty of great battalion in front of the infantry under machine-gun fire responsibility during World War I, as Director of the from the enemy with but few casualties to his command. Department of Enlisted Specialists, Coast Artillery School, Later he rendered valuable and loyal service as Chief of where, by his excellent judgment, energy, and foresight, he Staff of Artillery, 6th Army Corps. enabled that department to meet the demands made upon it  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) in an effective manner. Born: at Polk, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921) Home Town: Polk, Ohio Born: at Delaware City, Delaware Home Town: Delaware City, Delaware REPP, WILLIAM F. Citation: REYNOLDS, CHARLES R. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William F. Repp, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Charles R. Reynolds, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to great responsibility during World War I. With Lieutenant the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Colonel Repp's valuable assistance the Signal Corps was responsibility during World War I. As Division Surgeon of enabled originally to plan for the immense network of the the 77th Division, as Chief Surgeon, 6th Army Corps, and United States telegraph and telephone lines now later as Chief Surgeon, 2d Army, Colonel Reynolds existing in France. To his is attributable the exceptionally displayed qualities of leadership, high professional high standard of efficiency attained by the Telephone and attainments, and rare judgment in energetically directing the Telegraph Service; As Chief Signal Officer, Advance work of the sanitary units under his control. By his foresight Section, Services of Supply, his services have been marked in providing front-line hospitalization and evacuation by a character of exceptional excellence. facilities for the sick and wounded in the field, he rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) services of signal merit to the American Expeditionary Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Elmira, New York RETHERS, HARRY F. Home Town: Elmira, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in REYNOLDS, FREDERICK P. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Citation: F. Rethers, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Frederick P. Reynolds, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Rethers Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished distinguished himself by his extraordinary ability and services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptional skill in organizing the work of the great responsibility during World War I. As Surgeon of the Quartermaster Corps at Base Section No. 3. His good Advance Section, Services of Supply, American judgment, Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Reynolds displayed rare combined with tact, knowledge of methods, and high judgment, unusual executive ability, and high professional professional attainments, resulted in a superior standard of attainments in the institution of sanitary measures and in efficiency, reflecting the greatest credit upon himself and providing and supervising hospitalization and evacuation enabling him to render most valuable services to the facilities for the sick and wounded flowing into the Government. advanced areas from the principal centers of combat  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) activity. Born: at San Francisco, California  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) Home Town: San Francisco, California Born: at Elmira, New York Home Town: Elmira, New York

173 REYNOLDS, STEPHEN C. RHODES (CASH), MARIE B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie Stephen C. Reynolds, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. B. Rhodes (Cash), Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Nurses' of Staff, G-1, of the 5th Division, by his keen application to Equipment Bureau of the military department, American his task Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds overcame almost Red Cross, in Paris France, Nurse Rhoades (now Mrs. insurmountable difficulties in maintaining Clarence Cash) rendered invaluable service to the Army. communications and securing supplies for his Division She organized and developed a department which was able during the 27 days when it was advancing against the enemy not only to supply and replace nurses' equipment but to north of Verdun. In the performance of his many duties he transport the material all over France, even to rapidly displayed indefatigable zeal and showed exceptional moving units and teams at he front. By her remarkable administrative ability, rendering valuable services to the business acumen and integrity, unusual resourcefulness, and American Expeditionary Forces. initiative, she made a contribution to the welfare, efficiency,  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) and conduct of the American Expeditionary Forces nursing Born: at Louisiana, Missouri forces which can not be measured. In addition to her most Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri arduous duties during the day she frequently spent part of the nights during the emergency giving her services as an RHEA, JAMES C. anesthetist in the Army hospitals in Paris. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania C. Rhea, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of RHODES, CHARLES DUDLEY the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I. In charge of the Operations Section, and later The President of the United States takes pleasure in as Chief of Staff and Brigade Commander of the 2d presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Division, Colonel Rhea played a conspicuous part in the Charles Dudley Rhodes, Major General, U.S. Army, for successful engagements at the St. Mihiel salient, Blanc exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Mont Ridge, and in the Meuse-Argonne, revealing traits of Government of the United States, in a duty of great military knowledge and attainments of a high order. responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Artillery Brigade in support of the 82d Division, during the Born: at Hamburg, Iowa offensive operations of the St. Mihiel salient and again in Home Town: Strawn, Texas Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Command of an Artillery Brigade during the Meuse- Distinguished Service Medal Argonne offensive, by his marked ability shown in the conduct of his units General Rhodes contributed in a noted RHOADS, THOMAS L. degree to the successes attained. Later he served with Citation: distinction as a member of the Inter-Allied Commission at The President of the United States takes pleasure in Spa, rendering conspicuous services to the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Expeditionary Forces. Thomas L. Rhoads, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Delaware, Ohio for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Home Town: Delaware, Ohio the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine responsibility during World War I. As Division Surgeon of Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal the 80th Division, Colonel Rhoads had charge of the Medical Department's work of that unit throughout its RICE, JOHN H. combat activities. Due to his skillful administration, it Citation: functioned smoothly and with precision at all times, caring The President of the United States takes pleasure in properly for a large number of the sick and wounded. As presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Chief Surgeon of the 1st Army Corps and later of the 1st H. Rice, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Army, he displayed executive ability of high order, being meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of constant and zealous in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during devotion to his arduous tasks. World War I. As Chief of the Engineering Division of the  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Office of the Chief of Ordnance, General Rice performed Born: at Boyertown, Pennsylvania with peculiar ability his arduous duties in connection with Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas the design and development of all articles of ordnance 174 supplied to the United States Army. Later, as Chief with great efficiency the important strategical and tactical Ordnance Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, he was liaison service of the 2d Section, General Staff, General charged with the procurement and supply of all ordnance to Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. During the our forces in France, which duties he performed with Meuse-Argonne operations he gave proof of notable exceptional success, displaying untiring energy and zeal. He military attainments and untiring devotion to duty by the handled perplexing problems of supply with sound efficient manner in which he organized and administered the judgment, achieving most valuable results. advanced General Headquarters, rendering services of  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at St. Louis, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Home Town: Webster Groves, Missouri Born: at Charleston, South Carolina Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina RICE, MERVYN A. Citation: RICKARDS, GEORGE C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Mervyn A. Rice, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished George C. Rickards, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. As Corps Government of the United States, in a duty of great Ordnance Officer of the 2d Army Corps from February to responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer October 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Rice displayed of the 112th Infantry, 28th Division, Colonel Rickards exceptional ability in the organization and administration of proved himself a forceful and capable military leader. the system used in equipping with ordnance the American Maintaining at all times a high degree of efficiency in his troops serving on the British front. Later, his great tact and regiment through his personal magnetism, heroism, zeal and business ability assisted to a marked degree in the energy, he contributed materially to the successes achieved satisfactory settlement of important claims arising out of by the 28th Division in its operations against the enemy, this service. rendering services of distinction to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Rockland, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Home Town: Montclair, New Jersey Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Oil City, Pennsylvania RICHARDSON, LORRAIN T. Citation: RIGGS, KERR T. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Lorrain T. Richardson, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Kerr exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the T. Riggs, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Government of the United States, in a duty of great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 322d Infantry, 81st Division, during its organization, World War I. As G-2, 2d Army Corps, Colonel Riggs training, and in all its combat operations Colonel displayed exceptional ability in the organization and Richardson displayed marked efficiency, tireless energy, administration of that division of the Corps Staff. He also and military attainments of the highest order. By his sound showed great ability and rare tact in his judgment and skillful and energetic leadership he relations with the Intelligence Branch of the Staffs of the contributed materially to the successes achieved by the British organizations with which the 2d Army Corps served. regiment against the enemy. By his tireless energy and unceasing devotion to exacting  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) duties, he contributed to a marked degree to the successes Born: at Janesville, Wisconsin achieved by his organization. Home Town: Janesville, Wisconsin  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Born: at Harrison County, Kentucky RICHARDSON, ROBERT C., JR. Home Town: Cynthiana, Kentucky (First Award) Citation: RIVERS, WILLIAM C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert The President of the United States takes pleasure in C. Richardson, Jr., Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the William C. Rivers, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. Colonel Richardson organized and conducted responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the

175 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, Colonel Rivers was a tasks were performed with ability, in a manner that reflected material factor in stemming the tide of the enemy's advance the greatest credit upon himself; his preparations were during the second Battle of the Marne. Subsequently, upon careful, his leadership skillful. The excellent results being promoted to the grade of Brigadier General, he achieved by his regiment are in a measure attributable to his displayed marked leadership and high military attainments sound judgment and military knowledge. in command of the 5th Field Artillery Brigade, 5th Division,  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Born: at Springfield, Illinois Home Town: Springfield, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Pulaski, Tennessee Home Town: Pulaski, Tennessee ROBERTSON, SAMUEL ARTHUR Citation: ROBERTS, CHARLES DUVAL The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Samuel Arthur Robertson, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Charles Duval Roberts, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for distinguished services to the Government of the United exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Government of the United States, in a duty of great As General Superintendent of Construction of the Light responsibility during World War I. Colonel Roberts Railways, Lieutenant Colonel Robertson managed all the displayed unusual ability as Chief of Staff of the 81st intricate details of complex organization and classification Division in its organization, and in the conduct of its of tasks with a master hand. With untrained personnel he operations in the St. Die Sector, on 9, 10, and 11 November established a record for speed in track laying of the 60- 1918, near Verdun, where the Division was enabled to centimeter lines, exciting the admiration of our allies. advance some five-and-one-half kilometers over marshy During the advance of the 1st Army, by his ceaseless ground under heavy fire. activity, tireless energy, and great knowledge he performed  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) his duty with marked credit to the Government. Born: at Cheyenne Agency, South Dakota  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Home Town: Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming Born: at Fort Benton, Montana Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Spanish-American War), Home Town: San Benito, Texas Army Distinguished Service Medal ROBINS, THOMAS MATTHEW ROBERTS, OSCAR E. (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to E. Roberts, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Thomas Matthew Robins, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of World War I. As Colonel Commanding the 144th Infantry, great responsibility during World War I, while in charge of 36th Division, Colonel Roberts displayed untiring energy, the Engineer Depot established in connection with the Port initiative, and resourcefulness both during the period of of New York, and subsequently included in the Port of organization and training and during the combat operations Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey. of his regiment in France. His leadership, sound judgment,  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) and devotion to duty were material factors in the successes Born: at Snow Hill, Maryland of his regiment, brigade, and division in action against the Home Town: Snow Hill, Maryland enemy.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) ROBINSON, DONALD A. Born: at Milan County, Texas (First Award) Home Town: Taylor, Texas Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in ROBERTS, THOMAS A. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Donald A. Robinson, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Thomas A. Roberts, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Executive Division, Fourth Section, Headquarters, Services Government of the United States, in a duty of great of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces, from 25 April responsibility during World War I. As Commander of an 1918 to 19 February 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Robinson American Regiment on duty with the French Army, was charged with the immediate coordination of major although confronted with many difficult situations, Colonel supply activities, including the difficult and gravely Roberts handled all questions with marked success. His 176 responsible task of adjusting priority of shipments and ROGERS, HENRY H. determining the order in which all movements of supplies Citation: from the base ports of the American Expeditionary Forces The President of the United States takes pleasure in should proceed. In a position of great responsibility in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry which large powers were delegated to him, he displayed to H. Rogers, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, an unusual degree rare tact, excellent judgment, and the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to faculty of firm and prompt decision. By his successful the Government of the United States, in a duty of great handling of difficult supply situations of the most critical responsibility during World War I. While Commanding the character directly affecting important operations in the field, 2d Corps Artillery Park which operated with the 5th Army he rendered services of the highest value to the American Corps, in spite of great difficulties, Lieutenant Colonel Expeditionary Forces. Rogers delivered large quantities of ammunition to the  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) troops, and by his resourcefulness, courage and leadership Born: at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Home Town: Seattle, Washington he maintained his command in a high state of efficiency and morale, thereby contributing to the success of the operations of the corps. ROCKENBACH, SAMUEL D.  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921) Citation: Born: at New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Tuxedo, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel D. Rockenbach, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for ROGERS, JOSEPH A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Quartermaster of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Base Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, from June to December A. Rogers, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, 1917, General Rockenbach rendered especially valuable for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to services. Confronted with a problem of great magnitude, the Government of the United States, in a duty of great befraught with serious difficulties, he went about his task responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel with keen determination, and by his energy and great zeal Rogers Commanded the 1st Battalion, 18th Field Artillery, organized and efficiently operated the first American base in 3d Division, from 1 July to 3 October 1918, and the 124th France. Later, as Chief of the Tank Corps, by his tireless Field Artillery, 33d Division, from 4 October until 17 energy and keen determination he established schools of November 1918, at all times proving himself to be an training for tank personnel and laid the foundation for the officer of exceptional ability. By his sound tactical organization of the tank units. He ably directed the judgment, loyal devotion to duty, and great skill he operations of the tanks with the First Army and contributed supported the Infantry, to which attached, so effectively that in a measure to the success attained. he aided materially in the successful operations of several  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) divisions in many important engagements. Born: at Lynchburg, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) Home Town: Boonville, Missouri Born: at Cameron, Texas Home Town: Mullin, Texas ROGERS, HARRY L. Citation: RONAYNE, JAMES The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry The President of the United States takes pleasure in L. Rogers, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Ronayne, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and distinguished services to the Government of the United World War I. General Rogers has organized, perfected, and States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. administered with great efficiency the Quartermaster Colonel Ronayne served as Assistant Commandant of the Department in France. He was able to meet each emergency Army schools for eight months. By his energy, in times fraught with untold difficulties, and by his energy perseverance, and good judgment, in all matters connected and untiring zeal he has insured to our troops a prompt and with the Army schools, he exhibited high professional constant supply of quartermaster stores, without which the attainments and military qualities of a superior order. ultimate success of our Army could not have been obtained.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Ireland Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Orchard Lake, Michigan ROOP, JAMES CLAWSON Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James 177 Clawson Roop, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers),  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Sfe Harbor, Pennsylvania Home Town: Refton, Pennsylvania services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Roop served as Assistant to the General Purchasing Agent, RUCKER, WILLIAM H. American Expeditionary Forces. His marked ability and tact Citation: were important factors in numerous negotiations with the The President of the United States takes pleasure in allied armies and governments, involving critical matters of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to supply to our Army. In the organization of the work of the William H. Rucker, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), General Purchasing Board and General Purchasing Agent, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Colonel Roop throughout its existence was an indispensable services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of factor in a position of great responsibility. He rendered most great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of distinguished service in connection with important supplies the 107th Field Artillery, 28th Division, and of a French of all kinds for the Army as well as in the organization of artillery regiment during the operations of the 32d Division the general system of coordination between the supply on the Vesle River, Lieutenant Colonel Rucker displayed services of the American Expeditionary Forces and the consummate skill as an artillerist and showed notable allied armies. qualities of leadership. Subsequently he commanded the  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) 16th Field Artillery, 4th Division, and acted as Group Born: at Upland, Pennsylvania Commander of French and American artillery units, where Home Town: Upland, Pennsylvania he furnished effective support to the Infantry, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations. ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, JR.  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Citation: Born: at Fort Riley, Kansas Home Town: Los Angeles, California The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. *RUCKMAN, JOHN W. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pride in presenting great responsibility during World War I. As Battalion and the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Regimental Commander, 20th Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel John W. Ruckman, Major General, U.S. Army, for Roosevelt displayed consistent gallantry, conspicuous exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the energy, and marked efficiency in the operations around Government of the United States, in a duty of great Cantigny, Soissons, and during the Meuse-Argonne responsibility during World War I. As Department offensive. By his devotion to duty, pronounced tactical Commander, Southern Department, between 30 August ability, and brilliant qualities of leadership he contributed 1917 and 4 May 1918, and Department Commander, materially to the success of his regiment and of the 1st Northeastern Department, between 23 May 1918 and 20 Division. He July 1920, General Ruckman handled many difficult rendered services of signal worth to the Government in a problems arising in these departments with rare judgment, position of great responsibility at a time of gravest tact, and great skill.  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1926) importance. Born: at Sidney, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1927) Home Town: Sidney, Illinois Born: at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York Home Town: New York, New York Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (WWII), Distinguished RUFFNER, ERNEST L. Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal, Citation: Purple Heart The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest ROSE, WILLIAM H. L. Ruffner, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. Colonel Ruffner served William H. Rose, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for as Surgeon of the Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the having under his supervision 39 base hospital units. He Government of the United States, in a duty of great performed his strenuous and exacting duties in responsibility during World War I. While in charge of the an unusually efficient manner, displaying rare judgment Engineer Depot, General Rose was charged with the system and professional attainments of the first order. of purchase of supplies. His exceptional ability, judgment,  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) and resourcefulness are apparent in the efficient solution of Born: at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas the many difficult problems involved and in the success Home Town: Buffalo, New York attained in supplying the vast quantities of engineering supplies to the Army overseas. 178 RUGGLES, COLDEN L'H time in the American Expeditionary Forces. Upon her return Citation: to the United States she had charge of the Claim Department The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the Army Nurse Corps in the office of the Surgeon presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colden General, and the efficiency, sound judgment, and L'H Ruggles, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for knowledge of the principles involved displayed by her in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the that capacity made a signal contribution to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great demobilization work of the Government. responsibility during World War I. The conception and  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Waretown, New Jersey construction of the Aberdeen Proving Ground and its Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operation during the early and most difficult period of its history are a monument to General Ruggles' sagacity and RUMBOLD, FRANK M. unremitting labor. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) Born: at Omaha, Nebraska The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Poughkeepsie, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank M. Rumbold, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for RUGGLES, FRANCIS A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I, as Assistant to the Chief, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Militia Bureau, during the inception of the World War, in Francis A. Ruggles, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, which office of great responsibility his genius and ability for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to were applied to the organizing, training, and expansion of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great the National Guard, the success of which was due, in a large responsibility during World War I, as a Battalion measure, to his zeal, devotion to duty, and unquestionable Commander during the Aisne-Marne offensive, 18 - 25 July competency. Also for his marked ability in the organizing, 1918, and as a Regimental Commander during the St. training, and disciplining of the 128th Field Artillery Mihiel offensive, 13 - 19 September 1918, and the Meuse- Regiment, 35th Division, the successful functioning of Argonne offensive, 30 September 1918 to 8 November which unit during the war may be attributed in large part to 1918. In all of these offensives Colonel Ruggles displayed Colonel Rumbold's indefatigable efforts; and for his untiring conspicuous efficiency, marked aggressiveness, and unusual and successful efforts throughout his entire service to secure leadership. By his exceptional technical and executive close cooperation between the National Guard and the ability he solved with sound judgment many perplexing Regular Army in order that these two elements for the problems, and although much handicapped by severe losses national defense might function successfully as the Army of in men, materiel, and animals he at all times so commanded the United States. his regiment as to render invaluable support to the attacking  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Meeker Grove, Wisconsin Infantry, thus materially adding to the success of the Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri operations of the 1st Division.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota RUSSELL, EDGAR Home Town: Washington, D.C. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in RULON, BLANCHE S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar Citation: Russell, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Blanche S. Rulon, Captain, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for World War I. As Chief Signal Officer, American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Expeditionary Forces, General Russell has shown great Government of the United States, in a duty of great ability in the organization and administration of his responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of Base department and the results attained are largely due to his Hospital No. 27, at Angers, France, during the World War, zeal and energy. The Signal Corps in France stands out as and later as Assistant to the Director of the Nursing one of the masterful accomplishments of the American Services, American Expeditionary Forces, at Tours, Expeditionary Forces, and to General Russell is due the France, Captain Rulon displayed qualities of leadership and credit for its foundations and organization. organizing ability of the highest order. Through her skillful  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Pleasant Hill, Missouri management and untiring energy she developed the nursing Home Town: Kingston, Missouri force at Base Hospital No. 27 to a high degree of proficiency and was of material assistance in establishing and maintaining a reputation for unusual efficiency for that hospital, which had the unique distinction of caring for the largest number of patients of any single hospital at any one 179 RUSSELL, FREDERICK F. William B. Ryan, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), Citation: U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I. In charge of the Frederick F. Russell, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, tonnage section of G-1, General Headquarters, Lieutenant for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Colonel Ryan performed services of great value to the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great American Expeditionary Forces. Later, as Supervisor of responsibility during World War I. Colonel Russell Cargo and Supplies at the Port of Marseilles, by his zeal and organized and directed the Division of Laboratories and energy he overcame all obstacles and successfully Infectious Diseases of the Surgeon General's Office during accomplished his important task. the present war, and thereby contributed in great measure to  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at Fairfield, Vermont the efficiency of the military forces. Home Town: Greensburg, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Auburn, New York Home Town: Brooklyn, New York SAFFARRANS, GEORGE C. Citation: RUSSELL, GEORGE M. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in George C. Saffarrans, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the George M. Russell, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, Government of the United States, in a duty of great for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to responsibility during World War I. As Provost Marshal of the Government of the the District of Paris from 3 January 1918 to 3 May 1918, United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and subsequently in command of this important district World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, of the 5th during a period of gravest import and charged with most Army Corps, Colonel Russell directed the activities of the important duties, Colonel Saffarrans labored unceasingly Intelligence Section with marked skill and untiring energy. and succeeded in attaining excellent results. Aided by his By effecting the collection and dissemination of timely and superior tact and keen perception, he performed his difficult accurate information, he was an important factor in the duties with sound judgment and handled numerous successes achieved by his corps. diplomatic affairs with great satisfaction, thereby rendering  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) important service to the American Expeditionary Forces in a Born: at Plymouth, New Hampshire position of great responsibility. Home Town: Plymouth, New Hampshire  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Memphis, Tennessee RYAN, LILLIAN J. Home Town: Paducah, Kentucky Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SALMON, THOMAS W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lillian Citation: J. Ryan, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Thomas W. Salmon, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Base Hospital at Camp Merritt, New Jersey, during the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War, First Lieutenant Ryan rendered signal service. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Salmon has, by By the display of excellent judgment, energy, and example his constant, tireless, and conscientious work, as well as by under unusual difficulties she so directed her staff as to his unusual judgment, done much to conserve man power enable it to meet in an efficient manner all the demands for active front-line work. Of special value was his made upon it, thus making a large contribution to the saving demonstration that war neurosis could be treated in of lives. By her great organizational ability and untiring advanced sanitary units with greater success than in base efforts she played an important part in the successful hospitals. aftercare of thousands of tuberculosis soldiers during the  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Lansingburg, New York demobilization period. Home Town: West New Brighton, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Ireland Home Town: Denver, Colorado SAMPLE, WILLIAM R. Citation: RYAN, WILLIAM B. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William R. Sample, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 180 Government of the United States, in a duty of great O. Saunders, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's responsibility during World War I. In Command of the Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Advance Section, Services of Supply, throughout the distinguished services to the Government of the United campaigns in France in 1918, by his skillful management of States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. the supply of the Army, involving many emergency orders As Chief of the Criminal Investigation Division of the to be promptly met, General Sample showed himself to be, Provost Marshal General's Department, American under those difficult conditions, an officer of great ability Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Saunders had and resource. charge of and was responsible for the investigation of crime  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) and bringing to trial of criminals. His remarkable skill as an Born: at Memphis, Tennessee organizer, his untiring efforts, and his sound judgment were Home Town: Fort Smith, Arkansas mainly responsible for the reduction and prevention of crime in the American Expeditionary Forces, and the SANBORN, JOSEPH B. recovery of thousands of dollars of Government and private Citation: property. His services were of very great value to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) B. Sanborn, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Born: at Sharpsburg, Kentucky exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Sharpsburg, Kentucky Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Sanborn SCHELLING, ERNEST H. Commanded the 131st Infantry, 33d Division, during all its Citation: campaigns against the enemy, displaying military leadership The President of the United States takes pleasure in of a high order. His unremitting zeal and tactical skill were presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest largely responsible for the success of his regiment in H. Schelling, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally combat. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) the United Born: at Manchester, New Hampshire States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army While serving as Assistant Military Attaché at the American Distinguished Service Medal Legation in Switzerland from September 1917 to October 1919, Major Schelling's great tact, initiative, SANDS, ALFRED L. P. resourcefulness, sound judgment and unremitting devotion Citation: to duty contributed markedly to the successful operations of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the American and Allied forces during the World War. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Belvidere, New Jersey L. P. Sands, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Bar Harbor, Maine exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great SCHKIDENHELM, FREDERICK W. responsibility during World War I. Serving in turn as Citation: Battalion and Regimental Commander, Colonel Sands The President of the United States takes pleasure in rendered exceptionally efficient services, and at all times presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to was conspicuous for his courage, leadership, and high Frederick W. Schkidenhelm, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of military attainments. As Commanding Officer of the 7th Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Field Artillery, 1st Division, and a group of attached French distinguished services to the Government of the United Artillery at Cantigny, in May 1918, and later at Soissons in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. July 1918, he displayed unusual ability, and by his high On being ordered to France, Colonel Schkidenhelm was professional attainments and great tactical skill supported assigned to the staff of the Chief Engineer, American the Infantry, to which he was attached, so effectively that he Expeditionary Forces, and for several months he was aided materially in the successful operations of that brigade engaged in water supply studies connected with proposed in those important engagements. Later, by his tireless operations of the American Army. On 21 September 1918, energy, great resourcefulness and efficiency, he organized he was assigned to the 26th Engineers, which he and trained, in a highly satisfactory manner, the 67th Field Commanded until assigned to the 1st Army during the Artillery. Meuse-Argonne operations, where he was made Water  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Supply Officer for that Army and was charged with the Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania complete responsibility for Army water supply and for all reconnaissances, design, construction, and supply, in SAUNDERS, EDWIN O. addition to commanding all troops assigned thereto. He Citation: displayed a keen insight into the complexities of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in problems presented, a marked willingness to assume presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin responsibility, and force of character in securing results, 181 rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary SCHOEFFEL, FRANCIS H. Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1928) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Mendota, Illinois Home Town: Hollis, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis H. Schoeffel, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the SCHLEY, JULIAN L. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I, as Inspector General, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 1 August presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julian 1917 to 1 April 1919. Lieutenant Colonel Schoeffel was L. Schley, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for charged with inspection of troops, troop transports and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the trains, money accounts of disbursing officers, and duties of Government of the United States, in a duty of great a similar nature, all of which her performed in a highly responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer efficient and successful manner. With untiring energy, of the 307th engineers and Division Engineer Officer, 82d sound judgment, and unusual professional skill and with Division, and later as Corps Engineer, 5th Army Corps, unremitting attention and devotion to duty he rendered during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, extremely valuable services to the Government in a position Colonel Schley displayed excellent qualities of leadership of great responsibility. and command while serving with his regiment in the battle  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) line, as well as superior technical attainments as an Born: at Rochester, New York engineer, together with great zeal and devotion to duty. By Home Town: Rochester, New York the high degree of efficiency with which he performed his manifold duties, he contributed materially to the success of SCHULL, HERMAN W. the operations in the commands with which he served. Citation: Later, as Director of Purchase, in the Purchase, Storage, and The President of the United States takes pleasure in Traffic Division of the General Staff, and as a member of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the War Department Claims Board, by his good judgment Herman W. Schull, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, and keen foresight in undertaking of great difficulty and for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to magnitude he rendered conspicuous service. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief and Born: at Savannah, Georgia Home Town: Savannah, Georgia Acting Chief of the Inspection Division, Ordnance Department. Colonel Schull's broad-minded policy, zeal, and technical ability contributed in a conspicuous way to the SCHMITT, WILLIAM J. success of the Ordnance Department in the procurement of Citation: munitions in the United States and Canada during the World The President of the United States takes pleasure in War. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) William J. Schmitt, Second Lieutenant (Quartermaster Born: at England Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Home Town: Watertown, South Carolina distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. SCHULZ, JOHN W. N. While serving in the Regulating Stations at Creil, Noisy-le- Citation: Sec, St. Dizier, and Metz, France, Second Lieutenant The President of the United States takes pleasure in Schmitt showed untiring application in his devotion to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John duty. He remained continually on duty during nightly W. N. Schulz, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for bombardments at Creil, performing ably the important tasks exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the assigned to him. During the battle of Chateau-Thierry and Government of the United States, in a duty of great during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives by his responsibility during World War I. As Representative of the energetic action he aided materially in the maintenance of a Chemical Warfare Service at General Headquarters, Colonel steady flow of supplies to the troops at the front, at all times Schulz rendered valuable services in the solution of many showing marked ability and initiative when faced with important problems relating to the offensive use of gas and difficult problems of transportation arising from the also in planning more effective methods for the issue of evacuation of the wounded. He rendered valuable service to equipment and for training in gas warfare. Later, as Chief the Government. Gas Officer of the 1st Army, he was charged with the entire  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921) responsibility of the gas warfare in that Army during the St. Born: at St. Paul, Minnesota Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. By great ability and untiring energy, his efforts resulted in the prevention of large numbers of casualties and fatalities from enemy gasses as well as increasing the use of gas against the enemy, thereby contributing to the success of the American arms. 182  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) SCOTT, WALTER J. Born: at Wheeling, West Virginia Home Town: Wheeling, West Virginia Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter SCOTT, ERNEST D. J. Scott, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest United States, in a duty of great responsibility during D. Scott, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 89th exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Division, due to his unusual foresight, indefatigable efforts, Government of the United States, in a duty of great and great executive ability, Lieutenant Colonel Scott was responsibility during World War I. Colonel Scott able to keep a constant flow of supplies and ammunition for Commanded the American and allied light artillery in the the troops under extremely difficult combat conditions, Toul sector prior to and after its occupation by the 1st thereby contributing materially to the success of the division Division, and was largely responsible for the instruction and and the American Expeditionary Forces. training of the 66th Field Artillery Brigade and of brigades  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) of Coast Artillery in their training areas. As Heavy Artillery Born: at Brownsville, Tennessee Commander, 1st Army Corps, in the Champagne-Marne and Home Town: Mount Morris, Illinois the Aisne-Marne operations, and as Brigade and Grouping Commander of the 66th Field Artillery Brigade and SCOWDEN, FRANK F. numerous French units in the operations of the 5th Army Citation: Corps in the St. Mihiel offensive, and in the operations of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Army artillery in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, he presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank performed his duties with great efficiency and distinction. F. Scowden, Lieutenant Colonel (Motor Transport Corps),  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Canada Home Town: De Witt, Nebraska services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer in the Office of the Director, Motor Transport SCOTT, HUGH L. Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Citation: Scowden discharged with rare distinction duties of grave The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility. His sound judgment, tact, administrative and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh technical ability contributed in a marked degree to the L. Scott, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally successful functioning of the Motor Transport Corps of the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of American Expeditionary Forces. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) World War I, as Chief of Staff in advocating and Born: at Meadville, Pennsylvania persistently urging the adoption of the Selective Service Home Town: Albany, New York Law and as Commanding General, Camp Dix, New Jersey, in organizing and training the divisions and miscellaneous SCREWS, WILLIAM P. troops committed to his care during the war. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Danville, Kentucky Home Town: Princeton, New Jersey presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William P. Screws, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the SCOTT, WALTER DILL Government of the United Citation: States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Colonel Screws Commanded with courage, resourcefulness, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter and great skill the 167th Infantry, 42d Division, from the Dill Scott, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally time of its organization and early training throughout the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of successive phases of sector warfare, offensive combat in the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during battles of the Champagne and Ourcq, and in the St. Mihiel World War I, in originating, organizing, and putting into and Meuse-Argonne offensives. By his high military operation the system of classification of enlisted personnel attainments, sound judgment, and devotion to duty he has now used in the United States Army.  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) contributed, in no small degree, to the successes achieved Born: at Cookesville, Illinois by the 42d Division. Home Town: Evanston, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Born: at Montgomery, Alabama Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama

183 SEAMAN, A. OWEN Staff, G-1, of the 3d Army Corps, during the Meuse- Citation: Argonne offensive, by his tireless efforts, marked The President of the United States takes pleasure in organizing ability, and keen application to his numerous presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. duties, Lieutenant Colonel Shallenberger contributed in a Owen Seaman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for large measure to the success attained by his corps, rendering exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Osceola, Nebraska responsibility during World War I, in the very efficient Home Town: Alma, Nebraska operation of the Motor Transport Corps, War Department, General Staff, and in accomplishing the standardization of SHANKS, DAVID C. motor vehicles in the Army. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) Born: at Greenville, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Greenville, Illinois presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David C. Shanks, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally SEAMAN, GILBERT E. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I, for services in the administration of the Port presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, in connection with E. Seaman, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for the shipment of troops overseas. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) Born: at Salem, Virginia Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Salem, Virginia responsibility during World War I. After serving with conspicuous success as Division Surgeon of the 32d SHANNON, EDWARD C. Division, Colonel Seaman became Chief Surgeon, 6th Army Citation: Corps, and in this capacity was an important factor in the The President of the United States takes pleasure in establishment of effective measures for treating numerous presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to sick and wounded. Fitted for his exacting duties by wide Edward C. Shannon, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for experience and unusual ability, he rendered services of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: at Alpena, Michigan responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin of the 111th Infantry, 28th Division, Colonel Shannon proved himself a forceful and capable military leader. SEWELL, JOHN S. Maintaining at all times a high degree of efficiency in his Citation: regiment, he contributed materially to the success achieved The President of the United States takes pleasure in by the 28th Division in its operations against the enemy, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John rendering services of distinction to the American S. Sewell, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Expeditionary Forces. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920) Born: at Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Columbia, Pennsylvania responsibility during World War I. In Command of a Regiment of Engineers, and later as Commander of the Base SHAUGHNESSY, EDWARD H. Port at St. Nazaire, Colonel Sewell displayed high Citation: engineering skill and long practical experience in the The President of the United States takes pleasure in management of men. His genius together with his great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to energy and devotion to duty, contributed largely to the Edward H. Shaughnessy, Lieutenant Colonel successful development and efficient operation of that base. (Transportation corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Butlers Landing, Tennessee meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Home Town: Gantts Quarry, Alabama the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Serving successively as General SHALLENBERGER, MARTIN C. Superintendent, General Manager, and Acting Deputy Citation: Director General of Transportation, by his energy, zeal, and The President of the United States takes pleasure in able management Lieutenant Colonel Shaughnessy rendered presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Martin services of the highest type to the Transportation Corps of C. Shallenberger, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, the American Expeditionary Forces. In the performance of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to his manifold duties he constantly displayed marked the Government of the United States, in a duty of great enthusiasm, originality, and sound judgment. responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Chicago, Illinois 184 Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Holden Sheen, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the SHAW, HENRY A. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Quartermaster, 39th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division, from September 1917 until October 1918, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Acting Chief of Staff, same division, from October until A. Shaw, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for December 1918, Colonel Sheet rendered highly meritorious exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services. As Chief Quartermaster, Intermediate Section, Government of the United States, in a duty of great Services of Supply, he displayed sound judgment in the responsibility during World War I, as Surgeon of Base disposal of property valued at many millions of dollars. Section No. 2, Services of Supply, a position of great Later, as Chief Quartermaster and Acting Chief of Staff, G- responsibility. Due to his ability and energy, Colonel Shaw 4, American Forces in Germany, he displayed marked brought the medical service of the Port of Bordeaux ability and initiative in many large undertakings and and the hospitalization of the same to a high degree of perplexing problems confronting him, resulting in immense efficiency. He has rendered services of much value. savings to the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Salem, Massachusetts Born: at Quincy, Massachusetts Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Philippine Insurrection), Army Distinguished Service Medal SHEDD, WILLIAM E., JR. (First Award) HELBY VAN Citation: S , E Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Evan William E. Shedd, Jr. (0-2217), Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Shelby, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Shedd Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the served with marked efficiency as Instructor and then as Director of the Heavy Artillery School in France. As Contracts Branch of the Chief of Construction Division, in following up contracts, aiding in their interpretation, Assistant in the Office of the Chief of Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, and later Chief of the Heavy Artillery adjusting differences between the contractors and the Government, and advising on matters of procedure and the Section in that office, he rendered services of inestimable value in connection with the organization, equipment, and rights of the parties involved, Colonel Shelby has displayed sound judgment, marked professional attainments, and training of the Heavy Artillery troops in France.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) extraordinary capacity for sustained and unremitting labor. Born: at Danville, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Home Town: Danville, Illinois Born: at Fayette County, Kentucky Personal Awards: 4@ Army Distinguished Service Medals Home Town: Washington, D.C.

SHEEHAN, MARY E. *SHELTON, GEORGE H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pride in presenting presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mary the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to E. Sheehan, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for George H. Shelton, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the responsibility during World War I, while Commanding the Vichy Hospital Center, France, during the World War, First 51st Infantry Brigade, 26th Division, during the St. Mihiel Lieutenant Sheehan organized the nursing service of that and Meuse-Argonne offensives. center, and by her tact, good judgment, energy, and personal  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) Born: at Seymour, Connecticut devotion to duty contributed largely to the successful care Home Town: Seymour, Connecticut and well-being of 11,000 sick and wounded.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Cortland County, New York SHELTON, NENA Home Town: Syracuse, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SHEEN, HENRY HOLDEN presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Nena Citation: Shelton, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Government of the United States, in a duty of great 185 responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the distinguished services to the Government of the United Director of Nursing Service, American Expeditionary States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Forces, in Paris France, during the World War, First As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 1st Division and 3d Army Lieutenant Shelton contributed largely to the success of that Corps, from February 1918 until October 1918, Lieutenant force of over 10,000 nurses. Her zeal, good judgment, and Colonel Sherman skillfully organized and directed the energy added greatly to the efficiency with which the sick service of information of the enemy which guided in the and wounded of the American Expeditionary Forces were preparation of the orders under which his division and corps cared for. Her faithfulness to detail and unfailing devotion achieved their many victories. Later, as Chief of Staff, Air to duty greatly facilitated the work of the Medical Service, 1st Army, from 1 November to 11 November, he Department. displayed great ability and by his rare tactical conceptions  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) rendered exceptionally meritorious service enabling the Air Born: at Lexington, Kentucky Service to function in a highly efficient manner at all times. Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Augusta, Georgia SHEPARD, JOHN L. Home Town: Augusta, Georgia Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SHERRILL, CLARENCE O. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: L. Shepard, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Clarence O. Sherrill, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. responsibility during World War I. In 1918, as Surgeon of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Camp Funston, Kansas, and of the 89th Division, Colonel services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Shepard displayed high administrative, technical, and great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Sherrill constructive ability in preventive measures adopted against organized the 302d Engineers and conducted their epidemics and in the conservation of physical defects by operations with the 77th Division until he became the their segregation and development. Later he performed Division Chief of Staff. To his initiative, energy, and good conspicuous services in connection with hospital judgment is due much of the success of the staff functioning demobilization in France and the return to the United States in the division in its operations in the Argonne. He has of the sick and wounded. rendered services of marked worth.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) Born: at Sheboygan, Wisconsin Born: at Newton, North Carolina Home Town: Galesburg, Illinois Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina

SHEPHERD, WILLIAM E., JR. SHINKLE, EDWARD M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William E. Shepherd, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Field Edward M. Shinkle, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to distinguished services to the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In charge of the responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Ammunition Section of the Gun Division, Ordnance Staff, 3d Section, of the 5th Army Corps, and as Chief of Department, Colonel Shinkle was responsible for the Staff of Artillery of that Corps, by his marked military design, development, and placing of orders and contracts for attainments and devotion to his exacting duties, Lieutenant all Colonel Shepherd ably planned the employment of the ammunition and projectiles supplied to the American Corps of Artillery in its operations against the enemy, Army. Later, in charge of Ammunition Section, Engineering rendering services of great worth to the American Division, in the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, his Expeditionary Forces. technical skill, executive ability, and sound judgment were  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) highly important factors in the successful operations of the Born: at New York, New York Ordnance Department during the World War. Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Born: at Higginsport, Ohio SHERMAN, WILLIAM C. Home Town: Higginsport, Ohio Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SHIPLEY, WALTER V. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: William C. Sherman, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter

186 V. Shipley, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. SHREEVE, HERBERT E. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. As Quartermaster presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 29th Division, from July Herbert E. Shreeve, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. 1917 until June 1919, by his untiring zeal, great energy, tact, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished and sound judgment Lieutenant Colonel Shipley was able to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of overcome many difficult problems of supply and assist to a great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in marked degree in the operations of his division, thereby Charge of the Division of Research and Inspection of the rendering services of great value to the American Signal Corps, in Paris, Lieutenant Colonel Shreeve rendered Expeditionary Forces. exceptionally valuable service, resulting in marked  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) improvement in the efficiency of Signal Corps equipment. Born: at Cockeysville, Maryland Home Town: Arlington, Maryland By his exact scientific knowledge and inventive genius he assisted in solving problems arising both at the front and in the Services of Supply. SHOCKLEY, M. A. W.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Citation: Born: at England The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Wyoming, New Jersey presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to M. A. W. Shockley, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for SHUMAN, JOHN B. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As a member of the 5th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Section, General Staff, Colonel Shockley displayed sound B. Shuman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for judgment and administrative ability in organizing, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the supervising, and inspecting the various sanitary schools and Government of the United States, in a duty of great in conducting the sanitary training of troops. He also responsibility during World War I. In the Adjutant General's initiated and planned the preliminary organization of Department during the war and the demobilization period, schools for instruction in civil educational subjects, Colonel Shuman's unusual initiative and splendid judgment established after the cessation of hostilities, rendering contributed in a large measure to the successful handling of invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. the commissioned personnel of the Army. He rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) services of great worth. Born: at Fort Scott, Kansas  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) Home Town: Fort Scott, Kansas Born: at Espey, Pennsylvania Home Town: La Crosse, Wisconsin SHORT, WALTER CAMPBELL Citation: SIBERT, WILLIAM L. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter The President of the United States takes pleasure in Campbell Short, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the William L. Sibert, Major General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. Attached to the Fifth Government of the United States, in a duty of great Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American responsibility during World War I, in the organization and Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Short rendered conspicuous administration of the Chemical Warfare Service, service in inspecting and reporting upon front-line contributory to the successful prosecution of the war. conditions pertaining to the work of his section. During the  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations of the 1st Army Born: at Gadsden, Alabama Corps, he efficiently directed the instruction and training of Home Town: Gadsden, Alabama machine-gun units at every available opportunity during rest periods. Later, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-5, 3d Army, he *SIGERFOOS, EDWARD manifested the same assiduous devotion to duty in Citation: organizing schools, conducting necessary inspections, and The President of the United States takes pride in presenting carrying out the intensive training process. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) Edward Sigerfoos, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Born: at Columbus, Ohio exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Columbus, Ohio Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General Sigerfoos organized the Army School of the Line at Langres, and as its Commandant, displayed unceasing energy and marked 187 military and executive ability in directing its activities. administrative ability was shown in the excellent manner in Through the thorough instruction furnished by this school, which he handled a large force of American soldiers serving he contributed materially to the combat efficiency of the line with the British. troops, thereby rendering services of inestimable value to  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Cresco, Iowa Home Town: Cresco, Iowa  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at Potsdam, Ohio Home Town: Arcanum, Ohio SIMPSON, JOHN R. Citation: SILER, JOSEPH F. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John The President of the United States takes pleasure in R. Simpson, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the F. Siler, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. While on duty in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Office of the Chief Ordnance Officer, American responsibility during World War I. Colonel Siler has been in Expeditionary Forces, in connection with the requirements charge of the Laboratory Service of the American and procurement of ordnance supplies, by his accurate Expeditionary Forces. Due to his untiring zeal and high forecasting and energetic following up of deliveries, professional attainments, he has been able to render Colonel Simpson secured an adequate and uninterrupted invaluable service in the prevention of the spread of flow of ordnance material for the American Expeditionary infectious disease among our troops. Under his able Forces. instructions, medical officers were sent out equipped to  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) handle the new medical and surgical problems of war in a Born: at Richmond, Indiana Home Town: Newton, Massachusetts manner not believed possible before the present war.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1922) Born: at Orion, Alabama SIMPSON, WILLIAM H. Home Town: Opelika, Alabama (First Award) Citation: SIMMONS, GEORGE H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William H. Simpson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished George H. Simmons, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to great responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief the Government of the United States, in a duty of great of Staff, 33d Division, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive responsibility during World War I, while serving with the and later as Chief of Staff of this division. Medical Section, Officer's Reserve Corps. By his thorough  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) knowledge of the medical profession and by his great Born: at Weatherford, Texas Home Town: Aledo, Texas esteem therein, together with his whole-hearted devotion to his task, Major Simmons rendered services of a signal worth in the procurement of physicians and surgeons for the SINGLETON, ASA L. Medical Corps of the Army and in his able advising of the Citation: War Department upon the qualifications of that great body The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the medical profession who entered the Army. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Asa L.  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) Singleton, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Born: at England meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Home Town: Chicago, Illinois the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of Base Section No. 5, SIMONDS, GEORGE S. Colonel Singleton displayed exceptional administrative Citation: ability. The excellent results obtained in evacuating over The President of the United States takes pleasure in 700,000 men through the Port of Brest are due in no small presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to measure to the efficient organization created by him. He has George S. Simonds, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for rendered services of signal worth to the American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Expeditionary Forces. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) responsibility during World War I. General Simonds served Born: at Taylor County, Georgia Home Town: Fort Valley, Georgia with marked distinction as Chief of Staff of the 2d Army Corps during the important operations along the Hindenburg line in the region of the Sambre Canal. His great

188 SINNOTT, CATHERINE G. tremendous demands imposed upon it by the rapid advance Citation: of our armies during the Meuse-Argonne battles. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Born: at New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota Catherine G. Sinnott, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished SLADEN, FRED W. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Camp Hospital No. 28, France, during the World War, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Second Lieutenant Sinnott exhibited marked efficiency and W. Sladen, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally administrative ability. Later, as Chief meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Nurse at the Nurses' Concentration Camp at Savenay, the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during France, she managed the affairs of nearly a thousand nurses World War I. While Commanding the 5th Infantry Brigade, with exceptional tact, industry, and good judgment. She 3d Division, in the Battle of the Marne in July and in the performed the unusual duties assigned to her in a way not Argonne operations in France, in October 1918, General only to facilitate greatly the embarkation of nurses, but to Sladen demonstrated conspicuous qualities of ability and maintain a high state of morale and efficient organization leadership. The successes that attended the operations of his among them. She rendered a conspicuously worthy service brigade were influenced greatly by his energy, skill, and to the American Expeditionary Forces. Her splendid courage as a commander. leadership, tireless energy, and unselfish devotion to duty  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) were an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. Born: at Lowell, Massachusetts  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska Born: at Middletown, Connecticut Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee Distinguished Service Medal

SKINNER, GEORGE A. SLAUGHTER, NUGENT H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George A. Skinner, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, Nugent H. Slaughter, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. Colonel Skinner great responsibility during World War I, in the very organized and commanded a hospital center of 20,000 beds successful development of the radio equipment of the at Mars, France. Due to his great force and ability, a hospital United States Army. group was prepared for the care of the sick and wounded  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, when Born: at Danville, Virginia the need of hospital beds was critical. This adequate and Home Town: Washington, D.C. efficient hospitalization contributed materially to the conservation of man power and to the subsequent success of SLAVENS, THOMAS H. our force. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Osage, Iowa presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota Thomas H. Slavens, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the SLADE, GEORGE T. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in New York Depot from July 1917 to march 1918, in which presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel Slavens demonstrated superb energy and marked George T. Slade, Colonel (Transportation Corps), U.S. executive ability in a position of great responsibility. Later, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished as Commanding Officer of the 51st Infantry, 6th Division, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of from October 1918, he showed marked ability in the great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Slade training of the regiment and during its operations in the served with marked distinction as Deputy Director General Meuse-Argonne. of Transportation, first with the French ministry and later  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) with the Railroad Department in the zone of the Services of Born: at Portland Mills, Indiana Supply. Due to his tactful negotiations and zealous efforts, Home Town: Urbana, Missouri the Transportation Department secured efficient cooperation with the French railroads and was enabled to meet the

189 *SLIFER, HIRAM J. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the The President of the United States takes pride in presenting group of Artillery supporting the 33d Division in the attack the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to on the east bank of the Meuse River, 8 - 13 October 1918, Hiram J. Slifer, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), Colonel Smith demonstrated professional attainments and U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ability of a high order. Later, as a Regimental Commander, services by his sound judgment and special knowledge of Artillery, to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great he most successfully directed his units in the support of the responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel attacking Infantry of the 79th Division in the operations Slifer was charged with active field operations and the north of Verdun from 4 - 11 November 1918. By keeping construction and operation of the light railways of the 1st his elements close to the attacking Infantry he contributed in Army during the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. no small measure to the success of these operations. He His efforts were unceasing, and, due to his resourcefulness rendered services of conspicuous merit and signal worth to and exceptional executive ability, he was an important the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great factor in the successful operations of the light railway, responsibility. assuring for the troops of the 1st Army a steady flow of  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Virginia City, Nevada munitions and supplies. Home Town: San Francisco, California  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Home Town: Chicago, Illinois SMITH, ERNEST G. Citation: SLOCUM, STEPHEN L'H The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest The President of the United States takes pleasure in G. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Stephen L'H Slocum, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Casualty Government of the United States, in a duty of great Section, Central Records Office, Lieutenant Colonel Smith responsibility during World War I, while serving as Military performed with marked efficiency duties of a most exacting Attaché at London, England. character. With untiring efforts, sound  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) analytical ability, and masterful attention to detail he Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio handled questions pertaining to casualties in the American Home Town: New York, New York Expeditionary Forces with noteworthy success.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) SMALLEY, HENRY R. Born: at Martins Ferry, Ohio Citation: Home Town: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry SMITH, HARRY A. R. Smalley, Major (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry World War I. As Adjutant and Operations Officer of the 5th A. Smith, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Infantry Brigade of the 3d Division during its occupation of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the Chateau-Thierry defensive sector, and during the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Champagne-Marne defensive, the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, World War I. General Smith rendered most conspicuous and Meuse-Argonne offensives, by his military knowledge, service as Commandant of the Army schools at Langres, devotion to duty, excellent judgment, and unhesitating France, the success of which was, in a large measure, due to assumption of responsibility, Major Smalley rendered his vision, zeal and administrative ability. He later showed invaluable services and materially assisted in the success marked executive ability as Officer in Charge of the attained by the brigade in its operation. administration of civil affairs in German territory occupied  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) by the American Army. Born: at Chicago, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Born: at Atchison, Kansas Home Town: Atchison, Kansas SMITH, EMERY T. Citation: SMITH, PERRIN L. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emery The President of the United States takes pleasure in T. Smith, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Perrin exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the L. Smith, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for 190 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the on the alert in order to take its positions promptly, and Government of the United States, in a duty of great rendered most effective support to the advancing Infantry responsibility during World War I. To Colonel Smith's great units. administrative ability, initiative, and tireless energy is due in  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) great measure the very successful practical application of Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Holly Oak, Delaware the regulations governing the payment of allotments made by officers and enlisted men, the handling of the various Liberty Bond issues subscribed for through the Army SMITHER, HENRY C. allotment system, and other important financial matters Citation: connected with the Army during the emergency. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 105 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Born: at Henry, Illinois C. Smither, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great SMITH, WILLIAM R. responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Citation: Staff in charge of the Supply Section, of the General Staff of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Services of Supply, Colonel Smither demonstrated by presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to his energy, zeal, and masterful efforts a high order of William R. Smith, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for efficiency and ability. He organized the Supply Section and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the handled without friction the questions of priority and troops Government of the United States, in a duty of great orders during the period of the arrival of American troops in responsibility during World War I. As Commanding France. With a rare gift of tact and address, he discharged General, 36th Division, by his thorough and ceaseless most successfully his many important duties. efforts, coupled with a keen insight into the principles of  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) military training, General Smith brought his division to such Born: at Indian Territory Home Town: Denver, Colorado a high standard of discipline and proficiency as to achieve conspicuous results in a major operation without previous service under fire. The excellent conduct of his division SNOW, WILLIAM J. subsequent to the signing of the armistice reflects great Citation: credit on him. His services have been of great value to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) William J. Snow, Major General, U.S. Army, for Born: at Nashville, Tennessee exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in planning and SMITH, WINFORD HENRY executing those measures responsible for the efficiency of Citation: the Field Artillery during the war. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Rivervale, New Jersey Winford Henry Smith, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of SNYDER, FREDERIC A. great responsibility during World War I. as a specialist in Citation: hospital management and construction. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Scarboro, Maine Frederic A. Snyder, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of SMITH, WRIGHT great responsibility during World War I. As Division Citation: Engineer Officer of the 28th Division during its The President of the United States takes pleasure in participation in the Aisne-Marne and the Meuse-Argonne presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wright offensives, Colonel Snyder solved numerous and difficult Smith, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for problems with marked ability. By his tireless energy in the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the construction and maintenance of transportation routes and Government of the United States, in a duty of great defensive positions he contributed in no small degree to the responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the successes of the combat troops. 13th Field Artillery, 4th Division, Colonel Smith proved  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) himself an artillerist of extraordinary skill and ability. Due Born: at Williamsport, Pennsylvania Home Town: Williamsport, Pennsylvania to his energy and determination, he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles, keeping his regiment at all times

191 SOLBERT, OSCAR N. SPALDING, GEORGE B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to N. Solbert, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for George B. Spalding, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I, while serving as Military great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Spalding Attaché at Copenhagen, Denmark. served with marked distinction as Commanding Officer of  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) the 305th Engineers, 80th Division, as Division Engineer of Born: at Sweden the 80th Division, as Chief Engineer of the 5th Army Corps, Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts and as Chief Engineer of the 1st and 3d Armies. At all times he exhibited professional attainments of the highest order in SOMERVELL, BREHON B. handling the difficult problems with which he was (First Award) confronted. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Monroe, Michigan presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Monroe, Michigan Brehon B. Somervell (0-3665), Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and SPAULDING, OLIVER L., JR. distinguished services to the Government of the United Citation: States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in As Adjutant, 15th Engineers, during the period of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oliver organization and training, in charge of construction of the L. Spaulding, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Mehun Ammunition Depot, in charge of the construction at Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Is-sur-Tille Depot, including the Gas Depot at Poinson and services to the the Etain Engine Terminal; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, Government of the United States, in a duty of great and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 89th Division from responsibility during World War I, as Assistant October 1918 until the division returned to the United Commandant, School of Fire for Field Artillery, Fort Sill, States, when he was assigned as Assistant Chief of Staff, G- Oklahoma, from December 1917 to May 1918. Lieutenant 4, 3d Army. In all these positions Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Spaulding's constructive and administrative ability Somervell displayed unusual vision, initiative, sound was of great value in the remarkable and successful judgment, and high professional skill, contributing in a expansion of that school to meet the war requirements of the conspicuous way to the successful operation of the Field Artillery. In especial, his work in connection with the American forces in France. coordination and development of the course of instruction  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) contributed materially to the excellence of the Field Born: at Little Rock, Arkansas Artillery education received by thousands of officers. Home Town: Little Rock, Arkansas  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), 3@ Born: at St. Johns, Michigan Army Distinguished Service Medals Home Town: St. Johns, Michigan

OUTHWICK ARIANO S , M B. SPEAKS, CHARLES E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mariano B. Southwick, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Charles E. Speaks, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Government of the United States, in a duty of great distinguished services to the Government of the United responsibility during World War I. As Commanding States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Officer, 122d Machine-Gun Battalion, 33d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Speaks organized and operated with American Expeditionary Forces, from 26 September to 20 marked success the Division for the Procurement of Motor October 1918, Major Southwick rendered meritorious Transport Supplies in the office of the Director, Motor services of a high order. By his great efficiency, energy, Transport Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, and by ability, and resourcefulness, often under heavy enemy shell his intelligent application, wide experience, sound and machine-gun fire, he rendered valuable services to the judgment, and devotion to duty successfully surmounted American Expeditionary Forces. great difficulties in providing adequate motor transportation  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1929) Born: at Springfield, Illinois for the American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Springfield, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Akron, Ohio

192 SPENCE, CARY F. SPRUANCE, WILLIAM C., JR. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Cary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to F. Spence, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally William C. Spruance, Jr., Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of World War I. Colonel Spence Commanded with marked great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the distinction the 117th Infantry, 30th Division, from the time Powder Section, Production Division, of the Office of the of its organization and early training period to the Chief of Ordnance. Later as Special Assistant to the Chief completion of the active combat operations in the Ypres-Lys of Ordnance in charge of chemicals, propellants, and and Somme offensives. He especially distinguished himself explosives, and Chief of the Explosives, Chemicals, and while in command of his regiment on 8 - 9 October 1918, Loading Division, Office of the Chief of Ordnance, in when he advanced his line two-and-one-half miles, which capacities he successfully organized the industry of capturing several towns, numerous cannon, and many the country so as to yield at all times an ample supply of prisoners. powder, not only for the needs of the U.S. Army, but to  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) some extent for the needs of the cobelligerents against Born: at Knoxville, Tennessee Germany. Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) Born: at Wilmington, Delaware SPENCER, EUGENE J. Home Town: Wilmington, Delaware Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SQUIRES, GEORGE O. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Eugene J. Spencer, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of George O. Squires, Major General, U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. As Colonel, 32d exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Engineers, Colonel Spencer constructed, in large part, the Government of the United States, in a duty of great storage camp at St.. Sulpice, Bordeaux, the receiving responsibility during World War I. As Chief Signal Officer barracks of Genicourt, the new port at Talmont, the General Squires has demonstrated scientific attainments of munitions depot at St. Loubes, France. As Chief Engineer of the highest order. His researches and contributions to the Base Section No. 2, Bordeaux, France, his duties included scientific equipment of the Signal Corps are noteworthy. the construction and maintenance of roads and buildings, The Signal Corps under him has been an extremely supervision of forests and posts. His high professional skill, progressive and efficient organization. unremitting energy, and devotion to duty contributed  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) markedly to the success of the American Expeditionary Born: at Dryden, Michigan Home Town: Dryden, Michigan Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) Born: at St. Louis, Missouri ST. JOHN, FORDYCE B. Home Town: Webster Groves, Missouri Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SPINKS, MARCELLUS G. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Fordyce B. St. John, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Marcellus G. Spinks, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the of Mobile Hospital No. 2 at Coincy, France, from June to Government of the United States, in a duty of great August 1918, Major St. John commanded his hospital under responsibility during World War I. By his untiring efforts, most difficult and trying conditions with inadequate zeal, and marked military efficiency in the performance of equipment and personnel. Later he served continuously at duties of responsibility as Senior Assistant of the Inspector the front, taking a most active part in the Medical Service of General's Department in France, General our military efforts. Due to his unusual organizing ability Spinks has rendered services of exceptional value to the and his indomitable will, his unit was always close to the Government. firing line.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Meridian, Mississippi Born: at Hackensack, New Jersey Home Town: Meridian, Mississippi Home Town: Hackensack, New Jersey

193 STACKPOLE, PIERPONT L. STANSFIELD, JAMES H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Pierpont L. Stackpole, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), H. Stansfield, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. As Aide-de-Camp responsibility during World War I, serving with the 132d to Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, U.S. Army, Infantry, 33d Division. In the Bois-de-Chaume during 9 - 11 Lieutenant Colonel Stackpole rendered exceptional services October 1918, when due to his rare presence of mind and during the entire time that the latter Commanded the 1st courage, Lieutenant Colonel Stansfield prevented the Army Corps, the 1st Army, and the 3d Army. By his disorganization of units of regiments that had suffered military attainments and pronounced ability he proved to be heavy casualties. He personally reorganized scattered a most important factor in the successes of the corps and groups and caused them to hold a line which appeared also of the armies. untenable. He has rendered services of great value.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Born: at Brookline, Massachusetts Born: at Bridgeport, Illinois Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Oak Park, Illinois

STANBERY, SANFORD B. STANTON, CHARLES E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sanford B. Stanbery, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Charles E. Stanton, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I. Having taken Command great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the 155th Infantry Brigade, 78th Division, prior to the Disbursing Officer in the Office of the Finance Division, attack of 1 November 1918, General Stanbery proved Quartermaster Corps, at Paris, Colonel Stanton performed himself a forceful and capable military leader. With the his duties with unremitting zeal, displayed marked tactical situation thoroughly in hand, by his zeal and good administrative ability and accurate judgment in solving judgment he contributed to the brilliant results attained problems of extraordinary difficulty, rendering services of during the severe fighting in the advance toward Sedan in marked worth. the final phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive.  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Monticello, Illinois Born: at Millersburg, Ohio Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah Home Town: California, Ohio STARBIRD, ALFRED A. STANLEY, DAVID S. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David A. Starbird, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for S. Stanley, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United Government of the United States, in a duty of great States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, responsibility during World War I. As Chief Quartermaster in connection with the planning, organization, and and Chief of Staff, Base Section No. 5, at Brest, France, by administration of the post and subposts of Brest, Base his great administrative ability, exceptional foresight, and Section No. 5, thereby contributing in a very great measure tireless energy, Colonel Stanley handled numerous difficult to the successful operation of this base during the return of problems of supply and transportation with unusual the American Expeditionary Forces. efficiency and success. In the performance of his great task  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) he rendered services of conspicuous worth to the American Born: at South Paris, Maine Home Town: South Paris, Maine Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Dakota Territory STARK, ALEXANDER N. Home Town: Washington, D.C. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alexander N. Stark, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to 194 the Government of the United States, in a duty of great STEBBINS, HORACE C. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Stark served as Citation: Chief Surgeon of the 1st Army during all its offensives, The President of the United States takes pleasure in charged with the organization and direction of the Medical presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Horace Service, involving the treatment and evacuation of many C. Stebbins, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for thousands of sick and wounded under most adverse exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the conditions. In this important capacity he performed his Government of the United States, in a duty of great duties with marked ability. With good judgment, furthered responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of by high professional attainments and tireless energy, he Staff, G-2, 2d Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Stebbins solved the difficult problems which arose, prevented much performed his important duties with merited ability and zeal. suffering, and saved the lives of many among the American Through his efficient administration of the section, complete and French wounded soldiers. and timely intelligence of the enemy was promptly  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) disseminated through the combatant troops, which aided Born: at Norfolk, Virginia Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia materially in the successes of his corps.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Born: at Boston, Massachusetts STARR, WILLIAM T. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in STEESE, JAMES G. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: William T. Starr, Lieutenant Colonel (Military Police The President of the United States takes pleasure in Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James distinguished services to the Government of the United G. Steese, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the in the organization of the Provost Marshal General's Government of the United States, in a duty of great Department, American Expeditionary Forces, from 19 responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief November 1918 to 1 February 1919, in which capacity he of Engineers and in charge of the Personnel, Equipment, displayed marked qualities of zeal and efficiency that were Construction, and Maps Division of the Office of the Chief of great benefit to the American Expeditionary Forces. of Engineers, Colonel Steese displayed exceptional ability  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) in handling commissioned personnel matters and developed Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana Home Town: New York, New York special apparatus and methods for the production of aerial navigation maps. Since September 1918, the solution of many difficult problems in the organization and operation of STAYTON, WILLIAM H., JR. the Personnel Branch, General Staff, has been due largely to Citation: his special knowledge of personnel matters, his untiring The President of the United States takes pleasure in zeal, good judgment, and exceptional administrative ability. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) William H. Stayton, Jr., Major (Adjutant General's Corps), Born: at Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. With rare vision, STEPHENS, JOHN E. sound judgment, and signal ability, Major Stayton organized Citation: and operated the office charged with the responsibility for The President of the United States takes pleasure in the circulation of officers, soldiers, and civilians of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John American Expeditionary Forces in France, and of the E. Stephens, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for officers of the allied forces in the zones occupied by the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the American armies, maintaining active contact with British Government of the United States, in a duty of great and French authorities and with the American military responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the War police throughout France with reference to such circulation. Plans Branch of the War Plans Division of the General Staff By his tact and initiative, without American precedent, he from 4 October 1917 to 13 June 1918, General Stephens handled these activities with the utmost efficiency. Later, in was directly responsible for the preparation of plans for the charge of the Appointment and Promotion Section of the organization of units of the Army and all special branches Adjutant General's Office, American Expeditionary Forces, thereof. In this capacity he rendered most conspicuous he displayed unusual executive and administrative ability. services in a brilliant manner. By his keen foresight, great His services were of immeasurable value to the breadth of vision, and tireless energy he carried to Government. successful completion the various plans and problems which  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) confronted him. Later, as Commander of the 61st Field Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Washington, D.C. Artillery Brigade, 36th Division, he again demonstrated these high professional attainments and splendid leadership, which at all times characterized his service. 195  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) materially to the success of his division and made him a Born: at Brentwood, Tennessee conspicuous figure in a position of great responsibility. Home Town: Brentwood, Tennessee  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Baltimore County, Maryland STERNBERGER, HENRY S. Home Town: Eccleston, Maryland Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in STILLWELL, JOSEPH W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry (First Award) S. Sternberger, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), Citation: U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph great responsibility during World War I. While serving as W. Stillwell (0-1912), Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Quartermaster of his Division throughout the entire period Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished of its operations in Belgium and France, by his untiring zeal, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great energy, tact, and sound judgment, Lieutenant Colonel great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief Sternberger was able to overcome many difficult problems of Staff, G-2, 4th Army Corps, during the St. Mihiel of supply, thereby rendering services of great value to the offensive, and later during the operations in the Woevre, American Expeditionary Forces. Lieutenant Colonel Stillwell displayed military attainments  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) of a high order. With great energy and zeal he pursued the Born: at New York, New York developments of the enemy activities on the corps front, Home Town: New York, New York securing invaluable information which assisted in a marked degree to the planning of the operations. He contributed by STEWART, MERCH B. the excellent performance of his task to the success of the Citation: operations. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Merch Born: at Palatka, Florida B. Stewart, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Home Town: Yonkers, New York meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Senior Instructor at the Plattsburg Training Camp from May until August 1917, General Stewart STIMSON, JULIA C. displayed organizing and training ability and talents of the Citation: highest order, in successfully directing the training and The President of the United States takes pleasure in selection of 6,000 officer candidates, thereby rendering presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julia services of inestimable value to our newly-formed forces. C. Stimson, Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for As Chief of Staff, 76th Division, from August 1917 until exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the June 1918, he again showed tireless energy, practical Government of the United States, in a duty of great resourcefulness, and military attainments of the highest responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of Base order. Later, as Commander of the 175th Infantry Brigade, Hospital No. 21, Chief Nurse Stimson displayed marked 88th Division, he performed his duties with marked ability organizing and administering ability while that unit was on and excellent judgment. active service with the British forces. Her devotion to duty  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) was exceptional while she was Chief Nurse of the American Born: at Mitchell Station, Virginia Red Cross in France. Upon her appointment as Director of Home Town: Glenn Falls, New York Nursing Service of the American Expeditionary Forces, she performed exacting duties with conspicuous energy and STEWART, REDMOND C. achieved brilliant results. Thousands of sick and wounded Citation: were cared for properly throughout the efficient services she The President of the United States takes pleasure in provided. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) Redmond C. Stewart, Major (Judge Advocate General), Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Major Stewart STIVERS, DANIEL G. served with the 1st Division as Division Judge Advocate Citation: throughout the entire hostilities. At all times, by his high- The President of the United States takes pleasure in minded sense of duty, his personal example of energy, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel loyalty, and courage, he was a powerful and consistent G. Stivers, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. influence for promoting the morale, harmony, spirit, and the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished high standard of the 1st Division. His superior professional services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of attainments and his loyal devotion to duty contributed great responsibility during World War I. As Quartermaster of the 3d Division during the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and 196 Meuse-Argonne offensives, in maintaining an excellent Infantry, 2d Division, he led it with marked ability in the St. system of quartermaster supplies and utilities under the Mihiel offensive, and by his skillful leadership was largely greatest difficulties of active service, Lieutenant Colonel responsible for the successes gained by this regiment in the Stivers' superb efforts contributed in a marked degree to the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge and the Meuse-Argonne success of this division throughout its operations. offensive.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Fort Davis, Texas Born: at Spencer, Massachusetts Home Town: Butte, Montana Home Town: Spencer, Massachusetts Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal STOKES, MARCUS B. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in *STRAIGHT, WILLARD D. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Marcus B. Stokes, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pride in presenting exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Willard D. Straight, Major (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 311th Infantry, 78th Division, during its organization, services to training, and in all of its operations, Colonel Stokes handled the Government of the United States, in a duty of great all of his tasks with marked efficiency and in a manner that responsibility during World War I. In the service of the reflected great credit upon himself. By his most careful and organization, development, and administration of the War thorough preparations, sound judgment, skillful and Risk Bureau, Major Straight's efforts resulted in marked energetic leadership, he contributed in a large measure to efficiency in the handling of the large volume of insurance, the successes achieved by his regiment against the enemy. as well as the numerous applications for allotments and  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) allowances which covered almost the entire personnel of the Born: at Colleton, South Carolina American Expeditionary Forces. As an Assistant in the First Home Town: Early Branch, South Carolina Section of the General Staff of the 1st Army, he rendered particularly valuable services to the Government by his STONE, DAVID L. great energy and high ability. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Oswego, New York Home Town: New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David L. Stone, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the STRONG, GEORGE V. Government of the United States, in a duty of great (First Award) responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Citation: Staff, G-1, 3d Division, as G-1 of that organization, and The President of the United States takes pleasure in later as G-1, 2d Army, Colonel Stone performed with presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to distinction his important duties. In the action from 5 July to George V. Strong, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate 2 August 1918, near Chateau Thierry, and in the advance to General's Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally the Ourcq River, he displayed tireless energy and ability of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of an unusually high order in supplying troops under the most the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during difficult conditions. Aggressive and resourceful, he proved World War I. While on staff duty with Headquarters, 4th equal to every emergency. Army Corps and Headquarters, 2d Army, American  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Strong was in Born: at Greenville, Mississippi charge of all troop movements preparatory to the St. Mihiel Home Town: Greenville, Mississippi attack and immediately following this attack, and was also in charge of all troop movements from the 4th Army Corps STONE, EDWARD R. in the Toul sector to the Argonne front. By his tireless Citation: energy, keen foresight, and sound judgment he perfected the The President of the United States takes pleasure in multifarious duties whereby all of these movements were presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to carried to successful completion. During this period his Edward R. Stone, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for services were conspicuously efficient and contributed exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the materially to the success of these operations. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) responsibility during World War I. As Second in Command Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Helena, Montana of the 9th Infantry, 2d Division, Colonel Stone participated with credit in the Aisne defensive, the operations in the Chateau-Thierry sector, and in the Aisne-Marne offensive. Subsequently, upon being placed in Command of the 23d

197 STRONG, RICHARD P. latter battles of this advance. In all of these important duties Citation: his calm courage, his clear judgment, and his soldierly The President of the United States takes pleasure in character had a marked influence in the attainment of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to successes of his commands. Richard P. Strong, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps),  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Lake City, Florida U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Home Town: Astatula, Florida services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army great responsibility during World War I. Possessed of the Distinguished Service Medal highest professional qualifications and actuated by zealous devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel Strong has rendered SUNDERLAND, ARCHIBALD H. services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Citation: Forces, notably as President of a Board appointed to The President of the United States takes pleasure in investigate the cause of trench fever, a disease which had presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to caused serious losses to the effectiveness of the allied Archibald H. Sunderland, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for armies. The scientific research of this Board under his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the skillful direction led to the discovery of the means by which Government of the United States, in a duty of great trench fever is transmitted and in the establishment of responsibility during World War I. As Commandant of the effective measures for its prevention. Coast Artillery School and in the reorganization and  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) administration of that institution, General Sunderland Born: at Fortress Monroe, Virginia thereby enabled it to meet effectively the demands made Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts upon it for training candidates for commissions in the Coast Artillery Corps. SULTAN, DANIEL I.  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) (First Award) Born: at Delavan, Illinois Citation: Home Town: Delavan, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel SWAIM, DAVID R. I. Sultan (0-2212), Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the R. Swaim, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Personnel Section in the Office of the Executive Assistant to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the Chief of Staff of the Army during the war and the Government of the United States, in a duty of great demobilization, Colonel Sultan formulated policies covering responsibility during World War I. While serving as commissioned personnel and handled with marked ability Division Machine-Gun Officer, 33d Division, Lieutenant many complex questions of grave importance to the War colonel Swaim displayed remarkable ability in the Department and to the entire Army. His work was supervision, disposition, and general control of the machine- characterized by conspicuous breadth of vision and keen gun units of the division. By his high professional foresight. His splendid judgment and the sound policies attainments and indefatigable zeal he brought the division initiated by him contributed in a large measure to the machine-gun units to an unusual state of efficiency, thus successful handling of the commissioned personnel of the contributing greatly to the successes achieved by the Army. He rendered service of signal worth to the division. Government in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 8 (1924)  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Fairmount, Illinois Born: at Oxford, Mississippi Home Town: Danville, Illinois Home Town: Oxford, Mississippi Personal Awards: 4@ Army Distinguished Service Medals SWEENEY, WALTER C. Citation: SUMMERALL, CHARLES P. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter The President of the United States takes pleasure in C. Sweeney, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Charles P. Summerall, Major General, U.S. Army, for Government of the United States, in a duty of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great 28th Division, Colonel Sweeney rendered conspicuously responsibility during World War I. General Summerall valuable services in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the Commanded in turn a Brigade of the 1st Division in the capture of the strong enemy positions at le Chene Tondu, operations near Montdidier, the 1st Division during the Apremont, Chatel-Chehery, and Hill No. 244, by his marked Soissons and St. Mihiel offensives and in the early battles of ability and tactical knowledge he proved a material factor in the Meuse-Argonne advance, and the 5th Army Corps in the the successes achieved during these important operations. 198  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Malden, Mississippi Born: at Wheeling, West Virginia Home Town: Newtonville, Mississippi Home Town: Wheeling, West Virginia TAYLOR, HARRY SWEET (FALCONER), ETHEL E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ethel Taylor, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally E. Sweet (Falconer), Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. Arriving in France on 11 June 1917, as Chief responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the Engineer, American Expeditionary Forces, General Taylor Nurses' Mobilization Stations in New York City, Chief organized and administered the Engineer Department, which Nurse Sweet (now Mrs. Theodore Falconer) contributed included the construction of wharves, depots, railways, largely to the rapid and successful embarkation of over barracks, and shelters throughout the theater of operations. 10,000 nurses for overseas duty during the World War. She He continued these duties with most marked and displayed exceptional zeal, foresight, and good judgment in conspicuous ability, building a complete and efficiently organizing the separate staffs of this large group of nurses, functioning institution. and by her efficiency, industry, and tact made possible  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) the transfer to Europe of this large contingent of women, an Born: at Tilton, New Hampshire unusual and difficult feat performed under the most trying Home Town: Tilton, New Hampshire and perplexing conditions.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) TEBBETTS, HARRY H. Born: at Detroit, Michigan Citation: Home Town: Canada The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry SYMMONDS, CHARLES J. H. Tebbetts, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Charles J. Symmonds, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, of the Services of Supply, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Colonel Tebbetts demonstrated marked energy and Government of the United States, in a duty of great executive ability in the management of troop evacuation responsibility during World War I. Colonel Symmonds from France, and especially Commanded for many months the important Intermediate subsequent to the armistice in the repatriation of the Storage Depot at Gievres. He successfully administered a American Expeditionary Forces, when several hundred large personnel and supervised the growth of Gievres as a thousand men were returned to the United States each storage depot. He organized the system of supply from that month. He has rendered services of great value. station so efficiently that there were not shortages, either for  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) food or material, at the regulating stations dependent upon Born: at Great Falls, New Hampshire Gievres for supply during all the active operations. Home Town: Haverhill, Mississippi   War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) TEFFT, WILLIAM H. Born: at Holland, Michigan Citation: Home Town: Kenosha, Wisconsin The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to TAYLOR, BRAINARD William H. Tefft, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Brainard Taylor, Colonel (Motor Transport Corps), U.S. of Evacuation Hospital No. 7 at Chateau Montomglaust, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Colonel Tefft performed his exacting duties with unflagging services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of energy and marked executive ability. Overcoming grave great responsibility during World War I. Serving as Chief difficulties due to inadequate personnel and equipment, he Motor Transport Officer of the Advance Section, S.O.S., succeeded in receiving, treating, and evacuating a large Colonel Taylor gave proof of excellent judgment and number of wounded from the Marne offensive with notable untiring energy in the performance of his duties. By his success, thereby rendering services of the utmost value to success in overcoming numerous obstacles involved in the the American Expeditionary Forces. transportation of supplies and troops, he rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Belmont, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Home Town: Belmont, New York 199 TENNEY, CHARLES H. Expeditionary Forces. Largely through his individual Citation: efforts, the treatment of the sick was so standardized, The President of the United States takes pleasure in coordinated, and proficiently perfected as to result in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to direct saving of many lives and a consequent conservation Charles H. Tenney, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, of man power and morale of these forces. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Born: at Milton, Massachusetts the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland responsibility during World War I, first as Chief of the Financial and Accounting Division of the Ordnance THOMAS, JOHN R., JR. Department, in which position he was charged with Citation: effecting the disbursement of all ordnance funds and with The President of the United States takes pleasure in accounting for all ordnance property; next as Special presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Representative of the Chief of Ordnance to coordinate the R. Thomas, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for financial and accounting operations of the Ordnance exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Department in the United States with those in France; and Government of the United States, in a duty of great finally, as Chairman and organizer of the Ordnance Salvage responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Aviation Board, in which capacity he was charged with the duty of Division of the Intelligence Section, Colonel Thomas perfecting the organization and outlining the procedure of displayed unusual energy and skill in the collection and that Board and with reviewing its recommendations with dissemination of information regarding the enemy's air respect to the disposition of great quantities of forces. During part of the period covered by the Meuse- surplus stores. He performed all his duties with zeal, sound Argonne offensive operations he acted as Head of the judgment, and exceptional ability, thereby rendering Intelligence Section and performed the duties of that services of great value to the Government. position with marked ability and sound judgment.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Everett, Massachusetts  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Home Town: Longmeadow, Massachusetts Born: at Metropolis, Illinois Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

TERRELL, JOHN P. THOMPSON, CHARLES F. Citation: (First Award) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John The President of the United States takes pleasure in P. Terrell, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Charles F. Thompson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I. As Assistant G-4, and services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of later as G-4, 2d Army Corps, from July 1918 to January great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief 1919, Colonel Terrell displayed exceptional ability in the of Staff, G-2, of the 1st Army, Lieutenant Colonel administration of that division of the Corps staff. During the Thompson aided in its organization by his skill and sound operations which broke the Hindenburg line between judgment, participating in the preliminary preparations and Cambrai and St. Quentin his great energy and able handling operations at the St. Mihiel salient. The successes achieved of matters of supply and transportation for the organizations by his section are largely due to his high military of the Corps contributed in a marked degree to the success attainments, his great energy, and painstaking devotion to of the operations. duty. He served with equal ability as G-2 of the 2d Army in  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Yonkers, New York September 1918, at Home Town: Yonkers, New York all times showing great skill and accomplishing results of exceptional value. THAYER, WILLIAM S.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Jamestown, North Dakota Citation: Home Town: Jamestown, Nebraska The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to THOMPSON, DORA E. William S. Thayer, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dora responsibility during World War I. As Chief Consultant in E. Thompson, Superintendent, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for Medicine of the American Expeditionary Forces, with exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the untiring zeal General Thayer devoted his time, energy, and Government of the United States, in a duty of great high professional talents in promoting the organization of responsibility during World War I as Superintendent of the eminent medical officers for the prosecution of efficient Army Nurse Corps. To Superintendent Thompson's treatment among the sick and wounded of the American 200 accuracy, good judgment, and untiring devotion to duty is TOBIN, WILLIAM H. due the splendid management of the Army Nurse Corps Citation: during the emergency. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Cold Spring, New York William H. Tobin, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great THOMPSON, JOHN T. responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the Citation: Army Artillery Park of the 1st Army, American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces, by his broad grasp of the problems of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John ammunition supply Colonel Tobin contributed in a marked T. Thompson, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for degree to the solution of this most difficult problem and also exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the to the success of the artillery of the 1st Army during the St. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Small  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Arms Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, in Born: at Middleboro, Massachusetts which capacity he was charged with the design and Home Town: San Francisco, California production of all small arms and ammunition thereby supplied to the United States Army, which results he TODD, HENRY D., JR. achieved with such signal success that serviceable rifles and Citation: ample ammunition therefor were at all times available for all The President of the United States takes pleasure in troops ready to receive and use them. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry  War Department, General Orders No. 34 (1919) D. Todd, Jr., Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Born: at Newport, Kentucky Home Town: Newport, Kentucky exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. TILLMAN, SAMUEL E. As Commanding General of the 58th Field Artillery Citation: Brigade, 33d Division, General Todd demonstrated marked The President of the United States takes pleasure in skill as an artillery officer in the preparations for the attack presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to of the 5th Corps on the Kriemhilde Stellung on 1 November Samuel E. Tillman, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for 1918, and in support of the 89th Division in its further exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the advance and crossing of the Meuse River from 6 to 11 Government of the United States, in a duty of great November 1918. the Brigade which he commanded responsibility during World War I, as Superintendent, U.S. effectively supported the 1st, 91st, 32d, and 89th Divisions, Military Academy, during the period of the emergency.  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) during the period of the operations to which it served with Born: at Shelbyville, Tennessee them. His services have been of particular value to the Home Town: Shelbyville, Tennessee American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) Born: at Clauverick, New York TINLEY, MATHEW A. Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in TOLMAN, EDGAR B. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Mathew A. Tinley, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar Government of the United States, in a duty of great B. Tolman, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally responsibility during World War I. Colonel Tinley displayed meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptional qualities of leadership in Command of the 168th the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Infantry, 42d Division, which under his able leadership World War I. As Executive Officer in charge of the fulfilled every mission assigned to it. He was untiring in Selective Draft in Illinois, by his unusual executive ability, energy and devotion to his important duties, acting with rare tact and skill, great initiative and resourcefulness sound judgment and initiative in times of emergency. His exercised at all times under most trying and novel conduct was an inspiration to the men of his command, conditions which arose in connection with the whom he led repeatedly in successful engagements.  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919) administration of the Selective Service Act, Major Tolman Born: at Council Bluffs, Iowa achieved a pronounced and conspicuous success in the Home Town: Council Bluffs, Iowa performance of difficult and highly responsible duties, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at India Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

201 TOOMBS, LOUIS A. TRACY, JOSEPH P. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph A. Toombs, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), P. Tracy, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. As Provost responsibility during World War I, while in charge of the Marshal in Italy, a position of great responsibility, during Enlisted Division of the Adjutant General's Office during the critical situation arising from the decision of the Peace the war, in which capacity his sound judgment and Conference on the Fiume question, by the means of good administrative ability were conspicuous. judgment and tact, Lieutenant Colonel Toombs so managed  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919) the situation as to prevent all friction between the American Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Monroeton, Pennsylvania Expeditionary Forces and the Italian populace. Due to his efficiency the military police of Italy were held to a high state of military training and discipline. He has rendered TREAT, CHARLES G. services of much value. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Pickens, Mississippi presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Meridian, Mississippi Charles G. Treat, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the TOWNSEND, ORVAL P. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Military Mission to Italy and Commanding Base presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Orval Section No. 8, by his untiring devotion to duty, loyalty, and P. Townsend, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for zeal, General Treat performed his intricate duties with exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the marked ability and sound judgment. By his cheerfulness and Government of sound diplomatic ability he furthered those cordial relations the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during which existed between the American and Italian troops, and World War I, in connection with the mobilization, was an important factor in maintaining the morale at a high organization, and training of Porto Rico's quota of troops in state of efficiency during the trying days prior to the the World War. armistice.  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920) Born: at Shawneetown, Illinois Born: at Dexter, Missouri Home Town: Shawneetown, Illinois Home Town: Monroe, Wisconsin

TRACY, EVARTS TRIPP, GUY E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Evarts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guy E. Tracy, Major (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Tripp, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I. As the pioneer World War I. General Tripp, as Chief of the Production Camouflage Officer in the United States Army, by his Division of the Ordnance Department, and later as Assistant marked ability Major Tracy ably assisted in recruiting and Chief of Ordnance, displayed fine technical ability and organizing personnel for this important work and in broad judgment in systematizing methods and practices preparing lists of equipment and necessary material for the resulting in the efficient cooperation of industries producing carrying out of this enterprise. He served as Chief Instructor articles of ordnance for the Army. in Camouflaging at the Engineer School at Langres from its  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) organization until August 1918. To him is due the success in Born: at Wells, Missouri Home Town: Washington, D.C. developing a school courage and a field exhibit that disseminated important knowledge among a large number of the combat personnel of the American Expeditionary TRIPPE, HARRY M. Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Home Town: Plainfield, New Jersey M. Trippe, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of 202 great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding skill in directing the construction and maintenance of Officer of the 308th Engineers, 83d Division, a position of extensive telephone and wireless systems he contributed great responsibility, much of the engineering success in materially to the success of combat operations. facilitating the progress and supply of the 3d Army Corps  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) during the Meuse-Argonne operation is due to his efforts Born: at Moorhead, Minnesota Home Town: Washington, D.C. and ability. He rendered important services to the United States.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) TURCK, RAYMOND C. Born: at Whitewater, Wisconsin Citation: Home Town: Whitewater, Wisconsin The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to TROTT, CLEMENT A. Raymond C. Turck, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), Citation: U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I. As Division Clement A. Trott, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Surgeon, 35th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the offensive, Colonel Turck organized the medical service of Government of the United States, in a duty of great that division and provided hospitalization and evacuation responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the facilities for the sick and wounded under conditions which 5th Division, through his intimate knowledge of staff duties rendered the service of the Medical Department unusually and the requirements of troops of the line, Colonel Trott hazardous and difficult. organized a staff which insured efficient cooperation in  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) combat. His ability was shown in sound tactical directions Born: at Gratiot County, Michigan Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida to his division, which insured successes in four offensive operations.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) TURNBULL, SAMUEL J. Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Citation: Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to TROWBRIDGE, AUGUSTUS Samuel J. Turnbull, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer Augustus Trowbridge, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for of Evacuation Hospital No. 9, Major Turnbull performed his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exacting duties with notable success. Overcoming numerous Government of the United States, in a duty of great obstacles, by his keen foresight and administrative ability he responsibility during World War I. As Supervisor of the was instrumental in securing the prompt evacuation and technique of flash and sound ranging, by his complete effective treatment of a large number of sick and wounded. scientific knowledge and keen devotion to his important  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) duties Lieutenant Colonel Trowbridge rendered services Born: at Monticello, Florida Home Town: Monticello, Florida of great value. Due to his good judgment and painstaking energy suitable personnel were selected and properly trained in the efficient operation of the Flash and Sound Ranging TUTTLE, ARNOLD D. Service of the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arnold Home Town: Princeton, New Jersey D. Tuttle, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the TRUESDELL, KARL Government of the United States, in a duty of great (First Award) responsibility during World War I. In his capacity as Citation: Assistant to the Chief Surgeon, and later as a member of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Karl Tuttle supervised the preparation of hospitalization plans Truesdell, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, and their execution and assisted in the evacuation of sick for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to and wounded form the battle fields in such manner as to the Government of greatly increase the efficiency of his department. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) World War I. As Signal Officer of the 1st Division and the Born: at Sturgis, South Dakota Home Town: Highland Falls, New York 5th Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Truesdell displayed high professional attainments and unflagging zeal. By his

203 TWACHTMAN, JOHN ALDEN  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Born: at Havre de Grace, Maryland Citation: Home Town: Havre de Grace, Maryland The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John TYLER, MAX CLAYTON Alden Twachtman, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for (First Award) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Battalion and later presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Max Regimental Commander, 103d Field Artillery, 26th Clayton Tyler, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, Division, in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse- for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Argonne offensives, Colonel Twachtman was conspicuous the Government of the United States, in a duty of great for his courage, marked ability, and leadership qualities. At responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer all times he displayed superior tactical judgment and and Military Advisor to the Director General of Military knowledge of artillery, and by his devotion to duty, great Railways, Colonel Tyler has displayed high professional resourcefulness, and high military attainments he rendered attainments and given valuable assistance in procuring the maximum support to the Infantry to which he was personnel and equipment for the railway service abroad. attached, thereby contributing in a large measure to their  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) success. Born: at Fargo, North Dakota  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Home Town: Fargo, Nebraska Born: at Greenwitch, Connecticut Home Town: Greenwich, Connecticut TYNDALL, ROBERT H. Citation: TWELVETREE, HERBERT J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert The President of the United States takes pleasure in H. Tyndall, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Herbert J. Twelvetree, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Government of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished United States, in a duty of great responsibility during services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of World War I, as Commander, 150th Field Artillery, 42d great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief Division, in the Baccarat, champagne, Aisne-Marne, St. of Staff, G-1, 37th Division, throughout its operations in Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne operations, part of which time France, Lieutenant Colonel Twelvetree displayed unusual he Commanded one or more additional elements of the ability, leadership, resourcefulness, and high technical skill, Artillery with which he was operating. Colonel Tyndall's thus contributing in a material way to the successful high technical attainments, his untiring energy and devotion operations of his division. to duty were important factors in the successful operations  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) Born: at Cleveland, Ohio of the American Expeditionary Forces. Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923) Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana TYDINGS, MILLARD E. Citation: TYNER, GEORGE P. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Millard E. Tydings, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished George P. Tyner, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. While Government of the United States, in a duty of great Commanding the 111th Machine Gun Battalion, 29th responsibility during World War I. Colonel Tyner served Division, during the Meuse-Argonne operations, north of first as Assistant G-4 of the 1st Army and later as G-4 of the Verdun, 8 to 30 October 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Tydings 2d Army. He rendered devoted, skillful, and efficient distinguished himself by his energy, fearlessness, and high service in the supply of the 1st and 2d Armies during the St. qualifications for the gravely responsible duties devolving Mihiel offensive in the Forest of Argonne and in the upon him. The exceptionally effective use made by him of Woevre. His painstaking and tireless energy contributed the weapons at his command rendered an advance possible materially to the success of these operations. against formidable hostile field works. His constant personal  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) reconnaissance of front line positions of the Infantry made Born: at Davenport, Iowa possible an effective disposal of machine guns and artillery Home Town: Chicago, Illinois in support of the efforts of the Infantry to advance and contributed in a large measure to the success of the brigade which his command was supporting. 204 TYSON, LAWRENCE D. Born: at Fort Walla Walla, Washington Home Town: Los Angeles, California Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to UPTON, LAROY S. Lawrence D. Tyson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to LaRoy responsibility during World War I. General Tyson S. Upton, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Commanded with distinction the 59th Infantry Brigade, 30th meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Division, throughout its training period and during its active the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during operations against the enemy. His determination and skill as World War I. General Upton Commanded with conspicuous a military leader were reflected in the successes of his ability the 9th Infantry in the trench sector south of Verdun brigade in the attack and capture of Brancourt and Premont, and in all its operations before Chateau-Thierry. In the where a large number of prisoners and much material fell campaign north of Verdun, in October 1918, as Commander into our hands. He rendered services of great worth to the of the 57th Infantry Brigade, 29th Division, he exhibited American Expeditionary Forces. qualities of brilliant leadership, successfully participating in  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) the battles at Molleville Farm, Grand Montagne, Etraye, and Born: at Greenville, North Carolina in those east of the Meuse. At all times he remained near his Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee front lines, personally directing the attacks and serving as a constant inspiration to his men. ULIO, JAMES A.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) (First Award) Born: at Decatur, Michigan Home Town: Big Rapids, Michigan Citation: Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army The President of the United States takes pleasure in Distinguished Service Medal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James A. Ulio (0-1984), Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, VAN CISE, PHILIP S. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Citation: the Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip Staff, G-1, of the 4th Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Ulio S. Van Cise, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for showed marked organizing and administrative ability. By exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the his tireless efforts and ceaseless energy he contributed in a Government of the United States, in a duty of great large degree to the successes achieved by the 4th Army responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Corps in the Toul sector and in the battles of the St. Mihiel Staff, G-2, 81st Division, from September 1918 until June salient. Later he handled with great success the evacuation 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Van Cise displayed exceptional and feeding of French civilians in the occupied territory ability in the administration and operation of that section of recovered from the enemy, rendering invaluable services to the Division Staff. By his keen foresight, sound judgment, the American Expeditionary Forces. and military attainments of a high order, he was able at all  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) times to secure valuable information of the enemy and to Born: at Fort Walla Walla, Washington Home Town: Fort Keogh, Montana keep his Commanding General well informed, thereby Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals contributing materially to the successful operations of his division. UPHAM, JOHN S.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Deadwood, South Dakota Citation: Home Town: Denver, Colorado The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John VAN DEMAN, RALPH H. S. Upham, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief of H. Van Deman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Staff, G-3, and Acting Chief of Staff, 36th Division, during exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the organization and training of the division in the United Government of the United States, in a duty of great States and in France. In these positions of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Military responsibility Lieutenant Colonel Upham displayed sound Intelligence Branch, General Staff, in organizing the judgment, high professional skill, executive and Intelligence Service of the Army in the United States, to administrative ability, and devotion to duty, his services Colonel Van Deman's ability, untiring zeal, and devotion to contributing greatly to the successes of the 36th Division in duty the building up of a very efficient Intelligence Service its operations with the American Expeditionary Forces. of the Army was largely due.  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) 205 Born: at Delaware, Ohio Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Delaware, Ohio responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer, 102d Engineers, and as Engineer Officer of the 27th VAN HORN, ROBERT O. Division, General Vanderbilt's marked qualities of Citation: leadership and thorough training and instruction developed The President of the United States takes pleasure in a high state of military efficiency in his command, as presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert demonstrated throughout its entire service. O. Van Horn, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 118 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at New York, New York Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: New York, New York responsibility during World War I. On the night of 3 November 1918, Colonel Van Horn led his regiment of the VANDERVORT, LYNNETTE L. 9th Infantry, 2d Division, against the enemy positions in the Citation: edge of the Bois de Belval. The regiment passed through the The President of the United States takes pleasure in woods and the enemy lines and took up a position 6 presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to kilometers in rear of the enemy, capturing many prisoners Lynnette L. Vandervort, Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse and much war material. At daylight, 4 November, his Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished regiment was heavily counterattacked but not dislodged. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The effect of night penetration of the enemy lines caused the great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of enemy on the right and left of the 2d Division sector to fall the Mars Hospital Center, France, during the World War, back to the east bank of the Meuse River. Chief Nurse Vandervort was largely responsible for the  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1921) nursing care of thousands of sick and wounded at that Born: at Whipple Barracks, Arizona center. Her work was characterized by great efficiency, tact, Home Town: Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming and good judgment. Later, as Chief Nurse of the Nurses' Embarkation Center at Vannes, France, she had under her VAN NATTA, THOMAS F., JR. care at one time as many as 1,100 nurses for whom she was Citation: responsible. Her efforts in this capacity to facilitate the work The President of the United States takes pleasure in of demobilization, and to improve the general welfare of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to nurses, contributed largely not only to the success of their Thomas F. Van Natta, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), concentration and organization for transfer to the United U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished States but also to their high morale and physical well-being. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) great responsibility during World War I, while serving as Born: at La Salle, Illinois Military Attaché at Havana, Cuba. Home Town: Denver, Colorado  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) Born: at Atchison, Kansas VERDI, WILLIAM F. Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in VAN VOORHIS, DANIEL presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: William F. Verdi, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel Government of the United States, in a duty of great Van Voorhis, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I, as Surgical Consultant exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the and Specialist in Surgery of the Chest in hospital formations Government of the United States, in a duty of great at the front during the operations on the Marne and the St. responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff at the Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, Colonel Van  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Voorhis' services in governing and controlling the Troop Born: at Italy Movement Branch at the Port of Embarkation materially Home Town: New Haven, Connecticut aided in the efficient transport of troops and supplies overseas. VIDMER, GEORGE  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Citation: Born: at Zanesville, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Zanesville, Ohio presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George Vidmer, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 306th Infantry, 77th Division, Colonel Vidmer Cornelius Vanderbilt, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for demonstrated marked ability as a military leader. His sound exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the 206 judgment and tireless energy were largely responsible for areas. By his timely anticipation of requirements he assisted the successes which his regiment gained in its operations in a marked degree the support of our operations against the against the enemy. enemy.  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Mobile, Alabama Born: at Torrington, California Home Town: Mobile, Alabama Home Town: Torrington, California Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal WAHL, LUTZ Citation: VINCETT, GEORGE H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lutz The President of the United States takes pleasure in Wahl, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of George H. Vincett, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and World War I. In Command of the 58th Infantry, 4th distinguished services to the Government of the United Division, from 6 August 1917 to 1 February 1918, General States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Wahl demonstrated leadership of a high order, untiring As Chief of Construction and Operation of the car-erecting energy, and sound judgment. As Chief of the Operations plant at La Rochelle, Lieutenant Colonel Vincett performed Section, General Staff, War Department from 4 February with credit a task of great magnitude. By his skill in 1918 to 12 May 1918, he displayed rare professional organizing labor and ability in imbuing the men with attainments, initiating and developing many valuable ideas enthusiasm, he was enabled to increase greatly the output of in the organization of the Operations Section. As Brigadier his plant. The persistent high quality of the duty performed General Commanding the 14th Infantry Brigade, 7th by him greatly facilitated the major operations of the Division, from 19 May 1918 to 3 November 1919, he again American armies in the field. displayed unusual gifts of organization, leadership, and  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Syracuse, New York tactical judgment, both during the period of organization Home Town: Butler, Pennsylvania and training of his Brigade, as well as in combat operations in France. VORIS, ALVIN C.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Milwaukee, Wisconsin Citation: Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvin WAINER, MAX R. C. Voris, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Max States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. R. Wainer, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. As Chief Signal Officer, successively of the 1st Division, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the 1st Army Corps, and the 3d Army, Colonel Voris services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of rendered conspicuous services. With tireless energy and great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the indefatigable zeal, he performed a task of great magnitude, Quartermaster at Nievers, by his zeal and rare talent for insuring at all times the installation and maintenance of organization, Lieutenant Colonel Wainer contributed in a communications throughout the Marne and Meuse-Argonne large measure to the prompt and efficient operation of the offensives, contributing in a marked degree to the successes first advance supply depot of the American Expeditionary attained. Forces. Later he proved himself sound in judgment and of  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919) Born: at Neoga, Illinois exceptional ability when he organized and operated the Home Town: Neoga, Illinois Classification Depot at Blois. He showed marked discernment and determination in the reclassification and WADHAMS, SANFORD H. assignment of commissioned personnel, performing most Citation: exacting duties with brilliant success. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Russia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Delaware City, Delaware Sanford H. Wadhams, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to WAINWRIGHT, JONATHAN MAYHEW the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. In his capacity as The President of the United States takes pleasure in Assistant to the Chief Surgeon, American Expeditionary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Forces, and later as a member of the General Staff, Colonel Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Wadhams ably supervised the hospitalization and Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished evacuation activities of the Medical Corps in advanced 207 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: Dayton, Ohio great responsibility during World War I. As Division Inspector and more especially as an Acting General Staff WAITE, SUMNER Officer of the 27th Division in the Dickebusch sector in Citation: Belgium, the Ypres-Lys offensive, and the battle of the La The President of the United States takes pleasure in Selle River, in France, by his energy, efficient coordination presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to of details and persistent application to his task, Lieutenant Sumner Waite, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Colonel Wainwright regulated all movements of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the division, involving the evacuation of wounded, the relief of Government of the United States, in a duty of great units of the line, supplying of rations and ammunition, and responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of the control of communications, with such marked success as Staff, G-2, 37th Division, from 15 August 1918 to 13 incurred a minimum of loss in each operation. October 1918, he organized and developed a splendid  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920) intelligence system by which he kept his Division Born: December 10, 1864 at New York, New York Commander constantly well-informed of the enemy on his Home Town: Rye, New York front. By the skillful direction of the Intelligence Service he provided a material factor in the successes gained by his WAINWRIGHT, JONATHAN MAYHEW (POW- Division. Aggressive and resourceful, he proved equal to WWII) every emergency. Later, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, of (First Award) the same Division, he demonstrated high professional Citation: attainments, sound tactical judgment, and keen The President of the United States takes pleasure in farsightedness. He at all times displayed assiduous presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to application to each important task, rendering services of Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright (0-2131), Lieutenant Colonel signal worth and conspicuous merit in a position of great (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and responsibility. distinguished services to the Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Born: at Highland Lake, Maine As Assistant Chief of Staff, 82d Division, First Assistant to Home Town: Portland, Maine the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 3d Army, and later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, American Expeditionary WALDRON, WILLIAM H. Forces in Germany, by his untiring energy, devotion to duty, Citation: and exercise of initiative Lieutenant Colonel Wainwright The President of the United States takes pleasure in contributed in a large measure to the success attained by the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to commands with which he served. William H. Waldron, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: August 23, 1883 at Fort Walla Walla, Washington Government of the United Home Town: Chicago, Illinois States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (WWII), Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals, as Chief of Staff, 80th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne Bronze Star, Prisoner of War Medal offensive Colonel Waldron's extraordinary energy, initiative, and ability contributed largely to the success of WAITE, HENRY M. the operations of the division. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Born: at Huntington, West Virginia The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Welch, West Virginia presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Boxer M. Waite, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Rebellion), Army Distinguished Service Medal exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great WALES, BOYD responsibility during World War I. As Deputy Director Citation: General of Transportation, Headquarters, Services of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Supply, later as Constructing Engineer of the Transportation presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Boyd Corps and Deputy Director General of Transportation, Zone Wales, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for of the Armies, Colonel Waite displayed marked technical exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the ability, initiative, and judgment of a high order. Government of the United Subsequently, as a member of the Bridgehead Commission States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. of the 3d Army, as Chief Motor Transport Officer of the 3d As Commander of the 147th Regiment of Field Artillery of Army, and as Advisor to the Officer in Charge of Civil the 57th Field Artillery Brigade, 32d Division, Colonel Affairs at Advanced General Headquarters, he displayed Wales Commanded his regiment with marked ability those same high qualities which characterized his previous throughout the campaign of the Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, distinguished service. and Meuse-Argonne. By his energy and devotion to duty he  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920) contributed materially to the success of the 57th Field Born: at Toledo, Ohio 208 Artillery Brigade during its support of the 32d Division, and inestimable value to the Government and a material at other times its support of five other divisions. He has contribution to the rehabilitation of the disabled. rendered service of much value.  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Born: at Lodi, New Jersey Born: at Brownville, Nebraska Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Howard, South Carolina WALKER, KENZIE W. WALKE, WILLOUGHBY Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Kenzie presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to W. Walker, Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Willoughby Walke, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Assistant to the Chief of Finance, charged responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer with the responsibility for the settlement of many thousands of the Middle Atlantic Coast Artillery District during the of claims of officers and men of the Nation's Army, Colonel war, Colonel Walke's services were conspicuous in the Walker displayed extraordinary administrative and administration of that command in the execution of executive ability, sound business judgment, unflagging all projects coming within his control for the organization energy, and devotion to duty. The services rendered the and training of Coast Artillery Corps units for overseas Government were of immeasurable value in a position of service. great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Norfolk, Virginia Born: at Pin Oak, Texas Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia Home Town: Schulenburg, Texas

WALKER, GEORGE WALKER, MERIWETHER L. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George Walker, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Meriwether L. Walker, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As a member of Base responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Motor Hospital No. 18, in the prevention of the spreading of Transport Service General Walker rendered services of diseases at the base ports, and later as Clinical Chief of much value. With tireless energy he assailed an important Genito-urinary Section of the Medical Department in task, and by his zealous efforts met all difficulties arising France, Colonel Walker rendered services of inestimable from irregular shipments and lack of adequate material, value to the Government. His untiring energy and successfully organizing the Motor Transport Service, and unremitting devotion to duty, coupled with his technical brought it to a high state of efficiency, thereby materially knowledge as a professional urologist, were of material assisting in the solution of the important problem of value and contributed markedly to the transportation in the American Expeditionary Forces. successful operations of the American forces in France.  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Lynchburg, Virginia Born: at York, South Carolina Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland WALKER, WILLIAM H. WALKER, JOHN B. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John William H. Walker, Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, B. Walker, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Walker's responsibility during World War I, as Commanding Officer extraordinary technical ability, untiring industry, and great of Base Hospital No. 116, American Expeditionary Forces, zeal have enabled remarkable results to be achieved in the and later as Consultant in the United States during the Production Division of the Chemical Warfare period of demobilization. The services rendered by Colonel Service in the face of many obstacles encountered. Walker in standardizing and supervising the treatment of the  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) wounded and suffering from gunshot fractures were of Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

209 WALLACE, FRED C. WALSH, ROBERT D. (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred D. Walsh, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally C. Wallace, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of World War I. In Command of the important base ports of St. great responsibility during World War I. As Inspector- Nazaire and Bordeaux, France, and as Deputy Director Instructor for the Chief of Field Artillery from 16 April General of Transportation, General Walsh's services have 1918 to 16 October 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Wallace been characterized by exceptional ability, energy, and rendered valuable service in raising the efficiency of Field devotion to duty. Artillery brigades and in recommending the measures  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1922) needful to be taken to prepare these brigades for service Born: at Alleghany, California Home Town: Redwood City, California overseas.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at McMinnville, Tennessee WARBURTON, BARCLAY H. Home Town: McMinnville, Tennessee Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WALLACE, WILLIAM B. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Barclay H. Warburton, Major (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great William B. Wallace, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. responsibility during World War I. While serving as Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Military Attaché at Paris, France, by his devotion to duty, services to the Government of intelligent cooperation, and indefatigable efforts Major the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Warburton rendered invaluable assistance and conspicuous World War I. As a Member of the American Section, service to the military representative of the United States on Supreme War Council, Lieutenant Colonel Wallace has the Supreme War Council. rendered invaluable service in handling with especial ability  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) and good judgment matters of the greatest importance to all Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Wyncote, Pennsylvania the allied and associated Governments.  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Canada WARD, FRANKLIN W. Home Town: Marquette, Michigan Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WALSH, JAMES L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Franklin W. Ward, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Government of the United States, in a duty of great L. Walsh, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I, as Division Adjutant and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Acting Chief of Staff of the 27th Division and as Government of the United States, in a duty of great Commanding Officer of the 106th Infantry. As responsibility during World War I, first as Chief of the Commanding Officer, 106th Infantry, Colonel Ward's Personnel Division, Office of the Chief of Ordnance, which personal courage, determination, and thoroughness in the he organized and administered with conspicuous success handling of his regiment under heavy fire during the battle during the first nine months of the war, a critical period of the LeSelle River in the Somme offensive of October during which all ordnance activities depended upon the 1918, were conspicuous. successful handling of the personnel problem, and later as  War Department, General Orders No. 118 (1919) Personal and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Ordnance, Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Albany, New York in which capacity his breadth of vision, tact, sound judgment, and loyalty were invaluable to the Government in the numerous highly WARD, RALPH T. confidential matters entrusted to his care. In each of these Citation: position Colonel Walsh's service to the Government were The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally conspicuous and meritorious. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) T. Ward, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for Born: at Boston, Massachusetts exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the 210 Operations Subsection G-3, 1st Army, Colonel Ward was Born: at Bay City, Michigan given the responsibility of drawing up plans, preparing Home Town: Detroit, Michigan orders, making personal reconnaissances, and insuring mutual relations with adjacent armies. He fulfilled these WARREN, CHARLES ELLIOT functions with exceptional ability, and his work was largely Citation: responsible for the successes achieved during the St. Mihiel The President of the United States takes pleasure in and Meuse-Argonne offensives. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Charles Elliot Warren, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Born: at Fayette County, Missouri Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Home Town: Denver, Colorado distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, WARFIELD, AUGUSTUS B. while in charge of the finances of the Small Arms Division, Citation: Ordnance Office, where his eminent ability as a financier The President of the United States takes pleasure in and as an executive were invaluable in the early presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to organization of the division. Later, as Chief of the Small- Augustus B. Warfield, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, Arms Section, Procurement Division, Ordnance Office of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Secretary of War, Lieutenant Colonel Warren rendered the Government of the United States, in a duty of great conspicuous service in the conduct of its immense affairs. responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) of the 322d Field Artillery, 83d Division, from 22 August Born: at Brooklyn, New York 1917 until 15 February 1919, Colonel Warfield displayed Home Town: New York, New York untiring energy, unusual administrative ability, and an unfailing dependability, these qualities being reflected in the WASHBURN, FREDERIC A. excellence of his regiment. His outstanding ability as an Citation: organizer, his leadership and his devotion to duty were The President of the United States takes pleasure in material factors in the successful operations of his division. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Frederic A. Washburn, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), Born: at Prattsburg, New York U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Home Town: Buffalo, New York services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding WARNER, OSCAR C. Officer of Base Hospital No. 6, American Expeditionary Citation: Forces, and as Surgeon of Base Section No. 3, positions of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility, by his ability, energy, and whole- presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar hearted devotion to duty Lieutenant Colonel Washburn has C. Warner, Major (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for rendered services of great value. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at New Bedford, Massachusetts responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer, Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts General Intermediate Storage Depot, Gievres, France, and later as Regulating Officer and G-4 Representative of the WATKINS, LEWIS H. General Intermediate Supply Depot at Gievres, by Citation: his indefatigable zeal, devotion to duty and marked ability, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Major Warner contributed materially to the successful presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lewis accomplishment of the service of supply at that depot. H. Watkins, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 8 (1935) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Marion, New York Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Marion, New York responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-5, 1st Army, Colonel Watkins performed exacting WARREN, CHARLES B. duties with marked energy and ability, achieving valuable Citation: results. Notwithstanding his many duties, he The President of the United States takes pleasure in arranged to aid G-3, 1st Army, in the preparation of plans presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to for important operations. By his especial ability, military Charles B. Warren, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. attainments, and painstaking devotion to the tasks assigned Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished to him he contributed in a marked degree to the successes services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of achieved by our troops. great responsibility during World War I, in connection with  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) the administration of the Selective Service Law during the Born: at Nashville, Tennessee war. In all of his varied and important duties Colonel Home Town: Franklin, Tennessee Warren displayed unselfish devotion, tireless energy, and extraordinary executive ability.  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920) 211 WATSON, ERNEST E. Sanitary Inspector at Camp Funston, Kansas, Lieutenant Citation: Colonel Weed initiated and perfected the organization and The President of the United States takes pleasure in establishment of a standardized type of detention and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest quarantine camp, the successful operation of which resulted E. Watson, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally in the installation of similar camps in all large cantonments meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of throughout the United States during the war. This original the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during and constructive work of his had a marked influence in World War I, in action near Romagne, France, in October controlling epidemic diseases, then prevalent, and greatly 1918, in organizing the machine gun defense of the 89th facilitated the rapid mobilization and training of urgently Division sector. needed man power. From January until August 1918, as  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) General Sanitary Inspector, Surgeon General's Office, he Born: at Augusta, Kentucky rendered services of the highest order. Later, while on duty Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota in the Hospital Division of the Chief Surgeon's Office, American Expeditionary Forces, as Transportation Officer WATT, DAVID A. in Charge of hospital trains, ambulances, and the movement Citation: of sick and wounded within the American Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces to the Untied States during the period from January presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David to July 1919, he directed the evacuation of over 100,000 A. Watt, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), sick and wounded to the United States. U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Born: at Baltimore, Maryland great responsibility during World War I. As Adjutant, Port Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, 3 September 1917 to 10 September 1918, and 6 January 1919 to 28 February WEEKS, ALANSON 1920, Lieutenant Colonel Watt's untiring energy, Citation: resourcefulness, and devotion to duty, coupled with The President of the United States takes pleasure in administrative and executive ability of an exceptionally high presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to order, were of immeasurable value to the Government in a Alanson Weeks, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for position of great responsibility. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Sandusky, Ohio responsibility during World War I. During the World War, Home Town: Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey as Surgical Consultant and Director of Surgical Teams in hospital formations at the front during the operations on the WEBB, GEORGE H. Marne, the St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne offensives, and Citation: later in Command of Base Hospital No. 30, by his loyal The President of the United States takes pleasure in devotion to duty, sound judgment, and brilliant professional presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to attainments, Major Weeks rendered services of great value George H. Webb, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, in the care of the sick and wounded of the American troops, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to thereby contributing materially to the success of the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great American Expeditionary Forces. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Webb was  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923) entrusted with the execution of some of the largest Born: at Allegan, Michigan construction enterprises in France. Confronted by Home Town: San Francisco, California difficulties of labor, material, and equipment, he set about his task with ceaseless energy, and by his resourcefulness, WEEMS, FONTAINE CARRINGTON initiative, and skill he overcame all obstacles and completed Citation: these difficult projects with great success. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Dubuque, Iowa Fontaine Carrington Weems, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of WEED, FRANK W. great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the (First Award) Foreign Relations Section of the Purchase, Storage, and Citation: Traffic Division of the General Staff, Lieutenant Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in Weems foresaw the necessity of the preservation of accurate presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank data affecting the international relations of the War W. Weed, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, Department in the matter of purchase of supplies by the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to allied Government in the United States, and by his prevision the Government of the United States, in a duty of great and care prevented the loss of information essential to just responsibility during World War I. In August 1917, as and speedy liquidation. Thereafter, in association with those 212 charged with the settlement of widely ramifying, intricate, WELD, DEWITT C., JR. and involved business relations, by his judgment, industry, Citation: and knowledge he made possible speed and just settlements, The President of the United States takes pleasure in reflecting a high degree of credit upon the American Army presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to for its accuracy and fairness in business transactions with its DeWitt C. Weld, Jr., Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, allies. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Houston, Texas Home Town: Washington, D.C. responsibility during World War I. As Regimental Commander of the 105th Field Artillery, 27th Division, Colonel Weld demonstrated professional attainments and WEIGEL, WILLIAM ability of the highest order. By his sound tactical judgment Citation: and superior knowledge of artillery, he most successfully The President of the United States takes pleasure in directed his units in support of the 158th Infantry Brigade in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the operations north of Verdun, 4 to 11 November 1918. By William Weigel, Major General, U.S. Army, for keeping his elements close to the attacking Infantry he exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the contributed in no small measure to the success of the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Infantry Brigade in these operations. He rendered services responsibility during World War I. As Commander of a of conspicuous merit and signal worth to the American Brigade of the 28th Division in the fighting on the Vesle of Expeditionary Forces. August 1918, General Weigel inspired confidence by his  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) constant activities and his aggressive pressing of the enemy Born: at Brooklyn, New York at every opportunity, which resulted in driving the hostile Home Town: Brooklyn, New York forces across the Vesle northward toward the Aisne.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) WELLES, EDWARD M., JR. Born: at New Brunswick, New Jersey Home Town: New Brunswick, New Jersey Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to WELBORN, IRA CLINTON Edward M. Welles, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), Citation: U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ira great responsibility during World War I. In the Office of the Clinton Welborn, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for Chief Surgeon, American Expeditionary Forces, for nearly exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the two years and embracing the entire period of combat Government of the United activities, Lieutenant Colonel Welles States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, was charged with all details concerning the reception and in the organization and administration of the Tank Corps.  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) distribution and the classification and assignment of all Born: February 13, 1874 at Mico, Mississippi officers, nurses, and enlisted men of the Medical Home Town: Mico, Mississippi Department serving overseas, a force aggregating Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Spanish-American War), approximately 250,000 individuals. In this position of great Army Distinguished Service Medal responsibility he displayed exceptional ability and rendered conspicuous service to the Government by directing with WELCH, WILLIAM H. the greatest economy the distribution of all available Citation: personnel during periods of stress and threatened shortage, The President of the United States takes pleasure in thereby materially contributing to the success of our forces presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to in the field. William H. Welch, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Born: at Addison, New York the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: New York, New York responsibility during World War I. From his rich experience in scientific medicine, sanitation, public health, and medical WELLS, BRIANT H. education Colonel Welch helped materially in guiding the Citation: medical profession both in and out of the Army safely The President of the United States takes pleasure in through the many difficulties of war. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Briant  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) H. Wells, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Born: at Norfolk, Connecticut meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 4th Army Corps while it was in the front line in the Woevre, General Wells displayed military attainments of a high order in the planning of operations. Both then and subsequently, during 213 the march to the Rhine and the occupation of German duties of very great importance were carried out with territory, his service was marked by tireless zeal, excellent conspicuous success. judgment, and whole-hearted devotion to the performance  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) of important tasks. Born: at Hanover, Pennsylvania Home Town: Hanover, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Salt Lake City, Utah Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah WELSHIMER, ROBERT R. Citation: WELLS, FREDERICK B. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert The President of the United States takes pleasure in R. Welshimer, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Frederick B. Wells, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility during World War I, as Senior Instructor at services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the Coast Artillery School, and later as Commandant of that great responsibility during World War I. In the organization school in the organization and administration of that and operation of the entire storage system for the Army, institution so as to result in effective accomplishment of its Colonel Wells has displayed marked ability, energy, and object. application, to which are due, in a large measure, the  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921) satisfactory results attained. Born: at Neoga, Illinois Home Town: Neoga, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at France Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota WENTZ, DANIEL B. Citation: *WELSH, ROBERT S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel The President of the United States takes pride in presenting B. Wentz, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Robert S. Welsh, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the great responsibility during World War I. When in charge of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the Fuel Branch, Office of the Chief Quartermaster, responsibility during World War I. Colonel Welsh American Expeditionary Forces, a position of great Commanded the 314th Field Artillery, 80th Division, which responsibility, Lieutenant Colonel Wentz displayed later became part of the 3d Army Corps. He rendered extraordinary ability in the promptness with which he exceptionally efficient service with the 80th Division, taking procured and forwarded a steady flow of fuel to the part in all operations of that division. He displayed a high American Expeditionary Forces. order of leadership and exhibited those masterful qualities  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) of a commander which insure success. Later, assigned to the Born: at Jeddo, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3d Army Corps, his devotion to duty and high professional attainments were again revealed.  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) WESSON, CHARLES M. Born: at Canada (First Award) Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WELSH, WILLIAM E. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Charles M. Wesson, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great William E. Welsh, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. As Commanding exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Officer, Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts, from January Government of the United States, in a duty of great to October 1918, by his indefatigable energy, great responsibility during World War I. As Colonel, 346th administrative ability, and thorough technical knowledge Infantry, 87th Division, from September 1917 to June 1918, Colonel Wesson planned, erected, equipped, and brought to Colonel Welsh demonstrated unusual leadership, organizing a highly efficient working basis a new factory for the and training his regiment to a high state of efficiency and manufacture of 240-mm. howitzer carriages, as well as a morale; as Brigadier General, General Staff, and Inspector- new forging plant for large-caliber guns--a definite Instructor of Infantry, Training Section, General contribution to the military power of the Nation. From Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, he displayed November 1918 until August 1919, as Commanding Officer marked tactical ability and by his general supervision shared of the Ordnance Base Repair Shops at Mehun-sur-Yevre, largely in the responsibility for the training in that arm. His France, he again rendered highly meritorious service in a

214 position of great responsibility in salvaging ordnance energy and conspicuous ability displayed by him that his material valued at millions of dollars and prepared it services were of the utmost value to the division. properly for shipment to the United States.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Canada Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Home Town: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Home Town: Centerville, Maryland WHEELER, CHARLES B. WESTERVELT, WILLIAM I. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles B. Wheeler, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for William I. Westervelt, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General Wheeler responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief initiated, organized, and developed the plans for the of Artillery, through his initiative, organizing ability, and successful operation of the Supply Division in the Office of comprehensive knowledge of the technique and tactics of the Chief of Ordnance, which division received, transported, Artillery in all its branches and particularly through his warehoused, issued, and maintained all items of ordnance complete knowledge of Artillery material, General stores and equipment manufactured and purchase for issue Westervelt has rendered services of exceptional value to the to the Army during the war. With fine business acumen and Government. with the full conception of the magnitude and intricacy of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) the complex problems involved, he brought to full and Born: at Corpus Christi, Texas complete fruition a well-balanced and successful working Home Town: Corpus Christi, Texas organization. By his wide vision and full comprehension of conditions and the needs of the service and by his *WESTNEDGE, JOSEPH B. (DNB) unflagging energy to insure constant supply of ordnance Citation: materials, he rendered service of signal worth to the The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Government in a position of great responsibility. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Joseph B. Westnedge, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Born: at Mattison, Illinois exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Fergus Falls, Minnesota Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. With signal ability WHEELER, RAYMOND A. Colonel Westnedge Commanded the 126th Infantry, 32d Citation: Division, from date of its organization to its final The President of the United States takes pleasure in engagement during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, inspiring presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the members of his command by his personal courage and Raymond A. Wheeler, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. indefatigable zeal; he kept his regiment efficiently organized Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished at all times as demonstrated by the successful results services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of obtained in its operations against the enemy. During his great responsibility during World War I. As active service at the front he contracted a disease which Regimental Commander of the 4th Engineers, 4th Division, subsequently proved fatal. during the Aisne-Marne, the St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) Argonne offensives, Colonel Wheeler ably supported the Born: at Kalamazoo, Michigan 4th Division in these operations by the promptness and skill Home Town: Kalamazoo, Michigan with which he constructed bridges across the Vesle, destroyed enemy wire, and built and maintained roads WHALEY, ARTHUR M. during the attacks in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. His able Citation: and expeditious support of the 3d and 5th Army Corps by The President of the United States takes pleasure in constructing roads through the Argonne was a material presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur factor in the rapid advance and ultimate success of the units M. Whaley, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for of those corps during this important operation. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 68 (1920) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Orchard Mines, Illinois responsibility during World War I. Colonel Whaley served Home Town: Peoria, Illinois with marked ability as Surgeon, 30th Division, from the time of its organization and early training period to the WHIPPLE, SHERBURNE completion of the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives. Citation: The care and evacuation of the wounded during the active The President of the United States takes pleasure in operations of the division were conducted with the greatest presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to smoothness and efficiency, and it was due to the great Sherburne Whipple, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S.

215 Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief responsibility during World War I. As Division of Staff, G-1, of the 80th Division, from June until Quartermaster and later Commander of the 89th Division December 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Whipple performed his Train, Colonel Whiteside rendered services of great value to duties with marked ability in connection with the Service of the American Expeditionary Forces. By his sound judgment Supply and Communications for his division. By his tireless and his ability as an organizer the system of supply and energy, exceptional administrative ability, initiative, and evacuation of his division functioned efficiently, which sound judgment he successfully solved many perplexing contributed greatly to the success of the 89th Division problems, maintaining at all times an adequate supply of during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. food and ammunition for the troops, thereby rendering  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1929) valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Canada Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Born: at Cold Springs, New York Home Town: Springfield, Massachusetts WHITFIELD, ROBERT Citation: WHITE, HERBERT A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert The President of the United States takes pleasure in Whitfield, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Herbert A. White, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished World War I. While on duty with the Operations Branch of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the Operations Division, General Staff, Colonel Whitfield great responsibility during World War I. As Acting Judge was charged with a multitude of exacting and very Advocate General for the American Expeditionary Forces responsible duties, all of which he performed with and later for the American Forces in Germany and France, conspicuous accuracy and thoroughness. Colonel White performed very difficult and exacting duties  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) with marked skill and distinction. In connection with the Born: at Milledgeville, Georgia Home Town: Milledgeville, Georgia vast civil business of the War Department which passed through his hands he displayed a singular force of decision and sound judgment. WHITLEY, FRANKLIN L.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) Citation: Born: at Worth County, Iowa The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Plymouth, Iowa presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Franklin L. Whitley, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. WHITE, HERBERT H. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I. In 1917, before presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to instruction pamphlets were issued, Lieutenant Colonel Herbert H. White, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Whitley prepared combat drill formations, suitable for war Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished strength companies armed with new weapons. As Battalion services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Commander during the operations near Chateau-Thierry, he great responsibility during World War I. As Executive rendered valuable service. Due to his initiative and personal Officer of the 4th Section, General Staff, General leadership, 39 days of constant contact with the enemy Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant failed to break the morale of his organization. After the Colonel White was intimately associated with the armistice, as Chief of the Decorations Division, General organization of the Services of Supply and their direction. Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, by his sound By his energy, ability, and good judgment in the discharge judgment, professional knowledge, and exceptional ability, of important and arduous duties he greatly assisted in the Lieutenant Colonel Whitley performed his manifold and successful operations of the Services of Supply in support of responsible duties with the utmost efficiency. He has the forces in the field. rendered services of material worth to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Expeditionary Forces. Born: at Boston, Massachusetts  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Home Town: Boise, Idaho Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri WHITESIDE, WARREN W. Citation: WHITMAN, WALTER M. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Warren W. Whiteside, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter

216 M. Whitman, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for divisions in liaison with the 1st American Division, he exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the performed exacting duties of a delicate nature with energy Government of the United States, in a duty of great and tact, achieving signal success. He aided materially in the responsibility during World War I. Colonel Whitman maintenance of cordial relations between the French and Commanded with marked distinction the 325th Infantry, American military authorities, his service being 82d Division, throughout its period of service in France. An continuously marked by ability, sound judgment, and able and aggressive leader, he achieved eminent success in devotion to duty. all the missions assigned to him, contributing materially to  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) the achievements of his division. Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Tuxedo Park, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York WIGMORE, JOHN H. Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Citation: Distinguished Service Medal The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John WHITSON, MILTON J. H. Wigmore, Colonel (Judge Advocate General), U.S. Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milton great responsibility during World War I. In connection with J. Whitson, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for the administration of the Selective Service Law during the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the war, Colonel Wigmore originated and put into execution an Government of the United States, in a duty of great excellent system of classification of registrants and his responsibility during World War I. While Officer in Charge sound judgment and ability for analysis contributed of the Building Branch of the Construction Division of the materially to the success of the department. Army, Colonel Whitson's task was of staggering magnitude  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920) and its successful accomplishment was in a great measure Born: at San Francisco, California due to his qualities of organization, leadership, technical Home Town: Chicago, Illinois knowledge, and untiring energy.  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) WILBY, FRANCIS B. Born: at Scott County, Iowa (First Award) Home Town: Seattle, Washington Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WICKERSHAM, CORNELIUS W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to (First Award) Francis B. Wilby (0-2023), Colonel (Corps of Engineers), Citation: U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant in Cornelius W. Wickersham, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for charge of Military Engineering in the Office of the Chief exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Engineer, American Expeditionary Forces, and later as Government of the United States, in a duty of great Division Engineer of the 1st Division, Colonel Wilby responsibility during World War I, as Acting Assistant displayed unusual ability and professional attainments of a Chief of Staff, G-3, 4th Army Corps, and as Assistant to the high order. As Editor of the Engineer Field Notes, and as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 4th Army Corps, in the the author of a large number of them, his clear conception of preparation and execution of the 4th Army Corps attack at the functions and duties of Engineer troops was most firmly St. Mihiel. Subsequently Major Wickersham was one of the impressed upon the Combat Engineers and contributed in a principal officers to organized the 2d Army Headquarters. signal manner to their marked efficiency. By his rare  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1921) Born: at Greenwich, Connecticut technical skill and knowledge, keen adaptability to all Home Town: Cedarhurst, Long Island, New York conditions, he contributed materially to the success of the 1st Division in a position of great responsibility and in times WICKES, FORSYTH and circumstances of the gravest importance. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Detroit, Michigan The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Arlington, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Personal Awards: 2@ Distinguished Service Medals Forsyth Wickes, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the WILGUS, WILLIAM J. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. Major Wickes showed The President of the United States takes pleasure in rare ability in the preliminary organization of the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Liaison Service and wide comprehension of the importance William J. Wilgus, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. of forward interallied liaison. While attached to French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 217 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of supply and finance, in a most satisfactory manner, thereby great responsibility during World War I, as Delegate of the effecting a great saving for the United States. Special Railway Commission, Director General of Military  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Railways, and Deputy Director General of Transportation. Born: at Cumberland, North Carolina Home Town: Little River Academy, North Carolina In all of these positions Colonel Wilgus has demonstrated exceptional ability and untiring energy. The foundation of the Army Transportation Service was largely due to his WILLIAMS, CLARENCE C. vision and remarkable judgment. He has shown a degree of Citation: devotion to duty far above any calls which would have been The President of the United States takes pleasure in made upon him by military authority. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Clarence C. Williams, Major General, U.S. Army, for Born: at Buffalo, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: New York, New York Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as an officer of high WILKINS, HARRY E. professional attainments, who rendered particularly valuable Citation: services in the organization of the Ordnance Department of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the American Expeditionary Forces and exhibited unusual presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry ability in arranging for the procurement of ordnance E. Wilkins, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally material and ammunition for the American Army in Europe. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Born: at Nacoochee, Georgia Home Town: Nacoochee, Georgia World War I, in charge of the General Supply Depot, New York City, New York.  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) WILLIAMS, EZEKIEL J. Born: at Genessee, Illinois Citation: Home Town: Victor, Iowa The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to WILLCUTT, JOSEPH N. Ezekiel J. Williams, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph responsibility during World War I. Colonel Williams served N. Willcutt, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for with distinction as Chief of Staff of the 36th Division from exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the date of its organization to the date of departure from Government of the United States, in a duty of great France. He performed his manifold duties with unflagging responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Charge of energy and notable ability, rendering services of striking the construction of the National Guard camps, Colonel value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Willcutt displayed qualities of leadership, energy,  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) administrative ability, and devotion to duty which rendered Born: at Sparks, Georgia Home Town: Barnesville, Georgia possible the housing of the National Guard troops in an incredibly short space of time. Later he served with conspicuous success as Chief of the Procurement Branch of WILLIAMS, GEORGE the Construction Division of the Army. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Cohasset, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Cohasset, Massachusetts George Williams, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the WILLIAMS, ALEXANDER E. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Regimental The President of the United States takes pleasure in Commander, 316th Infantry, Colonel Williams rare presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to professional ability and outstanding devotion to duty Alexander E. Williams, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), brought his regiment to a high point of training and morale; U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished his brilliant leadership notably in the assault and capture of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the Borne du Cornouiller, France, Hill 378, 3 - 6 November great responsibility during World War I. As Chief 1918, during which action his regiment was opposed by Quartermaster, Army of Occupation, Colonel Williams enemy forces vastly superior in number; colonel Williams displayed untiring zeal and administrative ability of the added materially to the efficiency and effectiveness of his highest order in the organization and operation of the supply division in its operations against the enemy. system of the Army. By his sound judgment, initiative, and  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1928) resourcefulness he solved many perplexing problems of Born: at Keokuk, Iowa Home Town: Evanston, Illinois

218 WILLIAMS, HARRY C. WILLIAMS, RICHARD H., JR. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to C. Williams, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for Richard H. Williams, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Government of the distinguished services to United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. As Commanding Officer, 320th Field responsibility during World War I. In the Remount Service, Artillery, 82d Division, in the organization and training of American Expeditionary Forces, through his farsightedness the regiment and in its very successful operations against Lieutenant Colonel Williams saw the necessity for and by the enemy in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse- his untiring effort succeeded in expediting the obtaining of Argonne offensives, Colonel Williams displayed tireless animals for the American Expeditionary Forces that were of energy, keen devotion to duty, and eminent technical skill as vital importance for our Army. an artillerist, gave most effective support to the Infantry of  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) the 82d and 80th Divisions, and very materially contributed Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Mendham, New Jersey to the success attained by those units.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at New Town Landing, Mississippi WILLIAMSON, SYDNEY B. Home Town: New Town Landing, Mississippi Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WILLIAMS, HERBERT O. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Sydney B. Williamson, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Herbert O. Williams, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for great responsibility during World War I. As Section exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Engineer, Intermediate Section West, Services of Supply, Government of the United States, in a duty of great France, Colonel Williamson constructed hospitals, depots, responsibility during World War I. As an officer of the camps, and miscellaneous structures. He displayed rare Inspector General's Department General Williams' rare technical skill, broad vision and business experience, efficiency, fearlessness, and good judgment in the untiring energy and devotion to duty, contributing in a inspection of large commands and in the investigation and material way to the successful operations of the American solution of intricate problems presenting unusual difficulties forces in France. have been of the greatest value and have materially  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) facilitated the operations of the War Department and of the Born: at Lexington, Virginia Home Town: New York, New York Army during the emergency.  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at Fulton, Mississippi WILLIFORD, FORREST E. Home Town: Tupelo, Mississippi Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WILLIAMS, RICHARD H. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Forrest Citation: E. Williford, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Richard H. Williams, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, responsibility during World War I. Colonel Williford served for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to with marked efficiency as Director of the Trench Artillery the Government of the United States, in a duty of great School at Langres and Commandant of the Trench Artillery responsibility during World War I. As G-2, 1st Army Corps, Center at Vitrey. Later, as Chief of the Trench Artillery Colonel Williams displayed rare ability in the organization Section in the Office of the Chief of Artillery, American and administration of that section, being tireless in the Expeditionary Forces, he initiated the plans of and energy with which he handled each problem during controlled the training of this important branch of the successive offensives. Later, as G-2, 3d Army, he achieved Artillery arm with exceptional ability, rendering services of brilliant successes when confronted with duties of a most inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. exacting and difficult nature, accomplishing all by his zeal  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) and ability. Born: at Coffeen, Illinois Home Town: Bayle City, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Jersey City, New Jersey Home Town: Jersey City Heights, New Jersey

219 WILLS, VAN LEER responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Citation: Director of Laboratories and Infectious Diseases, American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Wilson organized most presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Van efficiently a pathological service throughout the American Leer Wills, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Expeditionary Forces in France that was of inestimable meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of value to the medical and surgical services. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 92d Home Town: Rochester, Minnesota Division, from 9 September to 9 November 1918, as Deputy Chief of Staff, 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, WILSON, WALTER K. from 11 November 1918 to 20 April 1919, and as Acting (First Award) Chief of Staff for various periods, Colonel Wills' duties Citation: involving the direction of re-equipment and supply of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1st Army units which marched into Germany with the 3d presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter American Army; the direction of the policing of the 1st K. Wilson (0-1700), Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, Army's battlefields and the withdrawal of the 1st Army to for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to rest areas; planning and supervising the training, recreation, the Government and vocational training of the 1st Army while in rest areas of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during awaiting transportation home, as Assistant to Chief of Staff, World War I, in the organization and administration of the G-4, Services of Supply from April 1919 to August 1919, Cable Service of the War Department in the United States, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, Services of Supply, from thereby enabling that service to meet the excessive demands August 1919 to October 1919, he supervised the liquidation made upon it during the war. and disposal of the vast supplies involved in the dissolution  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) of the Services of Supply. He displayed rare initiative, Born: at Nashville, Tennessee outstanding administrative and executive ability, and Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee unremitting devotion to duty in these positions of grave responsibility, contributing signally to the successful WILSON, WILLIAM H. repatriation of the American Army and the prompt and Citation: effective liquidation of the affairs of the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) William H. Wilson, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, Born: at Davidson County, Tennessee Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during WILSON, GEORGE K. World War I. Colonel Wilson displayed extensive scientific Citation: knowledge, together with a keen practical grasp of The President of the United States takes pleasure in conditions, as Artillery Inspector with the first battalion of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American Railway Artillery in action against the enemy. As George K. Wilson, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for a member of the Training Section, he was at all times exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the energetic and tactful in the supervision of training of Government of the United States, in a duty of great railway, tractor, trench, and anti-aircraft artillery. As its responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Executive Officer, he organized and conducted an item of Staff in charge of the Administrative Section of the General the general system of the Training Section, being tireless in Staff, first of a division, later a corps, and finally of an devotion to his important duties. army, Colonel Wilson displayed marked ability in every  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) capacity in which he was employed. By his thorough Born: at Mount Vernon, New York knowledge and grasp of his duties he became a material Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio factor in the successful operations of his several departments. WINANS, EDWIN B.  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Citation: Born: at Denver, Colorado Home Town: Pueblo, Colorado The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin B. Winans, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally WILSON, LOUIS B. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. General Winans showed marked efficiency presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis and excellent judgment while Commanding the 64th B. Wilson, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for Infantry Brigade, 32d Division, in the actions at the second exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Battle of the Marine, in the attack and capture of Juvigny, Government of the United States, in a duty of great 220 and in the operations of Bois-de-la-Morine, Bois-de-Chene successes. In the St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne offensive Sec, and Bantheville Woods. In these actions, by his tactical he accompanied the assaulting battalions and placed them ability, he was always maser of the situation and executed on their objectives, inspiring all by his personal courage and his plans with a confidence that was an inspiration to his gaining their confidence by his exceptional tactical skill and troops. ability as a leader. At all times he was tireless in energy,  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) showing keen judgment and initiative in handling difficult Born: at Hamburg, Michigan situations. Home Town: Hamburg, Michigan  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Winchester, Kentucky WINGATE, GEORGE ALBERT Home Town: Winchester, Kentucky Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WINSHIP, BLANTON presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: George Albert Wingate, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Blanton Winship, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for responsibility during World War I. In Command of the 52d exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Field Artillery Brigade, 27th Division, General Wingate Government of the United States, in a duty of great served with marked distinction in the St. Mihiel operation, responsibility during World War I. Colonel Winship served displaying military attainments of a high order. In the with distinction as Judge Advocate of the 42d Division and Meuse-Argonne offensive he proved himself possessed of of the 1st Army. As Commanding Officer of the 110th exceptional tactical ability, working with untiring energy Infantry, 28th Division, he displayed marked qualities of that the Infantry might have all the advantages of Artillery leadership. Later, as Judge Advocate of the Services of support. With sound judgment, unusual foresight, and wide Supply, and as Chief of Rents, Requisitions, and Claims comprehension of conditions and facilities available, he Service, he displayed professional attainments and judgment conducted operations in that offensive with brilliant success, of a high order, contributing, in no small degree, to the repeatedly solving the difficult problems incident thereto. success of the operations  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) during the war and afterwards in the liquidation of our Born: at Brooklyn, New York affairs in France. Home Town: Brooklyn, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Born: at Macon, Georgia WINN, CHARLES D. Home Town: Macon, Georgia Citation: Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles D. Winn, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for WINSLOW, E. EVELETH exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to E. of the 306th Field Artillery, 77th Division, Colonel Winn Eveleth Winslow, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. displayed high qualities of leadership. Maintaining a high Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished standard of efficiency and morale in his regiment, he services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of constantly kept his command in close proximity to the great responsibility during World War I. While in charge of attacking infantry, furnishing it accurate and timely support, the Military Section of the Office of the Chief of Engineers furthering its rapid advance, and contributing to the during the early period of the war, Colonel Winslow's successes gained. services were marked by the energy, zeal, and good  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) judgment which were essential to the procurement of Born: at Winchester, Kentucky personnel and equipment and the organization and training Home Town: Paris, Kentucky of engineer organizations for overseas service.  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) WINN, FRANK L. Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank WINTERS, FRANCIS A. L. Winn, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to World War I. As Commander of the 177th Infantry Brigade Francis A. Winters, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for and later of the 89th Division, General Winn displayed exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the military attainments of a high order and achieved signal Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the 221 lines of communication, American Expeditionary Forces, WOLFE, SAMUEL H. from June to December 1917, General Winters organized Citation: medical units at the base port and in camps in France. He The President of the United States takes pleasure in established large supply depots, from which medical presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to supplies were distributed to the American Expeditionary Samuel H. Wolfe, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Forces and by keen foresight and administrative ability Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished made these supplies at all times available for our armies. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Born: at St. Francisville, Louisiana Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri Charge of Insurance Maters, Cantonment Division, Quartermaster General's Office, by his unusual constructive ability, foresight, and familiarity with large financial WITTENMYER, EDMUND problems, Colonel Wolfe rendered conspicuous service Citation: resulting in the saving of large sums to the Government. As The President of the United States takes pleasure in a Member of the Committee on Labor of the Advisory presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Commission of the Council of National Defense, he again Edmund Wittenmyer, Major General, U.S. Army, for rendered invaluable services in the preparation of necessary exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the legislation to provide for the dependents of enlisted Government of the United States, in a duty of great personnel of the Army and Navy, which later became the responsibility during World War I. General Wittenmyer War Risk Insurance Bureau in France and England. Later, served with marked distinction as Brigade Commander in as Assistant Director and Executive Officer in the Office of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and as Division Commander the Director of Finance, his thorough knowledge of in the final operations in the Toul sector, and in both financial problems proved of the greatest assistance to the capacities, by his untiring efforts and breadth of vision, Director of Finance and of inestimable value to the proved himself to be an able leader.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Government. Born: at Buford, Ohio  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922) Home Town: Dunbarton, Ohio Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: New York, New York

WOLF, PAUL A. WOOD, LEONARD Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. Wolf, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Leonard Wood, Major General, U.S. Army, for meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I. In the attacks on Bois-de-Forges, St. Hilaire, responsibility during World War I. As a Department, Boise-de-Warville, and Bois-des-Hautes-Epines, France, in Division, and Camp Commander during the war, General September and October 1918, the conspicuous success of Wood has displayed qualities of leadership and professional the brigade was due to General Wolf's splendid leadership attainments of a high order in the administration and and skill.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) training of his various commands, and has furthered in Born: at Kewanee, Illinois every way during the war the system of officers' training Home Town: Kewanee, Illinois schools.  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: October 9, 1860 at Winchester, New Hampshire WOLFE, EDWIN P. Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Citation: Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Indian Campaigns), Army The President of the United States takes pleasure in Distinguished Service Medal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin P. Wolfe, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for WOOD, ROBERT E. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. Colonel Wolfe presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert systematized and controlled the distribution of medical E. Wood, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally supplies with so much foresight and good judgment that his meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of service was able to meet promptly all the emergencies of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the United States as they occurred. World War I, in connection with the reorganization and  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) operation of the Service of supply of the Army. Born: at Page County, Iowa  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1919) Home Town: New York, New York Born: at Kansas City, Missouri Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri

222 WOOD, WILLIAM T. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. Near Mezy, France, on presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 15 July 1918, when attacked by portions of three enemy William T. Wood, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for regiments, Captain Wooldridge, by exceptional skill and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the ability, so inspired his company of the 38th Infantry Government of the United States, in a duty of great Regiment, 3d Division, that he defeated these units and responsibility during World War I, as Senior Assistant to the drove them by successive counter attacks from the sectors Inspector General of the Army. of his regiment and that of an adjoining regiment. After his  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919) company had suffered a loss of 70 per cent by casualties, he Born: at Irving, Illinois organized a platoon from cooks, mess attendants, runners, Home Town: Danville, Illinois and Stokes mortar men, and led it in attack upon the last enemy assault wave, which he defeated. During these WOOD, WINTHROP S. successive encounters his company captured over 400 of the Citation: enemy and broke the strong enemy attempt to cross the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Marne in this sector. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920) Winthrop S. Wood, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Born: at Hopkinsville, Kentucky Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Home Town: San Francisco, California Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Distinguished Service Medal (Same Action) great responsibility during World War I. In charge of the General Supply Depot, Jeffersonville, Indiana, from April WOOTEN, WILLIAM P. 1917 to May 1918, the successful organization, Citation: development, and administration of the system at that The President of the United States takes pleasure in important depot for the supply of clothing and general presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to equipment were largely due to Colonel Wood's great William P. Wooten, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. energy, foresight, and marked executive ability. Later, As Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Quartermaster, Base Section No. 6, American Expeditionary services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Forces, from August 1918 to January 1919, by his great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Wooten administrative ability and untiring zeal he rendered served with credit as Commanding Officer of the 14th conspicuous services in the improvement and development Railway Engineers during the operations of that regiment on of the organization of the supply system at this important the British front. Subsequently, while Corps Engineer of the depot. 3d Army Corps, by his energy, foresight, and skill in  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Washington, D.C. accomplishing important engineering works, he contributed Home Town: Farmington, Maine materially to the successful operations of his corps. Later, when appointed engineer of the 3d Army, he performed WOODRUFF, JAMES A. important duties in a most creditable manner. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at La Grange, North Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: La Grange, North Carolina presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James A. Woodruff, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for WORCESTER, PHILIP H. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I. Colonel Woodruff presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip organized and Commanded the 10th Forestry Engineers H. Worcester, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for with marked ability. In spite of the difficult situations exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the confronting him he developed the Forestry Service to a Government of the United States, in a duty of great marked degree of excellence. By his great energy and responsibility during World War I. As Ordnance Officer, devotion to duty he rendered service of the highest character Army Artillery, 1st Army, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse- to the Government. Argonne offensives, by his untiring energy and loyal  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Fort Shaw, Montana devotion to duty Colonel Worcester organized and Home Town: Burke, Vermont successfully administered the ammunition and ordnance supplies of the Army Artillery. He at all times displayed WOOLDRIDGE, JESSE WALTON sound judgment and military attainments of a high order. He Citation: has rendered services of signal worth to the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse  War Department, General Orders No. 60 (1920) Born: at Norfolk, Virginia Walton Wooldridge, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for Home Town: Portland, Maine 223 WRIGHT, JOHN W. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Communication Section of the Military Intelligence W. Wright, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally Division, War Department General Staff. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Worthington, India the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Home Town: Washington, D.C. World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, at Headquarters, Services of Supply, Colonel Wright was YOUNG, HUGH HAMPTON charged with the important duty of directing the movement Citation: of troops arrivals, billeting, and the supply of initial The President of the United States takes pleasure in equipment of units. He at all times displayed indefatigable presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh zeal and administrative ability of a high order, rendering Hampton Young, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Forces. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919) Born: at Kirkwood, Missouri responsibility during World War I. Colonel Young has, by Home Town: Washington, D.C. his constant application, tireless energy, and foresight, lowered the non-efficiency rate of combat organizations, WRIGHT, WILLIAM M. due to certain contagious diseases far below pre- war Citation: anticipations, and has thereby aided in the conservation of The President of the United States takes pleasure in man power to a degree never before attainable. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Born: at San Antonio, Texas William M. Wright, Major General, U.S. Army, for Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great YOUNGBERG, GILBERT A. responsibility during World War I. General Wright Citation: Commanded in turn the 35th Division, the 3d, 5th, and 7th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army Corps, under the 8th French Army in the Vosges presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert Mountains, and later commanded the 89th Division in the A. Youngberg, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, St. Mihiel offensive and in the final operations on the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Meuse River, where he proved himself to be an energetic the Government of the United States, in a duty of great and aggressive leader. responsibility during World War I. Colonel Youngberg  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) Born: at Newark, New Jersey served as Representative of the Engineer Department and Home Town: Newark, New Jersey later as the Principal Assistant to the Chief of the 4th Section, General Staff, American Expeditionary WYLIE, ROBERT E. Forces. He performed duties of the greatest importance in Citation: connection with construction projects of the Army. By his The President of the United States takes pleasure in high professional attainments and tireless energy, his sound presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert judgment and logical recommendations on questions of E. Wylie, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for construction, supply, and transportation he materially exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the assisted in the successes of our forces in the field. In all Government of the United States, in a duty of great matters he displayed remarkable ability and rendered responsibility during World War I, in assisting in organizing services of the highest character to the Government. the first group of General Staff Officers that ultimately  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Bellcreek, Minnesota developed into the Operations Branch and the Equipment Home Town: Cannon Falls, Minnesota Branch of the Operations Division of the General Staff. As Chief Assistant and later as Head of the Equipment Branch ZALINSKI, MOSES GRAY his services were conspicuously useful to the Government Citation: and to the Army. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) Born: at India presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Moses Home Town: Sanford, Florida Gray Zalinski, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to YARDLEY, HERBERT O. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Quartermaster, Base The President of the United States takes pleasure in Section No. 2, Bordeaux, a position of great responsibility, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to due to his long quartermaster experience, marked ability, Herbert O. Yardley, Major (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for and knowledge of the methods and standards of supply, 224 Colonel Zalinski performed the numerous duties of his Born: at New York, New York important office with great success. He has rendered service Home Town: New York, New York of much value to the United States.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) Born: at Seneca Falls, New York Home Town: Rochester, New York

ZANETTI, JOAQUIN E. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joaquin E. Zanetti, Lieutenant Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Liaison Officer of the Chemical Warfare Service with the French forces, Lieutenant Colonel Zanetti's untiring energy, thorough familiarity with the French language and methods, and his superior technical ability enabled him to gather an enormous amount of detailed information concerning the manufacture, handling, and use of gases, which were of inestimable value to our Government in the manufacture and supply of chemical warfare materials in the United States.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at San Domingo, West Indies Home Town: New York, New York

ZIEGAUS, IRVIN W. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Irvin W. Ziegaus, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer in charge of the Selective Draft in Washington, by his unusual executive ability, rare tact and skill, great initiative and resourcefulness exercised at times under most trying and novel conditions which arose in connection with the administration of the Selective Service Act, Captain Ziegaus achieved a pronounced and conspicuous success in the performance of difficult and highly responsible duties, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (12922) Born: at Sharon, Wisconsin Home Town: Olympia, Washington

ZINSER, HANS Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hans Zinser, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While acting as Sanitary Inspector of the 2d Army, Lieutenant Colonel Zinser organized, perfected, and administered with extraordinary and exceptional success a plan of military sanitation and epidemic disease control.  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) 225 U.S. ARMY AIR SERVICE

*BOLLING, RAYNAL CAWTHORNE (KIA) Born: at Milford, Nebraska Home Town: Milford, Nebraska Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to DODD, TOWNSEND F. Raynal Cawthorne Bolling, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Citation: Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and The President of the United States takes pleasure in distinguished services to the Government of the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Townsend F. Dodd, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Colonel Bolling's service to the United States Aviation was Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished distinguished for an accurate and comprehensive grasp of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of aviation matters; for a sound and far- sighted conception of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Dodd the measures needed to establish an efficient American Air organized the Aviation Training School at Issoudon and Service in Europe; for initiative and resourcefulness in successfully conducted the negotiations for the first attacking the problems of a young Air Service; for brilliant purchase of aeroplanes from allied governments for the use capacity in arranging affairs with foreign governments, for of the American Expeditionary Forces. He later served with boldness and vigor in executing determined policies. In all distinction as Chief of the Supply Section, Air Service, these, Colonel Bolling has rendered service of great value to American Expeditionary Forces, and as Technical Advisor the Government. and Information Officer of the Chief of the Air Service, 1st  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Army. Born: September 1, 1877 at Hot Springs, Arkansas  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) Home Town: Greenwich, Connecticut Born: at Anna, Illinois Home Town: Waukegan, Illinois CHANDLER, CHARLES DEF. Citation: FOULOIS, BENJAMIN D. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles DeF. Chandler, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Benjamin D. Foulois, Brigadier General, U.S. Army Air services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Balloon Section, Air Service, American Expeditionary great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Air Forces, from November 1917 to February 1919, Colonel Service of the American Expeditionary Forces during the Chandler rendered notable service in the supply, early organization period, General Foulois displayed great administration, and operation of the balloon units that so ability and untiring energy in order to place that service on a thoroughly demonstrated their efficiency during all the firm and efficient basis. He conduction intricate negotiations major operations of the American Expeditionary Forces. with the French for the procurement of aircraft material, of  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) sites for Air Service installations and of schools of Born: at Cleveland, Ohio instruction for the Air Service personnel. Similar Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio negotiations were made by him with the English for the assembly of night bombing planes for our Air Service and CULVER, CLARENCE C. for instructions of our personnel in English shops and in Citation: English aerodromes. Later, he rendered valuable assistance The President of the United States takes pleasure in in connection with maintenance of Air Service squadrons at presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the front. Clarence C. Culver, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air  War Department, General Orders No. 68 (1920) Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. To Colonel Culver's untiring energy, close application, and FOWLER, HAROLD perseverance is due the credit for having completed the Citation: coordination of the chain of events leading from the earliest The President of the United States takes pleasure in conception of the radio telephone to the successful presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold accomplishment of voice-commanded flying carried through Fowler, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for to full fruition. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Government of the United States, in a duty of great 226 responsibility during World War I. Colonel Fowler rendered services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of notable aid in planning the movements of the night bombing great responsibility during World War I, in the designing of squads of the American Air Service. Later, appointed Air the Liberty engine and subsequently in the adapting of the Service Commander of the 3d Army, he assisted largely in Le Rhone engine to the American methods of production the joint training of air and ground troops, at all times and also in pushing to completion the American adaptation handling his troops well and establishing liaison between of the De Haviland plane. the air and ground forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) Born: at San Jose, California Born: at England Home Town: Oakland, California Home Town: New York, New York HUTTON, WILLIAM H. H. GLENDINNING, ROBERT Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert William H. H. Hutton, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Glendinning, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of great responsibility during World War I. As Classification Personnel Service and later Assistant Chief of the Supply Officer for the Air Service in the Casual Officers' Depot, Section, Air Service, Colonel Hutton was charged with Glois, France, through his untiring energy and sound duties of a varied and difficult nature. He constantly judgment Lieutenant Colonel Glendinning developed an displayed marked zeal and sound judgment in the solution efficient system of classification, which was of great of the important problems of supply and transportation of assistance to the American air forces. Later, as a the Air Service, rendering services of inestimable value to representative of the Air Service, American Expeditionary the American Expeditionary Forces. Forces in Italy, he was charged with many and intricate  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Fort Jefferson, Florida negotiations with the Italian Government, which he Home Town: Detroit, Michigan conducted with rare intelligence, sound judgment, and successful results. KENLY, WILLIAM L.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Citation: Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to GORRELL, EDGAR S. William L. Kenly, Major General, U.S. Army Air Service, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Air Service, S. Gorrell, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, by his executive ability, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to clear conception, and broad mental grasp, General Kenly the Government of the United States, in a duty of great was able to overcome many obstacles and placed the responsibility during World War I. Colonel Gorrell rendered training of Air Service personnel on an efficient basis. most excellent service as a member of the United States Later, as Director of Military Aeronautics in the United Aeronautical Commission charged with the selection of States, he successfully organized and accomplished the types of European aeronautical material to be manufactured training of personnel for overseas service with a resulting in the United States and as Representative of the Air Service high degree of morale throughout the Air Service and the with the General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces. In efficient performance of duties at the front. Serving at the the performance of his many important tasks he displayed same time as a member of the Advisory Committee and good judgment, great energy, and showed that he possessed Joint Army and Navy Airship Board, he rendered services ability of a high order, which have been of invaluable of inestimable value to the Government in positions of great service to the Government. responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

HALL, ELBERT J. KILNER, WALTER G. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elbert presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter J. Hall, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air G. Kilner, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Air Service, Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to 227 the Government of the United States, in a duty of great until June 1919, by his energy, loyal devotion to duty, responsibility during World War I. By his personal efforts unusual executive and administrative ability, Lieutenant and efficient labors Colonel Kilner organized the machinery Colonel McFadden was largely responsible for the necessary to train pilots, and successfully developed this successful organization and most efficient functioning of branch of the Air Service. He overcame numerous that highly important Bureau which provided transportation, difficulties inherent in the establishment of such an quarters, subsistence, recreation, and amusement, for over organization in a foreign country, and it was largely due to 400,000 men on leave from the front in 19 different leave his efficiency that the Air Service was able to furnish well- areas in southern France. In a position of great responsibility trained personnel to the squadrons at the front. He at all he rendered conspicuous services to the American times displayed marked devotion to duty, untiring energy, Expeditionary Forces. and sound judgment.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Born: at Shelby, New York Home Town: Rosemont, Pennsylvania Home Town: Syracuse, New York MILLING, THOMAS DEWITT LAHM, FRANK P. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Thomas DeWitt Milling, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army P. Lahm, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Government of the United States, in a duty of great great responsibility during World War I. First, as Chief of responsibility during World War I. A balloon pilot of Staff and later as Commander, Colonel Milling organized marked ability and scientific attainments, Colonel Lahm and conducted the operations of the Air Service of the 1st rendered valuable services to the American Expeditionary Army during the entire operations of that Army. By Forces by his untiring devotion to the innumerable problems untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts he succeeded in which faced the Air Service during its organization in raising the efficiency of his command and insuring the France. His broad experience in aeronautics played an proper cooperation with the land units. He exhibited important part in the formulation of policies of the Air professional attainments of the highest order and exercised a Service and was reflected in its successes during the St. marked influence on the success of the 1st Army. Mihiel offensive and subsequently in the operations of the  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919) 2d Army. Born: at Winnfield, Louisiana Home Town: Franklin, Louisiana  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) Born: at Mansfield, Ohio Home Town: Mansfield, Ohio MITCHELL, WILLIAM LENDRUM "BILLY" Citation: LYSTER, THEODORE C. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William Lendrum "Billy" Mitchell, Brigadier General, U.S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and Theodore C. Lyster, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army distinguished services to the Government of the United Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of As Air Service Commander, first of the zone of advance and great responsibility during World War I, for duty rendered later of the 1st Army Corps, by his tireless energy and keen in the Office of the Surgeon General, as Chief of the Air perception, General Mitchell performed duties of great Service Division. importance with marked ability. Subsequently as  War Department, General Orders No. 34 (1919) Commander, Air Service, of the 1st Army, and, in addition, Born: at Fort Larnet, Kansas after formation of the 2d Army as Commander of Air Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Service of both armies, by his able direction of these vitally important services he proved to be a potent factor in the MCFADDEN, JAMES FRANKLIN successes achieved during the operations of the American Citation: armies. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Born: December 28, 1879 at Nice, France Franklin McFadden, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and Personal Awards: Congressional Gold Medal, Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Charge of the Leave Bureau at Headquarters, Services of Supply, Tours, France, from 14 December 1918

228 PAEGELOW, JOHN A. F. Scanlon, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Citation: Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John great responsibility during World War I. As Air Corps A. Paegelow, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Officer, 5th Army Corps, from 23 October 1918 to 22 Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished February 1919, which included active operations in the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Meuse-Argonne offensive, Lieutenant Colonel Scanlon great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of demonstrated an unusually high degree of efficiency, Balloon Service of the 1st Army Corps and 1st Army, courage, leadership, loyalty, and technical attainments. At Lieutenant Colonel Paegelow was well-fitted for his all times he executed the most difficult missions assigned to important position both by long experience in aeronautics the Air Service, thereby contributing materially to the and by noted organizational ability. Through his untiring success of the operations of the 5th Army Corps, and energy an efficient system of supply and transportation was rendering important services to the American Expeditionary developed in spite of the numerous difficulties which Forces in the operations against the enemy. assailed him. The success achieved by the Balloon Service  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1929) Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania in the second Battle of the Marne and in the St. Mihiel Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania offensive are a tribute to the high character of services rendered by him to the American Expeditionary Forces. STEARNS, CUTHBERT P.  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Germany Citation: Home Town: Chicago, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Cuthbert P. Stearns, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. PATRICK, MASON M. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and Citation: distinguished services to the Government of the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mason As Chief of Staff, Spruce Production Division, Bureau of M. Patrick, Major General, U.S. Army Air Service, for Aircraft Production, by his loyal devotion to duty, tact, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the industry, and resourcefulness, Lieutenant Colonel Stearns Government of the United States, in a duty of great handled with conspicuous success all the military problems responsibility during World War I. General Patrick of organizing the division and distributing the troops and displayed much ability and devotion to duty as Director of supplies, an operation which involved constant and intimate Construction and Forestry, and later as Chief of the Air relations with 150,000 civilian lumbermen and over 500 Service of the American Expeditionary Forces, he perfected lumber mills, extending over an extensive territory. He and ably administered the organization of this important rendered services of great value to the Government in a Department.  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) position of great responsibility. Born: at Lewisburg, West Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Home Town: Lewisburg, West Virginia Born: at Elizabeth, New Jersey Home Town: Denver, Colorado

SALTZMAN, CHARLES MCK. *SUMNER, EDWIN VOSE, JR. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pride in presenting presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Charles McK. Saltzman, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Edwin Vose Sumner, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of distinguished services to the Government of the United great responsibility during World War I. While assigned to States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. duty in the Air Service, Colonel Saltzman voluntarily As Commanding Officer of the Air Service Production and undertook and successfully accomplished the difficult task, Assembly Center at Romorantin, Lieutenant Colonel in the face of many obstacles, of preparing an organization Sumner displayed peculiar administrative ability in for the procurement and supply of Signal Corps equipment coordinating the work of the many different elements at the for the Army.  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) largest Air Service project in the American Expeditionary Born: at Panora, Iowa Forces. The satisfactory results obtained at Romorantin Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa were due largely to his tireless energy and skill in supervising and directing its operation. His example SCANLON, MARTIN F. established a spirit of teamwork and accomplishment which Citation: were most marked. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Born: at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Martin Home Town: Milton, Massachusetts 229 THOMPSON, MELVILLE WITHINGTON  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922) Born: at Springfield, Ohio Citation: Home Town: Dayton, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to WARD, CABOT Melville Withington Thompson, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Citation: Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Cabot the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Ward, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air World War I. As Governor of the War Credits Board, Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Lieutenant Colonel Thompson was untiring in his efforts, services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of and his good judgment in solving the many complex great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief questions confronting the Board added materially to the of Staff, in charge of the Intelligence Section of the Services proper discharge of its many responsibilities. of Supply, Lieutenant Colonel Ward has rendered services  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) Born: at Washington, D.C. of the most valuable character. He has handled with great Home Town: Spy Rock, New York efficiency the important task of counterespionage throughout the American Expeditionary Forces and in the TILLESON, SELMER J. neighboring neutral countries. In this service he showed Citation: marked ability, combined with superior military knowledge. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Selmer Home Town: New York, New York J. Tilleson, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished WESTOVER, OSCAR services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Citation: great responsibility during World War I. First Lieutenant The President of the United States takes pleasure in Tilleson served with distinction in the Supply Department, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar 3d Aviation Instruction Center, and later as Officer in Westover, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Charge of the Aero Supply of that Center. He had under his Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished supervision the care of and the issuing of more than 29,000 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of different kinds of spare parts and other airplane supplies. In great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel addition to his loyalty and constant devotion to duty he Westover served in turn as Signal Officer, Port of showed marked ability in the handling of matters of the Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, Chief of Storage smallest detail without overlooking problems of the largest Department, Signal Corps, and Chief of Storage and Traffic importance. By the orderly manner in which he conducted Division, Bureau of Aeronautical Production, Air Service. the enormous and complex duties of a supply officer at a By his great initiative, painstaking attention to details, post where there were usually more than 1,000 airplanes and exceptional ability, and untiring efforts he installed and more than 1,000 flying officers, he rendered service of developed with conspicuous success at all ports of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. embarkation a complete system of keeping records of  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1929) Born: at Menomonie, Wisconsin shipment of Signal Corps and Air Service property for Home Town: Clintonville, Wisconsin overseas. His services were of inestimable value to the Government in a position of great responsibility. TOULMIN, HARRY A., JR.  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Born: at Bay City, Michigan Citation: Home Town: Bay City, Michigan The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry WHITEHEAD, HENRY C. A. Toulmin, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. (First Award) Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and Citation: distinguished services to the Government of the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry As Head of the Coordination Section of the Staff of the C. Whitehead, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Air Chief of Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Lieutenant Colonel Toulmin was charged with the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility for outlining and developing an organization great responsibility during World War I. During the period to handle the many and grave problems of administration, of organization of the American Expeditionary Forces, mobilization, supply, and armament. In the performance of Colonel Whitehead rendered service of a superior order in this duty he displayed rare intelligence, great initiative, the planning and the organization of the Air Service. As broad vision and an ability to obtain results, thus Chief of Staff, Air Service, he displayed sound judgment contributing materially to the success of the American and great ability in solving the many problems with which Expeditionary Forces. 230 he was confronted. Throughout the entire duration of the Born: at Boston, Massachusetts war his high professional attainments and untiring zeal have Home Town: New York, New York materially promoted the efficiency of the Air Service.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Hemphill, Texas Home Town: Hemphill, Texas

WILMER, WILLIAM H. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Wilmer, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Surgeon in charge of Medical Research Laboratories, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, since September 1918, Colonel Wilmer has rendered most distinguished service. His thorough knowledge of the psychology of flying officers and the expert tests applied efficiently and intelligently under his direction have done much to decrease the number of accidents at the flying schools in France and have established standards and furnished indications which will be of inestimable value in all future work to determine the qualifications of pilots and observers. The data collected by him is an evidence of his ability, his painstaking care, and of his thorough qualifications for the important work entrusted to him. The new methods, instruments, and appliances devised under his direction for testing candidates for pilots and observers have attracted the attention and been subject of enthusiastic comment by officers of the allied services, and will be of great importance in promoting the safety and more rapid development of aerial navigation.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Powhattan County, Virginia Home Town: Washington, D.C.

WOODS, ARTHUR M. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur M. Woods, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Inspector of Schools, Signal Corps, and then as Chief of Personnel, Division of Military Aeronautics, Air Service, by his executive ability, clear conception, and broad mental grasp, Colonel Woods handled with conspicuous success many perplexing problems in the organization and administration of the system for assigning personnel. From November 1918 until January 1919, as Assistant Director of Military Aeronautics, in the solution of many new and intricate problems concerning demobilization and reorganization his work was characterized by sound judgment and untiring zeal. Later, as Special Assistant to the Secretary of War in matters pertaining to securing employment for discharged soldiers he rendered valuable service in placing great numbers of these men in lucrative positions.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) 231 U. S. NAVY

ALMY, EDMUND D. BENSON, WILLIAM SHEPHERD Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edmund D. Almy, Commander, U.S. Navy, for William Shepherd Benson, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Force Engineer responsibility during World War I, as Chief of Naval Officer, in which position, by his untiring energy and close Operations. Rear Admiral Benson's close cooperation and cooperation with Army authorities, Commander Almy assistance in that position did much toward the successful successfully equipped a large number of Army and Navy outcome of the combined operation of the Army and Navy Transports. overseas.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: at Wellsville, New York Born: 9/25/1855 at Macon, Georgia Home Town: Altamont, Kentucky Home Town: Macon, Georgia Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal BAKER, ASHER CARTER Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BLAMER, DEWITT presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Asher Citation: Carter Baker, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired), for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dewitt Government of the United Blamer, Captain, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. and distinguished services to the Government of the United Captain Baker served with distinction as Naval States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, Representative with the Transportation Department. as Chief of Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Through his extensive naval experience, untiring zeal, and Fleet.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) intimate knowledge of the French language and customs, he Born: at Independence, Iowa rendered services of inestimable value to the American Home Town: Independence, Iowa Expeditionary Forces. Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Service Medal Born: at Cedar Rapids, Iowa Home Town: Matawan, New Jersey BRISTOL, ARTHUR LEROY, JR. Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BELKNAP, CHARLES, JR. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Citation: LeRoy Bristol, Jr., Commander, U.S. Navy, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Charles Belknap, Jr., Commander, U.S. Navy, for responsibility during World War I, as Flag Secretary to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Fleet. Commander Government of the United States, in a duty of great Bristol's close cooperation with the Army authorities in the responsibility during World War I, with the Naval Overseas handling of troop ships contributed greatly to the successful Transportation Service in the Office of Naval Operations. outcome of our oversea operations.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Commander Belknap's successful organization and Born: at Charleston, South Carolina administration of this service contributed greatly to the Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina successful operation of the American forces abroad. Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Navy Distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Service Medal, Army Distinguished Medal Born: at Maryland Home Town: Concord, Massachusetts CRENSHAW, RUSSELL SYDNOR Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Russell Sydnor Crenshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, for

232 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the responsibility during World War I, as Force Medical Government of the United States, in a duty of great Officer, Cruiser and Transport Force. Captain Fiske's responsibility during World War I, in connection with the untiring energy, his foresight in sanitary inspection of ships, Naval Overseas Transportation Service and convoy system and his close cooperation with the Army authorities for cargo of Transport Fleet. contributed greatly to the successful outcome of our  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) overseas operations. Born: at Richmond, Virginia  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Home Town: Richmond, Virginia Born: at Jaffrey, New Hampshire Home Town: Upton, Massachusetts DONAVIN, KIRKWOOD HARRY Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to FLETCHER, FRANK FRIDAY Kirkwood Harry Donavin, Commander, U.S. Navy, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank responsibility during World War I, as Chief of Staff of the Friday Fletcher, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally Commander, Cruiser and Transport Fleet, Newport News meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in Division. connection with the operations of the War Industries Board  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) during World War I. As a member of the Board Rear Born: at Delaware, Ohio Admiral Fletcher rendered, through his broad vision and Home Town: Columbus, Ohio distinguished capacity, services of inestimable value in marshaling the industrial forces of the Nation and EARLE, RALPH mobilizing its economic resources--marked factors in Citation: assisting to make military success attainable. As one of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in service representatives on the Board his sound judgment and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph wide knowledge of military and naval matters contributed Earle, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally markedly to the successful prosecution of the war. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) the United States, in a Born: at Oskaloosa, Iowa Home Town: Oskaloosa, Iowa duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Vera Cruz, Mexico), Navy the Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department, during the Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service World War, in which position, by his close cooperation and Medal energetic efforts, he greatly assisted the War Department in the arming of its troops and cargo transports. GHORMLEY, ROBERT LEE  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) Citation: Born: at Worcester, Massachusetts The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Distinguished Service Medal Lee Ghormley, Commander, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of EMMONS, HAROLD H. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I, as Assistant Director of Overseas Division, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Naval Overseas Transportation Service. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: at Portland, Oregon H. Emmons, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force), for Home Town: Moscow, Idaho exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great GLEAVES, ALBERT responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Engine Citation: Production Department of the Air Service. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Detroit, Michigan presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Gleaves, Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of FISKE, CHARLES NORMAN the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I, as Commander of the Cruiser and Transport The President of the United States takes pleasure in Fleet. Vice Admiral Gleaves untiring energy, close presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to cooperation, and wide decisions contributed greatly to the Charles Norman Fiske, Captain (MC), U.S. Navy, for successful overseas operation of the Transport Fleet exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the resulting in the successful transportation of the United Government of the United States, in a duty of great States forces abroad.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) 233 Born: January 1,1858 at Nashville, Tennessee the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee responsibility during World War I, as Repair Officer on the Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal Staff of the Division Commander, Cruiser and Transport Force, Newport News, Virginia.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) HALSTEAD, ALEXANDER SEAMAN Born: at Baker County, Oregon Citation: Home Town: Baker County, Oregon The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to JONES, HILARY POLLARD Alexander Seaman Halstead, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hilary responsibility during World War I, while in Command of Pollard Jones, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally the United States Naval Forces at Brest, France. By his meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of superior administration, sound judgment and splendid the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during cooperation, Rear Admiral Halstead contributed materially World War I, as Commanding Officer of the Newport News to the success achieved by the Army at the port of Brest in Division of the Cruiser and Transport Fleet. Rear Admiral the return to the United States of the American Jones' administration and close cooperation with the Army Expeditionary Forces. authorities resulted in the efficient joint operations of the  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) Army and Navy at the port of Hampton Roads. Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Born: November 14, 1863 at Hanover County, Virginia Service Medal Home Town: Taylorsville, Virginia Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal HINES, JOHN FORE Citation: MAYER, BRANTZ The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John The President of the United States takes pleasure in Fore Hines, Captain, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brantz meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Mayer, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for the United States, in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of Government of the United States, in a duty of great Staff of the Commander, Cruiser and Transport Fleet, responsibility during World War I, as Supply Officer, Newport News Division. Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: at Bowling Green, Kentucky Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Kentucky Home Town: Davenport, Iowa Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal MCDOWELL, RALPH W. INGRAHAM, CHARLES NELSON Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to W. McDowell, Lieutenant Commander (MC), U.S. Navy, Charles Nelson Ingraham, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the Government of the United States, in a duty of great services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of responsibility during World War I, as Sanitary Inspector and great responsibility during World War I, as Force Transport Surgeon of the Arrondissement of Tours, France.  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1921) Officer. Lieutenant Commander Ingraham's untiring energy Born: at Altoona, Pennsylvania contributed greatly to the successful oversea movement of Home Town: Atloona, Pennsylvania troops and supplies.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) C EAN OSIAH LUTES Born: at Oil City, Pennsylvania M K , J S Home Town: Findlay, Ohio Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in JETT, GEORGE HENRY presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Josiah Citation: Slutes McKean, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during George Henry Jett, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy (Reserve Force), World War I, as Acting Chief of Naval Operations. Rear for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Admiral McKean's advice and assistance greatly tended to 234 the successful outcome of the many problems requiring the service of rare distinction to the American Expeditionary close cooperation of the Navy and Army. Force.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Mount Hope, Ohio Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Canal Dover, Ohio Home Town: Washington, D. C. Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal MORGAN, CASEY BRUCE Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PRATT, WILLIAM VEAZIE presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Casey Citation: Bruce Morgan, Captain, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during William Veazie Pratt, Captain, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally World War I, as Force Transport Officer, Cruiser and meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Transport Force. Captain Morgan's untiring energy the United States, contributed greatly to the successful movement of troops in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as and supplies. Assistant to the Chief of Naval Operations. Captain Pratt's  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) untiring energy and close cooperation with the Army in Born: at Augusta, Georgia connection with its oversea movements of troops and Home Town: New York, New York supplies, and especially in the making up and routing of Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army convoys, resulted in the successful movement of over Distinguished Service Medal 2,000,000 men without material loss of life.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) PERKINS, FRED MILTON Born: 2/28/1869 at Belfast, Maine Citation: Home Town: Belfast, Maine The President of the United States takes pleasure in Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Milton Perkins, Commander, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of ROBERTSON, ASHLEY HERMAN the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Citation: World War I, as Flag Secretary to the Commander, Cruiser The President of the United States takes pleasure in and Transport Fleet. Commander Perkins' close cooperation presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ashley with the Army authorities in the handling of troop ships Herman Robertson, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for contributed greatly to the successful outcome of our oversea exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the operations. Government of the United States, in a duty of great  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) responsibility during World War I, as Force Transport Born: at Salem, Oregon Officer, Cruiser and Transport Force. Rear Admiral Home Town: Salem, Oregon Robertson's untiring energy contributed greatly to the Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished successful oversea movement of troops and supplies. Service Medal  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: at Ashmore, Illinois PLUNKETT, CHARLES PERSHALL Home Town: Ashmore, Illinois Citation: Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Pershall Plunkett, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, for SNYDER, JOHN JACOB exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Citation: Government of the United States, in a duty of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility during World War I, as Director of Gunnery presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Exercises. Rear Admiral Plunkett supervised the production, Jacob Snyder, Commander (MC), U.S. Navy, for transportation to Europe, and the placing in action on the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Western Front of the United States Naval Gun Government of the United States, in a duty of great Battalion of five 14-inch guns on railway mounts, the most responsibility during World War I, as Force Medical powerful artillery weapons brought into action against Officer, Cruiser and Transport Force. Commander Snyder's Germany and her allies during the war. In this stupendous untiring energy and close cooperation with the Army undertaking, the successful accomplishment of which had authorities contributed greatly to the successful outcome of an important bearing on the outcome of the war, Rear our overseas operations.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Admiral Plunkett displayed technical knowledge of a high Born: at Two Taverns, Pennsylvania order, combined with practical knowledge of the needs of Home Town: New Oxford, Pennsylvania the service and the difficulties to be encountered. He worked with unceasing zeal and devotion, rendering a 235 SPEAR, RAY Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ray Spear, Captain (SC), U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Force Supply Officer, Cruiser and Transport Force, the efficient performance of which duties contributed greatly to the successful provisioning of ships engaged in the transportation of troops and supplies overseas.  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Born: at Illinois Home Town: Spokane, Washington Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal

TOD, ROBERT E. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert E. Tod, Commander, U.S. Navy, for conspicuously successful and cooperative industry in matters essential to the handling of transports and cargo ships of the United States while serving as Port Officer, and later as Utilities Officer, at Base Section No. 5, Brest France, during World War I. Also, for the exercising of well-balanced business judgment in dealing with emergencies and for untiring and self-sacrificing effort to the end that ships be speedily turned around; for his subordination of all that concerned Army troops, thereby rendering most conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922 Born: at Scotland Home Town: New York, New York Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal

WILSON, HENRY B. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry B. Wilson, Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, while stationed at Brest, in the capacity of Commander of the United States Naval Forces in France, where he showed a keen appreciation of the necessity for the closest cooperation between the military and naval services. Vice Admiral Wilson's valuable cooperation has to a great extent made possible the prompt functioning of the Port of Brest.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1919) Born: at Camden, New Jersey Home Town: Camden, New Jersey Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal

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BEARSS, HIRAM IDDINGS States Marine Corps, Brigadier General Feland had an Citation: important function in the training of that organization, and The President of the United States takes pleasure in he participated creditably in its operations in the Aisne presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hiram defensive and the fighting in the Chateau-Thierry section. Iddings Bearss (0-1102), Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for Having taken command of his regiment as Colonel shortly exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the before the battle of Soissons, he led it with extraordinary Government of the United States, in a duty of great skill throughout the remainder of its engagements, giving responsibility during World War I. Colonel Bearss proof of the highest qualities of leadership and unceasing commanded with distinction the 102d Infantry Regiment, devotion to his important duties. 26th Division, achieving notable success in the active  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Hopkinsville, Kentucky operations in which that regiment was engaged. By his Home Town: Hopkinsville, Kentucky untiring energy and dauntless courage in overcoming the Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Navy numerous difficulties confronting him, he gave proof of Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service military leadership of high order. Medal, 6@ Army Silver Stars (WWI)  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: April 13, 1875 at Peru, Indiana KEYSER, RALPH STOVER Home Town: Peru, Indiana Citation: Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Philippine Insurrection), Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Navy Distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in Service Medal (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph (WWI) Stover Keyser (0-510), Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the BUTLER, SMEDLEY DARLINGTON Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Staff, 2d Division, G-2, from 26 July 1918 to July 1919. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to With indefatigable zeal and excellent executive ability, Smedley Darlington Butler, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Major Keyser so organized his section as to furnish prompt Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished and comprehensive information of the enemy for the use of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the Division in its operations in the battles of St. Mihiel, great responsibility during World War I. Brigadier General Blanc Mont Ridge (Champagne), and the Meuse Argonne, Butler commanded with ability and energy Pontanezen and in the march to the Rhine. Camp at Brest during the time in which it has developed  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) into the largest embarkation camp in the world. Confronted Born: May 10, 1883 at Throughfare, Virginia Home Town: Thoroughfare, Virginia with problems of extraordinary magnitude in supervising Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished the reception, entertainment and departure of the large Service Medal, 4@ Army Silver Stars (WWI) numbers of officers and soldiers passing through this camp, he has solved all with conspicuous success, performing LEE, HARRY services of the highest character for the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Born: July 30, 1881 at West Chester, Pennsylvania Home Town: West Chester, Pennsylvania Lee (0-545), Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Vera Cruz), 2d Medal of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Honor (Haiti), USMC Brevet Medal (China), Navy Distinguished the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Service Medal (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal World War I. Having taken command of the 6th Regiment, (WWI) United States Marine Corps, 2d Division, prior to the attack on the Bois de Belleau and Bouresches, Colonel Lee FELAND, LOGAN directed the operations of his regiment with remarkable Citation: success during all the major operations in which it The President of the United States takes pleasure in participated. His ability as a tactical leader and his untiring presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Logan energy were reflected in the brilliant achievements of his Feland (0-284), Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps, for command. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Washington, D.C. responsibility during World War I, as Lieutenant Colonel Home Town: Washington, D.C. and the second in command of the 5th Regiment, United Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, 4@ Army Silver Stars (WWI) 237 LEJEUNE, JOHN A. SHULER, GEORGE K. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. Lejeune, Major General, U.S. Marine Corps, for George K. Shuler (0-892), Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Major General Lejeune responsibility during World War I. In command of the Third commanded the Second Division in the successful Battalion, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps, 2d operations of Thiaucourt, Masif Blanc Mont, St. Mihiel, and Division, A.E.F., Major Shuler displayed leadership of the on the west bank of the Meuse. In the Argonne-Meuse highest order and marked tactical ability, resulting in the offensive his division was directed with such sound military capture by his command, of large numbers of prisoners and judgment and ability that it broke and held, by the vigor and machine guns in the battles at Blanc Mont and St. Etienne. rapidity of execution of its attack, enemy lines which had In the advances to the north from Sommerance he showed hitherto been considered impregnable. rare judgment in maneuvering his battalion in a different  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919) position, making important captures of field artillery. Born: at Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Fearless, aggressive and able, he twice accomplished Home Town: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army missions of vital importance with brilliant successes. Distinguished Service Medal  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) Born: at Lyons, New York Home Town: Lyons, New York MATTHEWS, HUGH L. Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal (WWI), Citation: Army Distinguished Service Medal (WWI), 3@ Army Silver The President of the United States takes pleasure in Stars (WWI) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh L. Matthews (0-609), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine WILLS, DAVIS B. Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Davis of Staff, G-1, 2d Division, A.E.F., in which he functioned B. Wills (0-3619), Major, U.S. Marine Corps, for with marked ability during the St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont, and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Argonne offensives. Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, Born: June 18, 1876 at Loudon County, Tennessee as Chief Paymaster of the United States Marine Corps. Home Town: Maryville, Tennessee Major Wills performed arduous and complex duties under Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal, 3@ Army Silver Stars (WWI) most trying conditions. Displaying rare initiative and administrative ability, he organized and conducted his department in such a manner as to relieve combat units of a NEVILLE, WENDELL CUSHING mass of detail and administrative work. He was tireless in Citation: devotion to duty, able in its execution. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Born: at Charlottesville, Virginia Wendell Cushing Neville (0-711), Brigadier General, U.S. Home Town: Charlottesville, Virginia Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and Personal Awards: Navy Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to Service Medal (WWI) the Government of the United States during World War I. While in command of the 5th Regiment, United States WISE, FREDERICK M. Marine Corps, and later of the 4th Infantry Brigade, 2d Citation: Division, A.E.F., Brigadier General Neville participated in The President of the United States takes pleasure in the battles of Chateau-Thierry, the advances near Soissons presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to and the operations of St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont Ridge and the Frederick M. Wise (0-1077), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Argonne-Meuse. In all these he proved himself a leader of Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and great skill and ability. distinguished services to the Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Born: May 12, 1870 at Portsmouth, Virginia Lieutenant Colonel Wise commanded with skill, ability and Home Town: Portsmouth, Virginia gallantry, the 59th Infantry, from 4 September 1918 to 23 Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (Vera Cruz), USMC Brevet Medal (Spanish-American War), Navy Distinguished Service January 1919. During the St. Mihiel offensive, he personally Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Army Silver Star directed the attack of his regiment against Manheulles and (WWI) Fresnes-en-Woevre, which resulted in the capture of the enemy's line in this area. On 28 September 1918 he directed the attack of his regiment which resulted in the capture of 238 the Bois-de-Brieulles. From 26 September to 21 October 1918, his personal courage and aggressive attitude was an important factor in the successful operations of the 8th Infantry Brigade against the Bois-de-Brieulles, Bois-de- Fays, Bois-de-Malaumont, Bois-de-Peut, and Bois-de-Foret. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) Born: at Brooklyn, New York Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Personal Awards: Navy Distinguished Service Medal (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal (WWI), 2@ Army Silver Stars (WWI)

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ADAMS, MR. HARRY M. BARUCH, MR. BERNHARD M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Harry M. Adams, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Bernhard M. Baruch, a United States Civilian, for meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Government of the United States, in a duty of great Director of Inland Traffic Service, War Department. His responsibility during World War I, in the organization and responsibilities have been great in supervising the utilization administration of the War Industries Board and in the of railroad facilities and the immense movement of troops coordination of allied purchases in the United States. By and supplies during World War I. His excellent judgment establishing a broad and comprehensive policy for the and marked ability have contributed materially to the supervision and control of the raw materials, manufacturing successful and orderly movement of troops and supplies to facilities, and distribution of the products of industry, he the ports of embarkation and for the Army overseas. stimulated the production of war supplies, coordinated the  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1919) needs of the military service and the civilian population, and Born: at Omaha, Nebraska contributed alike to the completeness and speed of the Home Town: Comanche, Iowa mobilization and equipment of the military forces and the continuity of their supply. ANDRES, MARY VAIL  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) Citation: Born: at Camden, South Carolina The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: New York, New York presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mary Vail Andres, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally BENTON, DR. GUY POTTER meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I. On her own initiative Mary Andres organized presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dr. and efficiently developed and administered the work of the Guy Potter Benton, a United States Civilian, for American Red Cross at Toule, France. Under her wise exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the supervision this work grew from the ministering and Government of the United States, in a duty of great supplying of small comforts to soldiers passing through in responsibility during World War I. As Director in charge of hospital trains to an undertaking of extensive proportions, the Educational Work undertaken in the Third Army of the which has aided and cheered thousands of men in the American Expeditionary Forces, by his marked ability, service. In the performance of her exacting tasks, she has untiring energy, and loyal devotion to his task, Dr. Benton displayed contributed in a large measure to the successful results marked foresight and sound judgment, with untiring obtained in this vast undertaking. Through his great work personal devotion to the interests and comfort of those among 10,000 illiterate soldiers over 8,000 of them were whom she served. taught to read and write. By his efforts he has rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) services of particular worth to the American Expeditionary Born: at New Jersey Forces. Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920) Born: at Kenton, Ohio BAKER, MR. NEWTON D. Home Town: Burlington, Vermont Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BLISS, MR. ELMER JARED presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Citation: Newton D. Baker, a United States Civilian, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Elmer Jared Bliss, a United States Civilian, for responsibility as Secretary of War during World War I. Mr. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Baker was responsible for the organization, development, Government of the United States, in a duty of great and completion of a military program which brought responsibility during World War I. the formulation and success to the American arms. Throughout the war he methods adopted which gave to the U.S. Army unexcelled rendered services of inestimable value to the country. methods of shoe procurement and distribution were brought  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1928) about largely through Mr. Bliss' efforts. As a result of the Born: at Martinsburg, West Virginia operation of these methods the efficiency and comfort of Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio the marching soldier were greatly increased. 240  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) BYRON, MR. JOSEPH C. Born: at Wrentham, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. BOOTH, EVANGELINE C. Joseph C. Byron, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to connection with the supply service of the Army during Evangeline C. Booth, a United States Civilian, for World War I. By his individual efforts Mr. Byron made exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the possible the accomplishment of that portion of the supply Government of the United States, in a duty of great program that depended for success upon the supply of hides responsibility during World War I. Commander booth has and leather. been tireless in her devotion to manifold duties. The  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920) contribution of the Salvation Army toward winning the war Born: at Buffalo, New York is conspicuous and the results obtained were due in marked Home Town: Hagerstown, Maryland degree to the great executive ability of its commander.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) CLEVELAND, MAUDE Born: December 25, 1865 at London, England Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Maude BROOKING, MR. ROBERT S. Cleveland, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. World War I, as Chief of the Home Communications and Robert S. Brooking, a United States Civilian, for Casualty Services of the Red Cross, Brest France. By her exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the unremitting efforts in caring for the sick and wounded Government of the United States, in a duty of great evacuated through the port of Brest, Maude Cleveland's responsibility as Chairman, Price Fixing Committee, in valuable assistance in the interment of the dead, connection with the operations of the War Industries board consummated at night under the most adverse weather during World War I. As a member of the board Mr. conditions, her careful consideration in writing the details of Brooking rendered, through his broad vision, distinguished the death to the nearest relative, and her supreme exertion capacity, and business ability, services of inestimable value during the in marshaling the industrial forces of the Nation and distressing epidemic of influenza pneumonia from mobilizing its economic resources--marked factors in September to December 1918, she has rendered self- assisting to make military success attainable. Through his sacrificing service of the highest character to the American untiring efforts and devotion to duty as Commissioner of Expeditionary Forces. Finished Products and later as Chairman of the Price Fixing  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919) Committee of the Board, he contributed markedly to the Born: at Gresham, Oregon success of the supply systems of the War Department. Home Town: Berkeley, California  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Cecil County, Maryland Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri CRAVATH, MR. PAUL D. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BURKE, MR. JOHN J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Citation: Paul D. Cravath, Mr., a United States Civilian, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Government of the United States, in a duty of great John J. Burke, Reverend, a United States Civilian, for responsibility during World War I. With great ability, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the energy, and patience, Mr. Cravath cooperated in Government of the United States, in a duty of great international matters involving the interests of the American responsibility during World War I. as Chairman of the Expeditionary Forces. Establishing and maintaining the Committee on Special War Activities of the National most cordial relations with the British authorities, he greatly Catholic War Council and as Chairman of the Committee of contributed to the establishment of their effective Six, dealing with the subject of chaplains.  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) cooperation with the Military Board of Allied Supply and in Born: at New York, New York many other matters of extreme importance. Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919) Born: at Berlin Heights, Ohio Home Town: New York, New York

241 CUSHMAN, MRS. JAMES S. States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Citation: As Chairman of the War Council, American Red Cross, Mr The President of the United States takes pleasure in Davison assumed general direction of the war measures of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mrs. that society, and by the exercise of rare tact and James S. Cushman, a United States Civilian, for consummate powers of construction and direction brought it exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the to a perfection of organization, which made it possible to Government of the United States, in a duty of great extend relief promptly and bountifully to our armies and to responsibility during World War I, as Chairman of the War those of the allied nations. His dynamic qualities as a Work Council of the Young Women's Christian Association financier and his forceful personality assured to the soldier for the United States of America. in the field and to the inhabitants of the devastated countries  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) of Europe systematized measures of relief beyond the limits Born: at Ottawa, Illinois of specific statement. Home Town: New York, New York  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Born: at Troy, Pennsylvania CUTHELL, MR. CHESTER WELDE Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in *DELANO, MISS JANE A. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Citation: Chester Welde Cuthell, a United States Civilian, for The President of the United States takes pride in presenting exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Government of the United States, in a duty of great Miss Jane A. Delano, a United States Civilian, for responsibility during World War I. As a special exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the representative of the Secretary of War, Mr. Cuthell built up Government of and supervised an organization to liquidate the claims of the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during United States against he European allied governments World War I. Miss Delano applied her great energy and growing out of the purchases of war materials by these used her powerful influence among the nurses of the governments in the United States, and, by reducing to country to secure enrollments in the American Red Cross. accurate and clear statements vast and intricate transactions, Through her great efforts and devotion to duty 18,732 brought about agreements with the representatives of the nurses were secured and transferred to the Army Nurse allied governments which not only promoted and Corps for service during the war. Thus she was a great maintained harmonious feeling, but settled difficult financial factor in assisting the Medical Department in caring for the relation happily, speedily, and justly, leaving on all sides a sick and wounded. sense of appreciation of the accuracy and fair dealing of the  War Department, General Orders No. 61 (1919) Born: at Watkins, New York Government of the United States in its Home Town: Washington, D.C. business relations with the allied and associated governments. DORR, MR. GOLDTHWAITE H.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Born: at New York, New York Citation: Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. CUTLER, MR. HARRY Goldthwaite H. Dorr, a United States Civilian, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. responsibility during World War I. Mr. Dorr's assistance to Harry Cutler, Colonel (Retired), a United States Civilian, the Director of Munitions in procuring supplies and for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to equipment for the Army and his subsequent activities in the the Government of the United States, in a duty of great settlement of the complex contractual relations resulting responsibility during World War I as Chairman, Executive there from were of signal value to the United States and its Committee, of the Jewish Welfare Board. Army.  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) Born: at Russia Born: at Newark, New Jersey Home Town: Providence, Rhode Island Home Town: New York, New York

DAVISON, MR. HENRY P. DRAVO, MR. RALPH M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Henry P. Davison, a United States Civilian, for Ralph M. Dravo, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 242 World War I, as Chief of the Pittsburgh Ordnance District, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of in which capacity he maintained at all times the greatest the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during degree of intelligent and enthusiastic cooperation between World War I. As Chairman of the Educational Commission, the Ordnance Department and manufacturers in his district, Mr. Erskine devoted himself with tireless energy to the thereby attaining the maximum production of munitions in a problem of developing educational opportunities for the minimum time, and also as Chairman of the Pittsburgh American soldiers in France while they were awaiting Ordnance District Claims Board, in which capacity his repatriation. To his rare educational ability, breadth of services have been invaluable to the nation in adjusting vision, and initiative is due, in large measure, the success of equitably the $210,000,000 worth of outstanding contracts the educational program of the American Expeditionary in his district in force at the signing of the armistice. Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919) Born: at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Edgeworth, Pennsylvania Home Town: New York, New York

*EDGAR, MR. CHARLES FELTON, MR. SAMUEL M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting The President of the United States takes pleasure in the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Mr. Charles Edgar, a United States Civilian, for Samuel M. Felton, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in connection with the responsibility during World War I as Director General of operations of the War Industries Board. In his position as Military Railways, in supervising the supply of railway Director of one of the Sections of the Board Mr. Edgar, material and the organization of railway operation and through his broad vision, distinguished capacity, and construction troops. By his energetic and loyal service Mr. business ability, rendered services of inestimable value in Felton has contributed materially to the success of the Army marshalling the industrial forces of the Nation and in the field. mobilizing its economic resources--marked factors in  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) assisting to make military success attainable. As Director of Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Chicago, Illinois Lumber, he rendered through his untiring efforts and devotion to duty exceptionally valuable service to the War Department in connection with the procurement of lumber FLAHERTY, MR. JAMES A. for the Army. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Metuchen, New Jersey presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Home Town: Essex Falls, New Jersey James A. Flaherty, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the EISENMAN, MR. CHARLES Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. Supreme Knight of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Knights of Columbus, Mr. Flaherty's high leadership and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. service rendered to the Army of the United States were Charles Eisenman, a United States Civilian, for conspicuous. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919) Government of the United Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Vice Chairman of the Committee on Supplies, Council of National Defense. Mr. Eisenman's energy, courage, business FOSDICK, MR. RAYMOND B. ability, and foresight did much to enlist American industry Citation: in the service of our country and thus make possible the The President of the United States takes pleasure in prompt and proper equipment of our armies with clothing presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. and equipage. Raymond B. Fosdick, a United States Civilian, for  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at New York, New York Government of the United States, in a duty of great Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio responsibility during World War I as Chairman of the Commission on Training Camp Activities. ERSKINE, MR. JOHN  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) Citation: Born: at Buffalo, New York Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. John Erskine, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally

243 FRANKLIN, MR. PHILIP A. S., SR. GIRL, MR. CHRISTIAN Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Philip A. S. Franklin, Sr., a United States Civilian, for Christian Girl, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I, in connection with the World War I, in the organization of the Production Section, embarkation service of the Army in the Division of Motors Branch, Quartermaster Corps, which designed and Purchase, Storage, and Traffic. To Mr. Franklin's fine produced the standardized motor truck. technical knowledge and energetic action is due, in a large  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) measure, the efficient jurisdiction over dock facilities and Born: at Elkhart, Indiana Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio floating equipment which has made possible the large movement of troops and supplies overseas.  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) HARRISON, MR. CHARLES L. Born: at Ashland, Maryland Citation: Home Town: New York, New York The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. FRAYNE, MR. HUGH Charles L. Harrison, a United States Civilian, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, in a duty of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Hugh Frayne, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Cincinnati Ordnance District, in which capacity he meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of maintained at all times the greatest degree of intelligent and the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during enthusiastic cooperation between the Ordnance Department World War I. In connection with the operations of the War and manufacturers in his district, thereby attaining the Industries Board during the World War, as a member of the maximum production of munitions in a minimum time; and Board Mr. Frayne rendered, through his broad vision, also as Chairman of the Cincinnati Ordnance District distinguished capacity, and organizing ability, services of Claims Board, in which capacity his services have been inestimable value in marshalling the industrial forces of the invaluable to the nation in adjusting equitably the Nation and mobilizing its economic resources--marked $153,000,000 worth of outstanding contracts in his district factors in assisting to make military success attainable. As in force at the signing of the armistice. Labor Commissioner, he contributed largely to the  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) successful mobilization and conservation of man power for Born: at Cincinnati, Ohio Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio war industry. His untiring efforts and devotion to duty in this connection contributed markedly to the successful operations of the supply system of the Army. HAYES, DR. GEORGE B.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Citation: Born: at Scranton, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dr. George B. Hayes, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally GARFIELD, MR. HARRY A. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Citation: the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during The President of the United States takes pleasure in World War I, as an eminent dental surgeon who placed presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. freely the advantages of his professional attainments and the Harry A. Garfield, a United States Civilian, for full facilities of his complete clinic at Paris at the services of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the American medical personnel. By the markedly Government of the United States, in a duty of great distinguished record made by him in jaw and facial surgery responsibility during World War I. During the progress of among the wounded of the American Expeditionary Forces, the war, by his conduct of the Fuel Administration, Mr. and his able directorate of the School for Instruction of Garfield stimulated the production, conserved the use, and Dental Personnel in Maxillo Facial and Prosthetic Surgery, supervised the distribution of those supplies of fuel he has rendered services of preeminent worth. necessary for the support and transportation of the Armies  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920) of the Untied States, the maintenance of industry, the Born: at Canandaigua, New York Home Town: Paris, France production of war supplies, and the health and well-being of the civil population upon which the successful prosecution of military activities depended. HODGE, MR. S. H.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) Citation: Born: at Hiram, Ohio The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Williamstown, Massachusetts presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. S. 244 H. Hodge, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Government of the United States, in a duty of great the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during responsibility during World War I, as Director of United World War I. Placed in charge of storage procurement for States explosive plants. the Army, Mr. Hodge rendered invaluable service in  War Department, General Orders No. 118 (1919) obtaining for the use of the Army an enormous amount of Born: at Appleton City, Missouri Home Town: San Francisco, California storage space at a cost averaging less than the commercial rate, thereby effecting a very substantial saving and enabling the Storage Division to meet a most pressing need for space JONES, MR. JOHN C. required to mobilize and preserve the immense quantities of Citation: supplies gathered for the use of the Army. By his technical The President of the United States takes pleasure in knowledge, broad judgment, and energetic action valuable presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. results were obtained. John C. Jones, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Born: at Murfreesboro, Tennessee the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Home Town: Chicago, Illinois World War I, as Chief of the Philadelphia Ordnance District, in which capacity he maintained at all times the *HODGES, MR. GEORGE greatest degree of intelligent and enthusiastic cooperation Citation: between the Ordnance Department and The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the manufacturers in his district, thereby attaining the the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to maximum production of munitions in a minimum time; and Mr. George Hodges, a United States Civilian, for also as Chairman of the Philadelphia Ordnance District exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Claims Board, in which capacity his services have been Government of the United States, in a duty of great invaluable to the Nation in adjusting equitably the responsibility during World War I, as Manager of the Troop $271,000,000 worth of outstanding contracts in his district Movement Section of the Division of Operations, U.S. in force at the signing of the armistice. Railroad Administration. Mr. Hodges arranged all the  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) details of the movement of troops from local Draft Boards Born: at New York, New York Home Town: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania to mobilization camps, between camps, or from mobilization camps to the Ports of Embarkation for shipment overseas. Troops in large numbers were moved on KLOEBER, MR. ROYALL O. short notice, and he was responsible for the successful Citation: coordination and carrying out of these movements. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Born: at Newark, New Jersey Royall O. Kloeber, a United States Civilian, for Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great HURLEY, MR. EDWARD N. responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Director of Citation: Finance. In this capacity, Mr. Kloeber rendered most The President of the United States takes pleasure in valuable assistance in the solution of the great financial presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. problems which arose due to the war. Edward N. Hurley, a United States Civilian, for  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Born: at Lynchburg, Virginia Home Town: Washington, D.C. Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I as Chairman of the U.S. Shipping Board. With tireless LEE, MR. JOSEPH energy, Mr. Hurley surmounted extreme difficulties and Citation: increased trans-Atlantic tonnage to an extent to allow a The President of the United States takes pleasure in steady shipment, both of troops and necessary supplies, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Unselfish in devotion to duty, sound in judgment, quick to Joseph Lee, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally act, he rendered a service to the world. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919) the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Born: at Galesburg, Illinois World War I as President of the War Camp Community Home Town: Wheaton, Illinois Service.  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) JACKLING, MR. DANIEL C. Born: at Brookline, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Daniel C. Jackling, a United States Civilian, for

245 LEGGE, MR. ALEX Born: at Orange, New Jersey Home Town: Summitt, New Jersey Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. MARSHALL, MR. WALDO H. Alex Legge, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. connection with the operations of the War Industries Board Waldo H. Marshall, a United States Civilian, for during World War I. As a member of the Board Mr. Legge exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the rendered, through his broad vision, distinguished capacity, Government of the United States, in a duty of great and business ability, services of inestimable value in responsibility during World War I, first, as Assistant to the marshalling the industrial forces of the Nation and Chief of the Production Division of the Office of the Chief mobilizing its economic resources--marked factors in of Ordnance, in which capacity he was of material assisting to make military success attainable. As vice assistance in securing the production of all articles of chairman of the Board itself and as Chairman of its ordnance supplied to the United States Army, and later as Requirements Division, he rendered, through his untiring Special Assistant to the Chief of Ordnance, in which efforts and devotion to duty, exceptionally valuable service capacity he successfully organized the industry of the to the War Department in matters connected with the supply country for the production of artillery, artillery ammunition, of raw materials and general munitions to the Army. etc.  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Born: at Dane County, Wisconsin Home Town: New York, New York Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

MACDOWELL, MR. CHARLES H. MCFADDEN, MR. GEORGE Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Charles H. MacDowell, a United States Civilian, for George McFadden, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In connection with the responsibility during World War I. Mr. McFadden operations of the War Industries Board during the World represented in France with high ability the War Trade Board War, in his position as Director of one of the sections of the of the State Department. In close liaison with the General Board, Mr. MacDowell rendered, through his broad vision, Purchasing Board of the American Expeditionary Forces, he distinguished capacity, and business ability, services of had a guiding influence in determining the methods of the inestimable value in marshaling the industrial forces of the invaluable cooperation of the War Trade Board in the Nation and mobilizing its economic resources--marked supply-procurement efforts of the Army in France and in factors in assisting to make military success attainable. As neutral and other allied countries. With untiring energy, Director of Chemicals, he rendered, through his untiring sound judgment, great ability, and devoted purpose, he efforts and devotion to duty, exceptionally valuable service cooperated in many matters of vital importance to the to the War Department in connection with the procurement American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919) of chemicals, particularly those elements used in the Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania manufacture of explosives for the Army. Home Town: Villanova, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Born: at Lewistown, Illinois Home Town: Chicago, Illinois MORROW, MR. DWIGHT W. Citation: MANN, MR. CHARLES R. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Dwight W. Morrow, a United States Civilian, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Charles R. Mann, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Government of the United meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during as a Member of the American Shipping Mission. Mr. World War I. As Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Morrow was responsible for the first intelligent Committee on Education and Special Training, Mr. Mann epitomization of the complete allied tonnage situation, and gave invaluable service in the development of the training of his able presentation of the situation to the allied countries technicians and mechanics for the Army, and in the materially affected the tonnage policy, resulting in all organization of the Students' Army Training Corps. possible economy. By his tact and good judgment in matters  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) affecting the establishment of the Military Board of Allied 246 Supply he helped materially in the splendid results obtained industry, and diplomacy he brought this immense task to a by that organization. successful conclusion in less than one year, to the very great  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919) credit of the War Department and the United States and the Born: at Huntington, West Virginia continued and warm friendship of the nations involved. Home Town: Englewood, New Jersey  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920) Born: at Shelby County, Missouri MORSE, MR. ERNEST C. Home Town: Houston, Texas Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PATTERSON, HANNAH J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Citation: Ernest C. Morse, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Hannah J. Patterson, a United States Civilian, for World War I as Director of Sales, Supply Division, War exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Department, General Staff. Charged with the very important Government of the United States, in a duty of great duty of organizing and training a competent force for the responsibility during World War I. Hannah Paterson entirely novel functions of supervising, coordinating, and devoted herself through the whole period of the war to directing the disposal, according to law, of the vast War executive work of the Women's Committee of the Council Department surplus of supplies, materials, and properties of of National Defense, devoting herself with great ability and every description, and with the formulation and energy to the organization of the activities and interests of development of sales policies, Mr. Morse performed his the women throughout the United States in the interest of manifold duties with marked ability, energy, and judgment, the successful prosecution of the war and, by her efforts, with the result that the United States disposed of great contributed to the splendid cooperation on the part of the quantities of supplies at exceptionally advantageous prices. women of the country in the great national emergency.  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) Born: at Lebanon, New Hampshire Born: at Smithton, Pennsylvania Home Town: Neeham, Massachusetts Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MOTT, MR. JOHN R. PEEK, MR. GORDON N. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. John R. Mott, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Gordon N. Peek, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as General Secretary of the National War World War I as Commissioner of Finished Products, War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association of Industries Board. As a member of the Board Mr. Peek the United States. rendered, through his broad vision, distinguished capacity,  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919) and business ability, services of inestimable value in Born: at Livingston Manor, New York marshalling the industrial forces of the nation and Home Town: Montclair, New Jersey mobilizing its economic resources--marked factors in assisting to make military success attainable. As PARKER, MR. EDWIN B. Commissioner of Finished Products, it was largely through Citation: his untiring efforts The President of the United States takes pleasure in and devotion to duty that the Supply Bureaus of the War presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Department were able to maintain a constant flow of Edwin B. Parker, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally munitions as well as supplies of a general character to the meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Army. the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) World War I. As Priority Commissioner of the War Born: at Polo, Illinois Industries Board, Mr. Parker formulated and directed Home Town: Moline, Illinois policies for the fullest development of war industries with marked ability and foresight. Later and subsequent to the POTTER, MR. WILLIAM CHAPMAN armistice he, as Chairman of the United States Liquidation Citation: Commission, War Department, undertook the immense task The President of the United States takes pleasure in of liquidating the mass of intricate transactions incurred presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. between the War Department and the allied Governments William Chapman Potter, a United States Civilian, for during the war, and also the disposal of all surplus war exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the stocks and property of the War Department in Europe. As Government of the United States, in a duty of great directing head of this commission and by his patience, responsibility during World War I. Mr. Potter reorganized

247 the Equipment Division of the Signal Corps and organized and enthusiastic cooperation between the Ordnance and developed the Bureau of Aircraft Production. Department and manufacturers in his district, thereby  War Department, General Orders No. 118 (1919) attaining the maximum production of munitions in a Born: at Chicago, Illinois minimum time; and also as Chairman of the Detroit Home Town: Old Westbury, New York Ordnance District Claims Board, in which capacity his services have been invaluable to the Nation in adjusting REPLOGLE, MR. J. LEONARD equitably the $271,000,000 worth of outstanding contracts Citation: in his district in force at the signing of the armistice. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. J. Born: at Detroit, Michigan Leonard Replogle, a United States Civilian, for Home Town: Miami Beach, Florida exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great RUSSELL, MR. EDMUND A. responsibility during World War I, in connection with the Citation: operations of the War Industries Board. As a member of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Board Mr. Replogle rendered through his broad vision, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. distinguished capacity, and business ability, services of Edmund A. Russell, a United States Civilian, for inestimable value in marshalling the industrial forces of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Nation and mobilizing its economic resources--marked Government of the United factors in assisting to make military success attainable. As States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, Director of Steel, he rendered, through his untiring efforts as Chief of the Chicago Ordnance District, in which and devotion to duty, exceptionally valuable service to the capacity he maintained at all times the greatest degree of War Department in connection with the procurement and intelligent and enthusiastic cooperation between the supply of steel and iron for the Army. Ordnance Department and the  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) manufacturers in his district, thereby attaining the Born: at Bedford County, Pennsylvania maximum production of munitions in a minimum time; and Home Town: New York, New York also as Chairman of the Chicago Ordnance District Claims Board, in which capacity his services have been invaluable ROBERTS, MR. GEORGE J. to the Nation in adjusting equitably the $325,000,000 worth Citation: of outstanding contracts in his district in force at the signing The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the armistice. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr.  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) George J. Roberts, a United States Civilian, for Born: at Athens, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Lake Forest, Illinois Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the New SCOTT, MR. FRANK A. York Ordnance District, in which capacity he maintained at Citation: all time the greatest degree of intelligent and enthusiastic The President of the United States takes pleasure in cooperation between the Ordnance Department and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. manufacturers in his district, thereby attaining the maximum Frank A. Scott, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally production of munitions in a minimum time, and also as meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Chairman of the New York Ordnance District Claims the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Board, in which capacity his services have been invaluable World War I, in assisting in organizing and as Chairman of to the Nation in adjusting equitably the $525,000,000 worth the Munitions Standards Board and the General Munitions of outstanding contracts in his district in force at the signing Board. Mr. Scott thus contributed greatly in developing the of the armistice. War Department's programs.  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Charlotte County, Virginia Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Home Town: East Orange, New Jersey Home Town: West Mentor, Ohio

ROBINSON, MR. FRED J. SHAW, ANNA HOWARD Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Anna Fred J. Robinson, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Howard Shaw, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, World War I. As Chairman of the Women's Committee of as Chief of the Detroit Ordnance District, in which capacity the Council of National Defense, Anna Howard Shaw he maintained at all times the greatest degree of intelligent coordinated the mobilization and organization of women

248 throughout the country in every phase of war work, of the Secretary of War in connection with the procurement including the securing of women for some of the various of munitions for the American Expeditionary Forces, Mr. branches of the Army. Stettinius rendered conspicuous services. His broad vision  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) and splendid judgment have been of the greatest value to the Born: at England success of the military program. Home Town: Moylan, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919) Born: at St. Louis, Missouri SHEARMAN, MR. LAWRENCE H. Home Town: New York, New York Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SUMMERS, MR. LELAND L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Citation: Lawrence H. Shearman, a United States Civilian, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Government of the United States, in a duty of great Leland L. Summers, a United States Civilian, for responsibility during World War I. As Civilian Member of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the 1st Section of the General Staff, American Government of the United Expeditionary Forces, Mr. Shearman placed his mature States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. experience and his extensive technical and business In connection with the operations of the War Industries knowledge of the shipping industry at the disposal of the Board during the World War, as a member of the Board Mr. American Expeditionary Forces during a period of several Summers rendered through his broad vision, distinguished months when tonnage and shipping problems were of the capacity, and business ability, services of inestimable value most vital importance. His clear vision, sound advice, and in marshalling the industrial forces of the Nation and unfailing energy and loyalty were of the greatest value to his mobilizing its economic resources--marked factors in country and to the Allied cause. assisting to make military success attainable. As Technical  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919) Advisor of the Board and later as Representative on the Born: at Washington, D.C. Interallied Munitions Board, he rendered, through his Home Town: Roslyn, New York untiring efforts and devotion to duty, exceptionally valuable service to the War Department in connection with the SINGLETON, MR. MARVIN E. procurement and supply of explosives for the Army. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Cleves, Ohio presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Home Town: Whitestone, New York Marvin E. Singleton, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the SWOPE, MR. GERALD Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the St. Louis The President of the United States takes pleasure in Ordnance District, in which capacity he maintained at all presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. times the greatest degree of intelligent and enthusiastic Gerald Swope, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally cooperation between the Ordnance Department and meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of manufacturers in his district, thereby attaining the maximum the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during production of munitions in a minimum time, and also as World War I. As one of the Principal Advisors and Chairman of the St. Louis Ordnance District Claims Board, Assistants to the Director of Purchase, Storage, and Traffic, in which capacity his services have been invaluable to the Mr. Swope accomplished the task of working out the Nation in adjusting equitably the $122,000,000 worth of detailed plan for bringing under one head the direction and outstanding contracts in his district in force as the signing of supervision of procurement, storage, and issue of all the armistice. commodities and articles of equipment and supply needed  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) for the Army. It was due to his foresight, ability, energy and Born: at Waxahachie, Texas loyal cooperation that the procurement program for the great Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri Army of 1918 was successfully planned, and he assisted materially in carrying it into effect, thereby contributing STETTINIUS, MR. EDWARD R. directly to the success of the military program. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at St. Louis, Missouri presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Home Town: New Brunswick, New Jersey Edward R. Stettinius, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the THELEN, MR. MAX Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility during World War I. As Director General of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Purchases for the War Department, Second Assistant presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Secretary of War, and as Special Representative in France Max Thelen, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally

249 meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of express the generosity of the American people in terms of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during substantial helpfulness. World War I. As Chief of the Purchase Branch of the  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) Purchase, Storage, and Traffic Division, Mr. Thelen was Born: at Boston, Massachusetts Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts responsible for the initiation of the purchase policy and the supervision of all contracts. His constructive ability and exceptional foresight are responsible for the results attained WOODS, MR. GILBERT F. in the settlement of war contracts. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Rising City, Nebraska presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Home Town: Berkeley, California Gilbert F. Woods, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the THORNE, MR. ROBERT J. Government of the United Citation: States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Mr. Woods rendered invaluable service to the War presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Department in the acquisition, either by purchase, Robert J. Thorne, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally condemnation, requisition, donation, or lease, of all real meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of estate required for the use of the Army during the World the United War, also in disposal of such real estate as was no longer States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, required. By his technical knowledge, broad judgment, and in the reorganization of the Service of Supply, thereby energetic action valuable results were obtained. enabling the heavy demands due to an increased Army to be  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1920) met. Born: at Clarksville, Missouri Home Town: Chicago, Illinois  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) Born: at Chicago, Illinois Home Town: Lake Forest, Illinois YEATMAN, MR. POPE Citation: VAUCLAIN, MR. SAMUEL MATTHEWS The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Pope Yeatman, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of Samuel Matthews Vauclain, a United States Civilian, for the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the World War I. In connection with the operations of the War Government of the United States, in a duty of great Industries Board during the World War, in his position as responsibility during World War I. Mr. Vauclain assisted in Director of one of the sections of the Board Mr. Yeatman organizing the Munitions Standards Board and was rendered, through his broad vision, distinguished capacity, Chairman of a subcommittee of that Board which later and business ability, services of inestimable value in became a subcommittee of the War Industries Board. He marshaling the industrial forces of the nation and mobilizing rendered valuable assistance in developing the War its economic resources--marked factors in assisting to make Department's program as to artillery and rifles. military success attainable. As Director of Nonferrous  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Metals, he rendered valuable service to the War Department Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in connection with the procurement and supply of copper, Home Town: Rosemont, Pennsylvania lead, zinc, and other nonferrous metals for the Army.  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) WADSWORTH, MR. ELIOT Born: at St. Louis, Missouri Citation: Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. YOUNGER, MR. JOHN Eliot Wadsworth, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. World War I. As Vice Chairman of the Central Committee, John Younger, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally American Red Cross, Mr. Wadsworth brought the great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of problem of systematized relief for our armies, those of the the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during Allies, and for the stricken people of World War I, as Advisory Engineer in the designing and Europe to an eminently successful solution. By earnest, production of standard motor vehicles adopted by the unselfish concentration of high faculties of organization and United States of America. control he helped most materially to conserve life and  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) reconstitute the wastage of war in the devastated areas, and Born: at Scotland Home Town: Columbus, Ohio made it possible to

250 Influenza Epidemic (1918)

AUSTIN, FRED T. JONES, GLENN I. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Glenn T. Austin, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally I. Jones, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the Government of the United States, in a duty of great World War I, in command of Camp Zachary Taylor, responsibility during World War I. While Surgeon of the Kentucky, and particularly during the period that said camp 10th Division during the epidemic of Spanish influenza in was subject to a severe epidemic of influenza. that command, Lieutenant Colonel Jones' farsightedness in  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) providing hospital facilities and his energetic and Born: at Hancock, Vermont exceptionally efficient action in directing the care of Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts patients resulted in a large reduction of mortality. His services show a rare devotion to duty in that, though himself BEACH, GEORGE C., JR. a sufferer from the disease, his efforts were unabated. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Born: at Washington, D.C. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Home Town: Washington, D.C. George C. Beach, Jr., Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to METCALFE, RAYMOND F. the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Citation: responsibility. At the time of the influenza epidemic in The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1918, Major Beach was serving as Camp Surgeon at Camp presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Greene, North Carolina. By his foresightedness in providing Raymond F. Metcalfe, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. ample hospital facilities during the early stages of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished epidemic and by his efficient action in directing the care of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of patients, he was primarily responsible for a large reduction great responsibility during World War I. As Division in the mortality rate at that camp. His efforts were untiring Surgeon, 36th Division, in August and again in September and he continued until he was stricken with the malady in its 1918, during serious epidemics of Spanish influenza, most serious form. He showed a rare devotion to duty in Colonel Metcalfe's farsightedness and his energetic and that, although himself a sufferer from the disease, his efforts efficient action in personally directing the handling of these were unabated. epidemics resulted in a very large reduction in the mortality.  War Department, General Orders No. 6 (1930)  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921) Born: at Topeka, Kansas Born: at West Salamanca, New York Home Town: Grant County, Indiana Home Town: Buffalo, New York

CULKIN, JOSEPH R. VAUGHAN, VICTOR C. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Victor R. Culkin, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for C. Vaughan, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, when in charge of Camp responsibility during World War I. During his service in the Hospital No. 1, at Camp Upton, New York, during the Office of the Surgeon General, Colonel Vaughan's serious epidemic of influenza at this camp in September and contributions of advice and information have been of great October 1918. Due to his great energy and good will and value to the Army in connection with the control of unwillingness to meet defeat in any form, remarkable results communicable diseases. During the most recent epidemic were obtained at this hospital. of influenza, in particular, his work was of extreme value.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919) Born: at Oswego, New York Born: at Mount Airy, Missouri Home Town: Rochester, New York Home Town: Ann Arbor, Michigan

251 North Russia (1919-1920)

U.S. ARMY U.S CIVILIAN JUDSON, WILLIAM V. Citation: STEVENS, MR. JOHN F. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in William V. Judson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the John F. Stevens, a United States Civilian, for exceptionally Government of the United States, in a duty of great meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of responsibility during World War I, while serving as Chief of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the American Military Mission to Russia and military World War I, as head of the Railway Advisory Commission attaché to the American embassy at Petrograd, Russia. to Russia and Special Advisor of the Russian Ministry of  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921) Ways Communication. In the midst of revolutionary Born: at Indianapolis, Indiana conditions Mr. Stevens has pursued his undertaking to Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana rehabilitate Russia by the restoration of railway traffic. In a distant country, far from immediate support, he has RICHARDSON, WILDS P. maintained an unflagging devotion to duty which is now Citation: beginning to show the valuable results of his labor. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wilds Born: at West Gardiner, Maine P. Richardson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for Home Town: New York, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces in North Russia, by his skillful handling of the many difficult situations which arose, General Richardson rendered a signal service to the United States Government.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Born: at Hunt County, Texas Home Town: Paris, Texas

252 Siberia (1919-1920)

BELLINGER, JOHN B. GALEN, ALBERT J. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert B. Bellinger, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, J. Galen, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to Department), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and the Government of the United States, in a duty of great distinguished services to the Government of the United responsibility. As Department Quartermaster, Philippine States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Department, a position of great responsibility, Colonel As Judge Advocate of the American Expeditionary Forces Bellinger administered the services of transportation and of in Siberia, Lieutenant Colonel Galen organized this the supply of the troops serving in the Philippines and China important department and administered its affairs with in a markedly successful manner. He originated and conspicuous efficiency. His marked legal ability, sound executed the supplying of the Siberian American judgment, and untiring efforts were important factors in the Expeditionary Forces and the purchasing of foods in the splendid work of his department, and he at all times handles Orient, and aided the Philippine government in its problems. with great success the various military and international He rendered services of much value. problems with which he was confronted. He contributed  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921) materially to the success of the forces in Siberia and Born: at Charleston, South Carolina rendered conspicuous services in a position of great Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) EICHELBERGER, ROBERT LAWRENCE Born: at Broadwater County, Montana (First Award) Home Town: Helena, Montana Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in GRAVES, WILLIAM S. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Citation: Lawrence Eichelberger (0-2624), Lieutenant Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to distinguished services to the Government of the United William S. Graves, Major General, U.S. Army, for States, in a duty of great responsibility during the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the intervention in Siberia during World War I. As Assistant Government of the United States, in a duty of great Chief of Staff, G-2, with the American Expeditionary responsibility during World War I, as an Executive Forces in Siberia, Lieutenant Colonel Eichelberger Assistant to the Chief of Staff and as Commanding General organized and directed the Intelligence Service of the of the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia. American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia in a most able  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919) manner and under most trying circumstances. By his keen Born: at Mount Calm, Texas Home Town: Gatesville, Texas foresight, discriminating judgment, and brilliant professional attainments, exercised through his efficiently established organization, he was able to keep his KING, THOMAS W. Commanding General well and fully informed at all times. Citation: His tireless energy and his keen insight into local conditions The President of the United States takes pleasure in gave him a masterful grasp of the situation, which presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to contributed materially to the success of the forces in Siberia. Thomas W. King, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's He rendered most conspicuous services of inestimable value Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and to the Government in a position of great responsibility. distinguished services to the Government of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Born: March 9, 1886 at Urbana, Ohio As Adjutant General of the American Expeditionary Forces Home Town: Urbana, Ohio in Siberia, Lieutenant Colonel King performed his exacting Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (Siberia), duties with high professional skill and administrative ability. Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), 4@ Army Distinguished Service Medals The exceptional efficiency of the Adjutant General's Department under his direction was a material factor in the success of the staff work at Headquarters. Possessed of a keen mind for organization, with sound judgment, tact, and 253 a thorough understanding of the intricate details of his efficiency which characterized the work of the Medical office, he successfully surmounted innumerable obstacles Department under his control. He handled in a masterful and rendered service of signal worth to the Government. manner the organization of available sanitary forces to  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) combat a threatened typhus epidemic in eastern Siberia. He Born: at Sacramento, California rendered conspicuous service of signal worth to the Home Town: Redwood City, California Government in a position of great responsibility.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) LEITCH, JOSEPH D. Born: at San Francisco, California Citation: Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph D. Leitch, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia, Colonel Leitch gave proof of his great breadth of vision, keen foresight, sound judgment, and tact. By his brilliant professional attainments, coupled with great diplomacy, he handled most ably the many delicate situations with which he was confronted. His fine soldierly qualities were at all times outstanding, and by his masterful grasp of the situation he was able to meet successfully each new and difficult problem with which he was faced. He rendered most conspicuous services of inestimable value to the Government in a place of great responsibility and at a time of gravest importance.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922) Born: at Montague, Michigan Home Town: Clay Center, Nebraska

MORROW, CHARLES H. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Morrow, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In Command of American forces in the Baikal sector, Siberia, Colonel Morrow with great energy, tact, and force handled a situation fraught with serious possibilities and rendered a service of great worth.  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) Born: at Somerset, Kentucky Home Town: Somerset, Kentucky

WILSON, JAMES S. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James S. Wilson, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia, Colonel Wilson organized, supervised, and perfected the organization of the Medical Department in Siberia so as to meet successfully the complex sanitary conditions confronting the American troops. To his excellent judgment, untiring efforts, and high professional attainments is largely due the splendid

254 Interim (1918-1942)

U.S. ARMY

CRAIG, MALIN Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished (Second Award) service in a position of great responsibility to the Citation: Government of the United States, during a grave The President of the United States takes pleasure in emergency. By his leadership and executive ability while presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Acting Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army of the United Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Malin States (1939 - 1940), Brigadier General Gasser has made an Craig (0-86), General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally important contribution to the National Defense. Denied by meritorious and distinguished service in a duty of great force of circumstances the increased rank appropriate to his responsibility as Chief of Staff of the Army of the United high position, the vigor and efficiency with which he has States from 1935 to 1939. General Craig was charged with carried out the exacting cuties of his office afford a fine the responsibility for planning and administration of the example of the highest soldier qualities. greatest peacetime reorientation and modernization of the  American Decorations, Supplement 4 Born: February 28, 1977 at Likens, Ohio Army in its history. The continuous and uninterrupted Home Town: Tiflin, Ohio reliance placed upon his military service and counsel by the Personal Awards: 3@ Army Distinguished Service Medals Secretary of War, by the Congress, and by The President was demonstrated by measures both executive and GILBERT, HAROLD N. legislative, which advanced the Army to its present position (First Award) of readiness for security and defense. The loyal teamwork Citation: and high morale of Staff, Ground, and Air developed by his The President of the United States takes pleasure in wise administration during the period of rapid development presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold was exceptionally N. Gilbert (0-7596), Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. marked, and demonstrated the extraordinary qualities of Army, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of leadership that have accentuated his career from the great responsibility. As officer in charge of all United States beginning. Army recruiting activities in the Office of the Adjutant  American Decorations, Supplement 3 General, Washington, D.C., in the years 1938, 1939, and Born: at St. Joseph, Missouri Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1940, Colonel Gilbert displayed unusual foresight, excellent Personal Awards: Army DSM (WWI), Army DSM (Interim), judgment, and resourcefulness in planning, organizing, and Army DSM (WWII) conducting with conspicuous success the largest peacetime recruiting program in the history of the Army. FARMER, LYLE G.  American Decorations, Supplement 5 Citation: Born: at Halifax, Pennsylvania Home Town: Williamsport, Pennsylvania The President of the United States takes pleasure in Personal Awards: DSC (WWI), Army DSM (Interim), 2d Army presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lyle DSM (WWII) G. Farmer, Corporal, U.S. Army, for disregarding personal risk and danger in saving Miss Eleanor Bourgeois from *HARRINGTON, FRANCIS C. drowning in the artificial lake at City Park, New Orleans, Citation: Louisiana, on 27 April 1918, while serving as a member of The President of the United States takes pride in presenting Company I, 43d Infantry Regiment. the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Francis C. Harrington, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Mears, Michigan Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Home Town: Grand Meadow, Minnesota service in a duty of great responsibility. As Chief Engineer and later as Administrator of the Works Progress GASSER, LORENZO DOW Administration and Commissioner of Work Projects, (Second Award) Colonel Harrington was charged with the planning and Citation: administration of the greatest peacetime effort ever The President of the United States takes pleasure in undertaken by any bureau or department of the Government. presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second During this period he displayed extraordinary qualities of Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to leadership and unusual talents for administration. As advisor Lorenzo Dow Gasser (0-1018), Brigadier General, U.S. to the President and the Congress his professional counsel was marked by great vigor and vision leading to measures 255 both executive and legislative which contributed directly to Personal Awards: Medal of Honor (WWII), 2@ Distinguished the well being of millions and indirectly to the benefit of the Service Crosses (WWI), Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), 5@ Army Distinguished Service Medals, Navy Distinguished entire Nation. Service Medal, 7@ Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross,  American Decorations, Supplement 5 2@ Bronze Stars w/V, 2@ Purple Hearts Born: at Bristol, Virginia Home Town: Bristol, Virginia MCCOY, FRANK R. (Second Award) HUME, EDGAR ERSKINE Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Erskine Hume, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. R. McCoy, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. As great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Medical Personal Representative of the President in Nicaragua and Officer and later as Commissioner of the American Red Chairman of the Electoral Board during 1927 and 1928, Cross in Serbia, February 1919 to June 1920, with untiring General McCoy combined to a marked degree the qualities energy, unremitting devotion to duty, and with rare of diplomat and soldier and displayed excellent and sound administrative and professional skill Lieutenant Colonel judgment in a position of great responsibility, conducting a Hume organized and operated an American sanitary service, difficult mission with fairness, justice, and tact, thereby reorganized hospitals, dispensaries, and dressing stations for commanding the respect of all factions, and acceptance by soldiers and civilians alike, and successfully combating an all political parties of the results of the election, and the free epidemic of typhus fever which had caused the death of 80 expression of the Nicaraguan people. In connection with our per cent of the Serbian doctors. From June 1918 to February relations with Latin American this outstanding achievement 1919, in direct charge of an American base hospital which of General McCoy, in the face of seemingly insurmountable was later expanded by the addition of Italian hospitals into a obstacles, has brought great credit to himself and the Army composite hospital center in the Italian war zone, he of the United States. rendered professional services of a highly conspicuous  War Department, General Orders No. 6 (1930) character. Born: at Lewistown, Pennsylvania  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923) Home Town: Lewistown, Pennsylvania Born: at Frankfort, Kentucky Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Crosses Home Town: Frankfort, Kentucky MCINTYRE, AUGUSTINE MACARTHUR, DOUGLAS A. Citation: (Second Award) The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Augustine McIntyre, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of great responsibility. By his leadership, high Douglas A. MacArthur (0-57), General, U.S. Army, for professional attainments, and executive ability while serving exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the as President of the Field Artillery Board and as Commander Government of the United States, in a duty of great of the Field Artillery School, Colonel McIntyre had made responsibility. As Chief of Staff of the Army of the United important contributions to the national defense. His States from 21 November 1930 to 1 October 1935, General thorough tactical and technical knowledge of Field Artillery MacArthur performed his many important and exacting has forwarded the modernization of field artillery officers of duties with signal success. He devised and developed the the Army of the United States. Denied by force of Four-Army organization of our land forces; he conceived circumstances the increased grade appropriate to his and established the GHQ Air Force, thus immeasurably position as Commandant of the Field Artillery School, the increasing the effectiveness of our air defenses; he initiated vigor and efficiency with which he has carried out the a comprehensive program of modernization in the Army's exacting and important duties of this assignment afford a tactics, equipment, training, and organization. In addition, fine example of the highest soldierly qualities. the professional counsel and assistance he continuously  American Decorations, Supplement 5 rendered to the President, to the Secretary of War, and to the Born: at Chattanooga, Tennessee Congress were distinguished by such logic, vision, and Home Town: Chattanooga, Tennessee accuracy as to contribute markedly to the formulation of sound defense policies and the enactment of progressive MOSELEY, GEORGE V. H. laws for promoting the Nation's security. (Second Award)  War Department, General Orders No. 7 (1935) Citation: Born: January 26, 1880 at Little Rock, Arkansas The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second 256 Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George Ship Panay, the ship was bombed and sunk in the Yangtze V. H. Moseley, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for River near Hohsien, China, on 12 December 1937. During exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the the bombing and sinking of the ship, Captain Roberts, Government of the United States, in a duty of great Assistant Military Attaché, disregarding his own safety, responsibility. When it became evident on the morning of 8 assisted in the care of the wounded and in executing the March 1929, that Mexican revolutionary forces, in greatly abandonment of the ship. The ship's officers having been superior strength, were preparing to make a determined incapacitated by wounds, Captain Roberts was placed in attack against Mexican Federal troops who had taken up a charge when the survivors reached shore. Displaying position on the south bank of the Rio Grande near the end of excellent leadership, courage, and tact, he initiated the International bridges connecting El Paso, Texas, and immediate measures for security and alleviation of the Juarez, Mexico, General Moseley crossed the bridge while suffering of the wounded. He then conducted the party to exposed to the fire of the revolutionary forces, conferred safety through an unknown country occupied by troops with the commander of the Federal forces while under engaged in hostilities, thereby preserving the lives of the heavy fire, and later passed through the field of fire to survivors. The grave responsibilities which devolved upon confer with the commander of the revolutionary forces. By Captain Roberts were met in a prompt and efficient manner, his initiative, prompt and forceful action, and his utter thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and the military disregard for his own personal danger under heavy fire, service. General Moseley succeeded in bringing about a cessation of  American Decorations, Supplement 2 the fire which was endangering American life in El Paso, Born: at Oskaloosa, Kansas Home Town: Oskaloosa, Kansas Texas, and arranged for a conference of the Mexican Personal Awards: Navy Cross (Panay Incident), Army commanders which resulted in the retirement of one of the Distinguished Service Medal (Panay Incident), 2@ Army belligerent groups, a cessation of fire, and the restoration of Distinguished Service Medals (WWII) peace and quiet. By this action General Moseley was chiefly responsible for relieving a delicate international situation. SCALETTA, PAUL  War Department, General Orders No. 6 (1930) Citation: Born: at Evanston, Illinois The President of the United States takes pleasure in Home Town: Evanston, Illinois Personal Awards: 2@ Army Distinguished Service Medals presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul Scaletta, Corporal, U.S. Army, for repeatedly entering a *REGISTER, EDWARD C. (DNB) dangerous surf and saving the lives of other souls at the risk Citation: of his own life at Ocean Beach, California, on 5 May 1918, The President of the United States takes pride in presenting while serving as a member of Company B, 159th Infantry the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Regiment, 40th Division.  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of Edward C. Register, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), the act of Congress July 9, 1918) U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at San Jose, California services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: San Jose, California great responsibility during World War I, while a member of the Polish Relief Expedition, volunteering for service at SHARP, GEORGE A. Tarnopol, Poland, the entire city being prostrate from the Citation: effects of typhus fever, 45 doctors having sacrificed their The President of the United States takes pleasure in lives within the preceding two month. Upon arrival at presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Tarnopol Lieutenant Colonel Register assumed entire George A. Sharp (1623188), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for his charge of the situation, organized and established a 1,500- bravery in entering a dangerous surf at Ocean Beach, bed hospital equipped with supplies which had been California, on 5 May 1918, and rescuing three men and concealed from enemy forces and found by him. Fifteen assisting in the rescue of Corporal Stein of Company B, days after his arrival in the city he contracted typhus fever 115th Engineers, at the risk of his own life. and died from its effects on 3 January 1920.  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923) Born: at Victor, Colorado Born: at Rose Hill, North Carolina Home Town: Breckenridge, Colorado Home Town: Georgetown, South Carolina SULTAN, DANIEL I. ROBERTS, FRANK N. (Second Award) (First Award) Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel N. Roberts (0-12734), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for I. Sultan, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished responsibility. During the evacuation of personnel of the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of American Embassy at Nanking, China, by the United States great responsibility. While serving as Commanding Officer 257 of United States Army Troops in Nicaragua, Lieutenant Home Town: New London, Connecticut Colonel Sultan conducted an investigation of the Inter- oceanic canal route with efficiency and maintained high HARDING, JOHN, JR. morale among his troops under conditions of unusual Citation: hardship and difficulty. By his tact and diplomacy in The President of the United States takes pleasure in handling intricate problems he maintained cordial relations presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John with the people of Nicaragua. Following the disastrous Harding, Jr., Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army earthquake in Nicaragua in March 1931, Colonel Sultan, by Air Service (Reserve), for exceptionally meritorious and his prompt and effective relief work, evoked the distinguished services to the Government of the United appreciation and gratitude of the afflicted people. In the States, in a duty of great responsibility. Lieutenant Harding, performance of these duties he demonstrated marked ability, as Assistant Pilot of Airplane No. 4, the "New Orleans," and sound judgment, and untiring zeal in a position of great Assistant Engineer Officer of the United States Army Air responsibility, thereby rendering services of great value to Service around-the-world flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 his Government. September 1924, displayed sound technical skill, a high  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1932) spirit of cooperation, initiative, energy, and resourcefulness. Born: at Oxford, Mississippi His indefatigable energy, good judgment, and personal Home Town: Oxford, Mississippi Personal Awards: 4@ Army Distinguished Service Medals courage contributed largely to the success of this pioneer flight of airplanes around the world. In the performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an WALKER, ARTHUR L., JR. undertaking bringing great credit to himself and to the Citation: Military Establishment of the United States. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Born: at Nashville, Tennessee L. Walker, Jr., Private, U.S. Army, for saving the life of a Home Town: Dayton, Ohio fellow soldier when the latter was thrown into the water by the capsizing of a canoe, at the risk of his own life, at HARVEY, ALVA L. Robbins Pond, Camp Devens, Massachusetts, on 4 May Citation: 1918, while serving as a member of Headquarters Company, The President of the United States takes pleasure in 301st Infantry Regiment, 76th Division. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alva  D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of L. Harvey, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Service, for the act of Congress July 9, 1918) Born: at Yonkers, New York exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Sergeant Harvey displayed unusual judgment, technical knowledge, and RMY IR ERVICE initiative in the preparation of the airplanes for the United U.S. A A S States Army Air service around-the-world flight and as Mechanician and Assistant pilot of Airplane No. 1, the ARNOLD, LESLIE P. "Seattle," from 6 April 1924 until 30 April 1924, when, due Citation: to an accident which resulted in the complete wreck of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in airplane, he was forced to abandon the flight. His foresight, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leslie perseverance, and mechanical ability were very material P. Arnold, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air factors in contributing to the successful accomplishment of Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished this pioneer flight of airplanes around the world. In the services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of performance of this great task Sergeant Harvey aided in great responsibility. Lieutenant Arnold as Assistant Pilot of bringing great credit to the military forces of the United Airplane No. 2, the "Chicago," and Adjutant and Finance States. Officer of the U.S. Army Air Service around-the-world  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 September 1924, displayed Born: at Cleburn, Texas rare organizing ability, initiative, and resourcefulness in Home Town: Cleburne, Texas carrying out these duties, in addition to the alternate piloting of Airplane No. 2 throughout the voyage. His technical skill, MARTIN, FREDERICK L. broad vision, business experience, high personal courage, Citation: and untiring energy contributed in a very decided manner to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the successful accomplishment of this pioneer flight of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to airplanes around the world. In the splendid performance of Frederick L. Martin, Major (Air Service), U.S. Army Air these arduous and trying duties he conspicuously Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished contributed in an accomplishment of the first magnitude of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of the military forces of the United States. great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) Officer of the U.S. Army Air Service around-the-world Born: at New Haven, Connecticut flight and as Pilot of Airplane No. 1, the "Seattle," from 6 258 April 1924 until 30 April 1924, when, due to an accident undertaking bringing great credit to himself and the military which resulted in the complete wreck of his airplane he was forces of the United States. obliged to relinquish command of the expedition. Major  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) Martin by his tireless energy, foresight, and through Born: at Woodville, Mississippi Home Town: Woodville, Mississippi technical knowledge assisted materially in completing arrangements and developing the special equipment installed in the airplanes, and so perfected and organized the SMITH, LOWELL H. command that each unit would become self-sustaining and Citation: automatic in its operations in the event of separation from or The President of the United States takes pleasure in disaster to the others. In the performance of this great task presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lowell he aided in bringing great credit to the military forces of the H. Smith, Captain (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for United States. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) Government of the United States, in a duty of great Born: at Liberty, Indiana responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Smith, as Home Town: Liberty, Indiana Pilot of the Airplane No. 2, the "Chicago," and later when placed in command of the United States Army Air Service NELSON, ERIK H. around-the-world flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 September Citation: 1924, displayed untiring energy, courage, and The President of the United States takes pleasure in resourcefulness during the entire period that the Air Service presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Erik expedition was upon its hazardous undertaking. His H. Nelson, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air leadership, sound judgment, and tenacity of purpose were Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished material factors in the success of this pioneer flight of services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of airplanes around the world. In the performance of his great great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Nelson, task he brought to himself and to the military forces of the as pilot of Airplane No. 4, the "New Orleans," and Engineer United States the signal honor of an achievement which is a Officer of the U.S. Army Air Service around-the-world testimonial to American thoroughness, courage, and flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 September 1924, displayed resourcefulness. sound technical skill, initiative, untiring energy, and  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) resourcefulness and succeeded in piloting his airplane Born: at Santa Barbara, Canada Home Town: Rockwell Field, California throughout the voyage. His sound judgment, indefatigable energy, and courageous conduct in the face of extraordinary perils contributed largely to the success of this pioneer flight WADE, LEIGH of airplanes around the world. In the efficient performance Citation: of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an The President of the United States takes pleasure in exploit which brought great credit to himself and to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leigh Army of the United States. Wade, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Born: at Sweden services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of Home Town: New York, New York great responsibility during World War I. First Lieutenant Wade, as Pilot of Airplane No. 3, the "Boston," and Supply OGDEN, HENRY H. Officer of the United States Army Air Service around-the- Citation: world flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 September 1924, The President of the United States takes pleasure in displayed a remarkable degree of courage, energy, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry resourcefulness in carrying out these duties, in addition to H. Ogden, Second Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army Air actually piloting his airplane throughout the voyage. His Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished sound judgment and foresight were material factors in services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of contributing to the successful achievement of this pioneer great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Ogden, flight of airplanes around the world. He has assisted as Assistant Pilot of Airplane No. 3, the "Boston," and materially in bringing a signal honor to himself and to the Assistant Supply Officer of the U.S. Army Air Service military forces of the United States. around-the-world flight from 6 April 1924 to 28 September  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1925) 1924, displayed to a marked degree technical skill, courage, Born: at Cassopolis, Michigan Home Town: Cassopolis, Michigan energy, and resourcefulness in carrying out his supply duties, in addition to alternate piloting of Airplane No. 3 during the voyage. His foresight, perseverance, and mechanical ability were very material factors in contributing to the successful accomplishment of this pioneer flight of airplanes around the world. In the efficient performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an 259 Foreign Awards (WWI)

RGENTINA BARBIER, PHILIPPE A Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in CHUTRO, DR. PIETRO presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Philippe Barbier, Lieutenant, Belgian Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dr. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Pietro Chutro, an Argentinian civilian, for exceptionally United States, during World War I, while serving as Acting meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Military Attaché to the Belgian Legation, Washington, D.C. responsibility to the Government of the United States,  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) during World War I. At his clinic in Paris, Doctor Chutro devoted himself unreservedly to teaching American medical BERNHEIM, LOUIS officers the principles of the lessons learned through Citation: experience by the French and British surgeons in the first The President of the United States takes pleasure in years of the war, with the result that the knowledge so presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis imparted assisted in a great measure to conserve the life and Bernheim, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for limb of thousands of American and allied wounded. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. In Command of the 1st BELGIUM Belgian Army Division, General Bernheim achieved most valuable results by his brilliant leadership. He prosecuted the operations against the enemy with judgment and vigor ALBERT and his service was marked by signal success. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to King BIEBUYCK, A. Albert, Commander in Chief, King of Belgium, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. United States during World War I. To this distinguished Biebuyck, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for soldier, Commander in Chief of the Belgian Army, this exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a medal is presented as an expression of the high regard of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the people of the United States and of their Army for United States, during World War I, as Commanding General distinguished and patriotic service which he has rendered to of the 6th Belgian Army Corps, for services rendered to the the common cause on the battle fields of Europe. American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which  War Department, General Orders No. 121 (1919) the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) ARNOULD, HENRY Citation: CABRA, ALPHONSE F. E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry The President of the United States takes pleasure in Arnould, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Alphonse F. E. Cabra, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, position of great responsibility to the Government of the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. General Arnould served position of great responsibility to the Government of the with marked distinction as Chief of Artillery of the Belgian United States, during World War I, for services with the Army, rendering invaluable service in the conduct of American Forces in Germany. operations against the enemy. At all times he showed zeal  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) and devotion to duty, his high military attainments having marked effect in the successes achieved by the allied armies.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)

260 CORNELLIE, EMILE F.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DE PAGE, ANTOINE presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emile Citation: F. Cornellie, Colonel, Belgian Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility to the Government of the United States, Antoine De Page, Colonel (Surgeon), Belgian Army, for during World War I. As Commander of the Belgian Naval exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Base in Antwerp, Belgium, Colonel Cornellie has rendered position of great responsibility to the Government of the conspicuous service to the United Sates. His great energy United States, during World War I. A distinguished surgeon and sound judgment has been an important factor in the and one of the pioneers in developing the modern treatment success of the operations of American Base Section No. 9, of battle casualties, Colonel De Page placed his eminent at Antwerp. talents and extensive experience at the disposition of the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Medical Department of the American Expeditionary Forces, and at all times lent his cooperation toward improving the CUMONT, EUGENE F. M. H. treatment of the wounded. At his hospital at Le Panne, Citation: Belgium, he took an active personal interest in training The President of the United States takes pleasure in medical officers of the American Army in the advances presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to being made in battle surgery. Under his able supervision and Eugene F. M. H. Cumont, Major, Belgian Army, for guidance the observation and experience gained by these exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a officers eventually resulted in saving the lives of many position of great responsibility American wounded. to the Government of the United States, during World War  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920) I, as Belgian Representative on the Military Board of Allied Supply, for services rendered to the American DELOBBE, H. Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United Citation: States has been engaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to H. Delobbe, General Major, Belgian Army, for exceptionally DE CEUNINCK, ARMAND meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I. As Chief of a staff section at Belgian presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Headquarters, General Major Delobbe rendered Armand De Ceuninck, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, most distinguished services. He displayed the highest for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a military attainments and great zeal in the direction of position of great responsibility to the Government of the operations against the enemy. United States, during World War I. In command of the 4th  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Belgian Army Division, General De Ceuninck conducted operations against the enemy with signal success, displaying DEVEZE, ALBERT J. C. remarkable qualities of leadership and untiring devotion to Citation: his manifold duties. His services were of inestimable value. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert J. C. Deveze, Captain, Belgian Army, for exceptionally DE GOLS, ISADORE meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I, in services rendered to the allied cause presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to and to the American forces in Germany. Isadore De Gols, Major, Belgian Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the D'OULTREMONT, GUY D. Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Citation: member of the Interallied Commission on the Repatriation The President of the United States takes pleasure in of Prisoners of War, Major De Gols has rendered highly presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guy meritorious service to the United States and allied D. D'Oultremont, Commandant, Belgian Army, for Governments in connection with the repatriation of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Americans and allied prisoners released by the armistice. He position of great responsibility to the Government of the always displayed a cheerful and active interest in all that United States, during World War I. The same high character pertained to their welfare and rendered sympathetic and rendered by Commandant D'Oultremont from 1914 to 1918 practical cooperation. with the Belgian Artillery in the field were again revealed 261 during the period which he was attached to the Belgian position of great responsibility to the Government of the Mission at American General Headquarters. As Principal United States, during World War I. As Chief of a staff Assistant to the Chief of the Belgian Mission at American section at Belgian General Headquarters, General Major General Headquarters he rendered services of great value to Greindl rendered invaluable service in the direction of the the American Expeditionary Forces. By able advice and most important engineering operations. Confronted by sound judgment, coupled with loyal support, he assisted us stupendous tasks he performed all with distinction, showing in all problems presented to him. exact scientific knowledge and great zeal in the performance  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) of his arduous duties.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) DRUBBEL, HONORE Citation: HEMELEERS-SHENLEY, LEON A. H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Honore Drubbel, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a A. H. Hemeleers-Shenley, Captain, Belgian Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. In Command of the 2d position of great responsibility to the Government of the Belgian Army Division, General Drubbel showed eminent United States, during World War I. As Principal Assistant to qualities of leadership, at all times using his genius for the Chief of the Belgian Mission at American General military tactics to the best advantage in the Headquarters, Captain Hemeleers-Shenley rendered services operations against the enemy. His brilliant achievements of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. By had an important bearing upon the successful conduct of the able advice and sound judgment, coupled with loyal war. support, he assisted us in all problems presented to him.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Zealous in his efforts and wholehearted in cooperation, he at all times promoted the friendly relations between the DU BOIS, AUGUSTO D. J. A. M. Belgians and Americans. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to JACQUES, JULES M. A. Augusto D. J. A. M. Du Bois, Colonel, Belgian Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jules United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff, M. A. Jacques, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for Belgian Army of Occupation, Colonel Du Bois rendered exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a services to the allied cause and to the American forces in position of great responsibility to the Government of the Germany. United States, during World War I. In Command of the 3d  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) Belgian Army Division, General Jacques rendered to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause, in which GILLAIN, C. C. V. the United States has been engaged. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to C. C. JUNGBLUTH, HARRY V. Gillain, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry United States, during World War I, as Chief of the General Jungbluth, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for Staff of the Belgian Army, as an expression to him of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a high regard of the people of the United States and their position of great responsibility to the Government of the Army for the distinguished and patriotic United States, during World War I. As Adjutant General, services which he has rendered to the common cause in Chief of the Military Household of the King, General which he has been associated on the battle fields of Europe. Jungbluth occupied with distinction one of the most  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919) important offices in the Belgian Army. He displayed the highest military attainments and his sound advice was of GREINDL, LEON M. inestimable value in the prosecution of the war against the Citation: enemy. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon M. Greindl, General Major, Belgian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a 262 LEMAN, GEORGES MICHEL, AUGUSTIN E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Georges Leman, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for Augustin E. Michel, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. To this distinguished United States, during World War I. In Command of the officer this medal is presented as an expression of the high Belgian Army of Occupation, General Michel performed his regard of the people of the United States and of their Army important duties with the greatest distinction, at all times for the distinguished and patriotic services which he has displaying marked qualities of leadership and sound rendered to the common cause on the battle fields of judgment at critical periods. Europe.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) OSTERRIETH, LEON MAGLINSE, HENRY H. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Osterrieth, Major, Belgian Army, for exceptionally H. Maglinse, General Major, Belgian Army, for meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a responsibility to the position of great responsibility to the Government of the Government of the United States, during World War I, United States, during World War I. As Chief of a staff while serving as Chief of the Belgian Military Mission to section at Belgian General Headquarters, General Major the United States and Acting Military Attaché to the Belgian Maglinse rendered invaluable services in the direction of Legation, Washington, D. C. operations against the enemy. At all times he displayed the  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) highest military attainments, untiring energy, and zeal in the performance of his distinguished duties. RUQUOY, L. H.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MAHIEU, LOUIS presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to L. H. Citation: Ruquoy, Lieutenant General, Belgian Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis position of great responsibility to the Government of the Mahieu, General Major, Belgian Army, for exceptionally United States, during World War I. As Commander of the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great 5th Belgian Army Division, General Ruquoy rendered responsibility to the Government of the United States, services to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the during World War I. As Military Governor of the Province cause in which the United States has been engaged. of Antwerp, General Major Mahieu has rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) conspicuous service to the United States. His hearty cooperation was of the greatest value to our forces in the SEGERS, MR. PAUL establishment of American Base Section No. 9. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. MERCHIE, SYLVIAN Paul Segers, Belgian Minister of Transportation, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I, as the Belgian Minister Sylvian Merchie, General Major, Belgian Army, for of Transportation. Instrumental in the cession by the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Belgian Government of steam motive power at a time when position of great responsibility to the Government of the the lack of locomotives was a grave and serious handicap to United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff in the the successful operations of the American Expeditionary office of the Belgian Secretary of War, General Major Forces, Mr. Segers assisted in an important and conspicuous Merchie rendered most important service in the prosecution way in the rapid and efficient functioning of the lines of of operations against the enemy. His high professional communication of the American Army. attainments furthered his rapid promotion in active service  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) with troops, fitting him for the distinguished duties to which he was called later.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) 263 TILKENS, AUGUST CANADA MILLER, WALTER Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to August presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter Tilkens, Colonel, Belgian Army, for exceptionally Miller, Major, Canadian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. After serving with distinction in during World War I, while serving as the Liaison Offer Command of troops, Colonel Tilkens rendered most between the British Embassy, the Ministry of Militia and valuable services as Aide-de-Camp to the King of the Defense, Dominion of Canada, and the War Department. Belgians. As member of the King's military household he  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) showed high military attainments, and his advice proved uniformly sound.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) FRANCE

TINANT, JULES T. A. E. L. ALBY, HENRI M. C. E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jules presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri T. A. E. L. Tinant, Major, Belgian Army, for exceptionally M. C. E. Alby, Major General, French Army, for meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a responsibility to the Government of the United States, position of great responsibility to the Government of the during World War I. As Chief, Belgian Mission, General United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff, Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Major French Army, General Alby rendered invaluable service to Tinant rendered services to the American Expeditionary the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been which the United States has been engaged. engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) ALCAN, ADRIEN H. VAN DE VYVERE, MR. A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adrien presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. A. H. Alcan, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for Van de Vyvere, Belgian Minister of Finance, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While on duty with the United States, during World War I, as the Minister of French Military Mission at General Headquarters, American Finance in Belgium. A grave situation having arisen with Expeditionary Forces, Captain Alcan rendered services of reference to a lack of steam motive power for the American exceptional value to the U.S. Army. His ability, tact, loyalty, Expeditionary Forces, Mr. Van de Vyvere succeeded in and untiring efforts on our behalf proved of inestimable providing the American forces through the Belgian assistance in the successful execution of many important Government with a large number of locomotives, thus negotiations with the French Army. He went far beyond the contributing in a conspicuous way to the successful bounds of duty to help us, proving himself a willing and operations of the allied cause. devoted friend to our interests.  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

WARNANT, URSMAR ALERME, MARIE M. E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie Ursmar Warnant, Captain, Belgian Army, for exceptionally M. E. Alerme, Lieutenant Colonel of Colonial Infantry, meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and responsibility to the Government of the United States, distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to during World War I, as Chief of the Belgian Mission the Government of the United States, during World War I. attached to the American forces in France. As Assistant Chief of the Cabinet of the Minister of War,  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) charged with the management of Franco-American affairs, by his tact, good judgment, and loyal spirit of

264 cooperation with the American authorities, Lieutenant General Headquarters, by his courteous efforts and good Colonel Alerme has rendered important service to the judgment, he has rendered much valuable assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. American Army.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

ALEXANDRE, GEORGES R. ALPHANDERY, LEVY Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Levy Georges R. Alexandre, Brigadier General, French Army, for Alphandery, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of Artillery of United States, during World War I. As Mayor of Chaumont, the 5th Army Corps, General Alexandre performed France, by his whole-hearted spirit of cooperation with the invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. authorities at American General Headquarters in all matters To his consummate skill as an artillerist was due in a large concerning the American personnel at General measure the success of the artillery in the operations of the Headquarters, Captain Alphandery rendered services of 5th Army Corps in the St. Mihiel offensive and in the first great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive. The loyal spirit of  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) cooperation which he constantly manifested will ever be held firm in memory of his American colleagues. ANDLAUER, JOSEPH L. M.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in ALEXANDRE, MARIE N. G. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Citation: L. M. Andlauer, Brigadier General, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie position of great responsibility to the Government of the N. G. Alexandre, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French United States, during World War I. As Commander of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 18th French Division, General Andlauer displayed service in a position of great responsibility to the conspicuous military attainments and the most loyal Government of the United States, during World War I, as devotion to the allied cause. By his cordial spirit of Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, 3d Bureau, French Army. cooperation and careful supervision of the training of the Possessed of military attainments of a high degree, 1st, 2d, 26th, and 42d American Divisions during the time Lieutenant Colonel Alexandre placed these at our disposal, in which they were attached to his command, he rendered rendering very valuable services to the American invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Expeditionary Forces by the advice he has given us in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) connection with artillery operations. At all times he was devoted to the best interests of the allied cause. He ANDROIT, MAURICE displayed tireless energy and ceaseless Citation: vigilance in our behalf, proving himself loyal to our The President of the United States takes pleasure in service. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. XXXXX (1919) Maurice Androit, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ALLAIN, EMILIEN service in a position of great responsibility to the Citation: Government of the United States, during World War I. As The President of the United States takes pleasure in Regulating Officer for the French railroads at American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Headquarters, Services of Supply, Lieutenant Colonel Emilien Allain, Captain, French Army, for exceptionally Androit displayed remarkable efficiency in meeting the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great needs of the responsibility to the American forces for railroad transportation. By his untiring Government of the United States, during World War I, energy and technical ability he satisfied all sudden calls while serving with the 315th Regiment of Infantry, French made upon him for railroad facilities. Army. By his able adaptation of the French combat  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) formations to the American units and by the thorough instructions he gave the students of the Army Candidates' ARDON, PIERRE R. I. School in the technique of the combat formation, Captain Citation: Allain has given valuable service to the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces. Later, as Liaison Officer between the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre Marshal Commanding the Allied Armies and American R. I. Ardon, Lieutenant Commander, French Army, for 265 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Serving as Instructor, BARRILLON, PAUL C. Valdahon Training Camp, American Expeditionary Forces Citation: School of Fire Triangulation, Langres, France, Lieutenant The President of the United States takes pleasure in Commander Ardon rendered invaluable service to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which C. Barrillon, Major of Engineers, French Army, for the United States has been engaged. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of Service for ARMENGAUD, PAUL F. M. Military Development of Ports, Minister of Public Works, Citation: Major Barrillon rendered invaluable service to the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul F. States has been engaged. M. Armengaud, Major of Air Service, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the BATAILLARD, FELICIEN F. United States, during World War I, while serving with the Citation: French Mission, General Headquarters, American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces. Throughout the entire organization presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to and operation of the American Air Service in France, Major Felicien F. Bataillard, Captain of Gendarmes, French Army, Armengaud rendered us services of exceptional value. He for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a displayed most marked tactical conception of aerial position of great responsibility to the Government of the activities, his advice proving of inestimable worth during United States, during World War I. Serving as Provost the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. Out of his Marshal with the 1st Army Corps, American Expeditionary wide experience he gave us his best. Proving at all times Forces, Captain Bataillard rendered invaluable service to the devoted to our interests and going far beyond the bounds of American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which his duties, as a member of the French Mission, to assist us. the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Medal BEAUDENOM DE LAMAZE, LOUIS E. Citation: BADRE, LOUIS H. J. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis The President of the United States takes pleasure in E. Beaudenom de Lamaze, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and H. J. Badre, Major of Infantry, French Army, for distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a the Government of the United States, during World War I. position of great responsibility to the Government of the As Chief of the Personnel Section of the Army General United States, during World War I. As Forestry Officer, Staff, by his able executive ability and good judgment, attached to the French Military Mission at General Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Beaudenom has rendered most Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Badre distinguished services to the Allies. He has always shown a rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary keen interest in the American Army and lent them every Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been assistance which he could furnish. His services have been of engaged. great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

BARRAUD, CLAUDIUS E. BECQ, RAYMOND Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Claudius E. Barraud, Interpreter Officer of First Class, Raymond Becq, Lieutenant Colonel of Engineers, French French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to service in a position of great responsibility to the the Government of the United States, during World War I. Government of the United States, during World War I. As Instructor, Army Intelligence School, American Serving as Chief of the Telegraphic Service of the 2d Expeditionary Forces, Interpreter Officer of First Class French Army, Lieutenant Colonel Becq rendered invaluable Barraud rendered invaluable service to the American service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United cause in which the United States has been engaged. States has been engaged. 266  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Medical Inspector Bergasse's influence exerted in innumerable ways has been a material factor in the BELIN, EMILE E. successful installation and operation of the activities of the Citation: Medical Department of Base Section No. 2. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emile E. Belin, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally BERGER, MICHEL D. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I, for services to the allied and associated presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Michel Governments as Permanent Military Representative, French D. Berger, Major, French Army, for exceptionally Section, Supreme War Council. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. BELLOT, LEON H. A. While serving as Chief of D.T.M.A., Major Berger was in Citation: personal charge of practically all of the movements of The President of the United States takes pleasure in troops and hospital trains. He was tireless and careful in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon supervising the transportation of our troops through France H. A. Bellot, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Army, and in providing railroad facilities for the shipment of for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a supplies. He accomplished with brilliant success a most position of great responsibility to the Government of the arduous and important task. United States, during World War I. As a Member of the  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Geographic Service of the Army, Lieutenant Colonel Bellot, by his sound practical advice and good judgment, proved of BERNARD, FREDERIC the utmost assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation: Due largely to his personal efforts, the closest cooperation The President of the United States takes pleasure in existed between his army and our town Topographic presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Service. Just prior to the Meuse-Argonne he personally Frederic Bernard, Quartermaster, French Navy, for arranged for the Geographic Service to extend and enlarge exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a its facilities, so as to assist the 1st American Army in every position of great responsibility to the Government of the way possible. His services were of inestimable value. United States, during World War I. With extraordinary  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) heroism Quartermaster Bernard achieved the seemingly impossible in rescuing 70 members of the crew of the U.S. BERDOULAT, PIERRE E. Army Transport JINSEN MARU, when that vessel Citation: foundered at Ile d'Yeu, France, on 4 December 1918. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Braving the rocky surf, he got a line to the ship when other presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre efforts had failed, and by that line sent all the members of E. Berdoulat, Major General, French Army, for the crew one-by-one to shore, being himself the last man to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a leave the ship. Displaying personal bravery of the highest position of great responsibility to the Government of the order, he voluntarily jeopardized his life to perform this United States, during World War I, while Commanding the courageous service. 20th Army Corps, French Army, with the 1st and 2d  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Divisions, American Expeditionary Forces. General Berdoulat's gallant and conspicuous services are connected BERTHELOT, HENRI M. with the deeds of the 1st and 2d United States Division in Citation: the counterattack south of Soissons, July 1918. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri M. Berthelot, Major General, French Army, for BERGASSE, GASTON L. E. E. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gaston Military Mission with Rumanian Armies, Commanding the L. E. E. Bergasse, Medical Inspector, French Army, for French forces in the Orient, General Berthelot rendered exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces position of great responsibility to the Government of the and to the cause in which the United States has been United States, during World War I, as Director of Medical engaged. Service of the 20th Army Area, French Army, in the  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) organization of American hospital centers. In addition to his official cooperation in the larger affairs, 267 BERTHIER, EMILE J. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As Commanding General of the 2d The President of the United States takes pleasure in Colonial Army Corps, French Army, it was under his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emile command that the 2d Colonial Army Corps performed such J. Berthier, Major of Artillery, French Army, for glorious deeds as part of the 1st American Army during the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a St. Mihiel offensive. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States, during World War I. By his brilliant military attainments and steadfast devotion to duty, Major Berthier BOQUET, ERNEST rendered invaluable serviced to the American Expeditionary Citation: Forces as an Instructor in the Army The President of the United States takes pleasure in Schools at Langres, France. Subsequently, upon being presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest attached to the 3d American Army as Liaison Officer, he Boquet, Colonel of Engineers, French Army, for capably performed duties of the utmost importance in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a maintaining effective liaison between the French and position of great responsibility to the Government of the American Armies of Occupation, doing much to promote United States, during World War I. As Director of Military the harmonious relations which prevailed among the two Transports Service with the Armies, Colonel Boquet allied armies. extended hearty cooperation to the American military  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) authorities, aiding us greatly in solving transportation problems. He displayed marked ability in handling the BERTIN, JEAN M. A. intricate details of his important work and went far beyond Citation: the bounds of duty to render vital assistance to the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) M. A. Bertin, Second Lieutenant, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a BORDEAUX, JOSEPH P. E. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I, as Second Lieutenant of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the 5th Regiment of Engineers, French Army. As Laiason presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Officer between the D.T.M.A. of the French Army and the P. E. Bordeaux, Brigadier General, French Army, for Deputy Director General of Transportation at American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a General Headquarters, by his tactful, capable, and untiring position of great responsibility to the Government of the efforts to assist the American Army, Second Lieutenant United States, during World War I. In Command of the 18th Bertin has rendered services of great value to the American French Division, General Bordeaux displayed superb Expeditionary Forces. Loyal to the American Army, he at military attainments and unfailing devotion to the allied all times showed a friendly interest in all our needs. cause. By his cordial spirit of cooperation and  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) careful supervision of the instruction of the American units which were attached to his command during the training BLETRY, CAMILLE L. C. periods he rendered invaluable services to the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Camille L. C. Bletry, Major of Artillery, French Army, for BORELLI, GEORGES M. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I, for services while presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to conducting all coal negotiations between the French Georges M. Borelli, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for Government and the American Expeditionary Forces. Major exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Bletry's unfailing response to every demand made upon him position of great responsibility to the Government of the and his friendship and energy have many times proves of United States, during World War I. As Commissariat inestimable value to our Armies. General of the Franco-American Military Affairs, Liaison  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Officer with the 148th Field Artillery Brigade, 83d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and Operations BLONDLAT, ERNEST J. Officer, 55th Field Artillery Brigade, 30th Division, Citation: American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Borelli rendered The President of the United States takes pleasure in invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest and to the cause in which the United States has been J. Blondlat, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally engaged. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) 268 BOUCHER, MARCEL A. F. control, including the use of maps and optical instruments Citation: that proved of inestimable value in the planning and The President of the United States takes pleasure in execution of important military operations. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marcel  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) A. F. Boucher, Major of Air Service, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a BOURGEOIS, MAURICE J. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As Commander of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Air Service of the 4th French Army, Major Boucher presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to displayed a keen interest in the welfare and training of the Maurice J. Bourgeois, Captain of the Air Service, French American officers serving with the French squadrons. He Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished imparted to them freely of his wide experience and service in a position of great responsibility to the knowledge of air-service offensive tactics. He showed Government of the United States, during World War I. As himself at all times tactful, able, and possessed of complete Aide-de-Camp to Marshal Petain, Captain Bourgeois, technical attainments. through his careful and prompt action, rendered valuable  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) service to the allied cause. His constant and tireless efforts brought about the consolidation and thorough regulation of BOULANGER, MR. EDOUARD the Red Cross and other benevolent organizations, which Citation: proved to be of great worth to the comfort of the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in and other allied groups. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Edouard Boulanger, a French Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great BOUSQUET, ACHILLE R. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As Chief of Interministerial Service of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expenditures, Mr. Boulanger rendered great service to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States. Achille R. Bousquet, Captain of the General Staff, French  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the BOULANGER, PIERRE Government of the United States, during World War I. As Citation: Assistant to the American Regulating Officers of Creil, Le The President of the United States takes pleasure in Bourget, Noisy-la-Sec, St. Dizier, and Metz, France, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre Captain Bousquet rendered invaluable services during Boulanger, Lieutenant of the Air Service, French Army, for successive military operations of the greatest importance. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a He labored unceasingly under most trying conditions in position of great responsibility to the Government of the order that the supply of American combat troops might not United States, during World War I. As Chief of the be interrupted, thus ably furthering the American operations. American Bureau of the French Aeronautic Ministry, and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Secretary of the Interallied Aviation Committee, Lieutenant Boulanger displayed tact, executive ability, and BOUVARD, HENRI wide experience in aviation matters, rendering invaluable Citation: assistance to the American Air Service. He evinced the The President of the United States takes pleasure in keenest interest in our success and an exceptional presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri understanding of our needs, proving himself at all times Bouvard, Brevet Major of Infantry, French Army, for most loyal to our interests. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As an Aide to Marshal BOURGEOIS, JOSEPH E. R. Petain, Major Bouvard served with distinction in a position Citation: of great responsibility. He displayed military attainments of The President of the United States takes pleasure in a high order, and was constant in his devotion to the best presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph interests of the allied cause. In the midst of his exacting E. R. Bourgeois, Major General, French Army, for duties, he found time to render very valuable service to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a American Expeditionary Forces, being ever ready to assist position of great responsibility to the Government of the us by his sound judgment and wide knowledge of constantly United States, during World War I. As Director of the changing conditions. Geographic Service of the Army, General Bourgeois  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) afforded most loyal cooperation to the American Expeditionary Forces. He rendered exceptional service by placing at our disposal the various departments under his 269 BREART DE BOISANGER, JOSEPH M. H. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As Regulating The President of the United States takes pleasure in Commissioner at St. Dizier, France, Colonel Brunot de presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Rouvre labored unceasingly in the interests of the American M. H. Breart de Boisanger, Colonel of Infantry, French Expeditionary Forces during the St. Mihiel and Argonne Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished offensives. Notwithstanding that the responsibility of service in a position of great responsibility to the supplying two French Armies rested upon him, the facilities Government of the United States, during World War I. As at his command were put unreservedly at our service. Chief of the French Mission with the 2d American Army, Without his loyal cooperation the supply of our combat Colonel Breart de Boisanger worked loyally in the interests troops would have been most complicated. of the allied cause, proving always both energetic and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) tactful in the performance of his exacting duties. He aided materially in the maintenance of cordial relations between BRUSSAUX, EDOUARD O. J. the French and American military authorities. He at all Citation: times cooperated with us most helpfully, proving himself an The President of the United States takes pleasure in able and loyal friend. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Edouard O. J. Brussaux, Brevet Major Of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished BREUCQ, HENRI A. service in a position of great responsibility to the Citation: Government of the United States, during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in While he was on duty at the 2d Bureau, French General presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri Headquarters, Major Brussaux cooperated in every way A. Breucq, Brevet Major of Infantry, French Army, for possible with American military authorities, placing at their exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a disposal the facilities at his command. He thereby rendered position of great responsibility to the Government of the service of great value to the American Expeditionary United States, during World War I. As a Member of the Forces, proving himself at all times a helpful, able, and loyal Franco-American Bureau, Army General Staff, by his sound friend. judgment, tact, and keen interest in the American Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Major Breucq has handled many delicate problems affecting the American Expeditionary Forces with marked ability and BUAT, EDOUARD A. L. in a most satisfactory manner. The services he has given us Citation: have been of great value. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edouard A. L. Buat, Major General, French Army, for BRUNON, LOUIS E. P. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Marshal Petain, General Buat rendered invaluable service to E. P. Brunon, Brevet Major of Artillery, French Army, for the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a which the United States has been engaged. position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Assistant Chief of the 2d Bureau at BUCAILLE-LITTINERY, HENRI French General Headquarters, Major Brunon, by his whole- Citation: hearted cooperation and sound advice, was of the greatest The President of the United States takes pleasure in assistance to the various officers of the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri Expeditionary Forces with whom he came in contact. At all Bucaille-Littinery, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for times he gladly extended to us every facility available to aid exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a in the successful operations of our forces. He was tactful position of great responsibility to the Government of the and loyal, proving himself a true friend. United States, during World War I. In connection with the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) supply and maintenance of automatic arms and machine guns, Captain Bucaille-Littinery rendered service of BRUNOT DE ROUVRE, ANTOINE C. P. inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation: When assigned as Assistant to the Chief Inspector of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Machine Guns and Small Arms, American Ordnance presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Department, he displayed high professional attainments, Antoine C. P. Brunot de Rouvre, Lieutenant Colonel of energy, and untiring devotion to duty, cooperating with us Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and most loyally at all times. distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) 270 CAMBON, MR. JULES Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: service in a position of great responsibility to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, during World War I. As presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Chief of the Wireless-Section of the French Ministry of Jules Cambon, a French Civilian, for exceptionally War, Lieutenant Colonel Cartier rendered most meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great distinguished services to the American Expeditionary responsibility to the Government of the United States, Forces by placing every facility at the disposal of the during World War I. As Special Advisor to the French American Army and by assisting our officers repeatedly Prime Minister for Franco-American Affairs, Mr. Cambon with his sound advice, helping them in the solution of the displayed the same spirit of cooperation and warm many technical problems which confronted our Intelligence friendship for the American people which he had manifested Section. during his distinguished service as the French Ambassador  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) at Washington. Ever actuated by the desire to cement the cordial relations between the two Republics, he and his staff CASTELLI, EMILE J. B. offered us every facility which his important post Citation: commanded, thereby rendering services of inestimable value The President of the United States takes pleasure in to the American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emile  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) J. B. Castelli, Surgeon Major, 1st Class, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a CAQUOT, A. T. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I, while serving with the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Medical Section of the Central Bureau of Franco-American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. T. Relations. As Advisor to the Medical Service of the Caquot, Major of Air Service, French Army, for American Expeditionary Forces, Surgeon Major Castelli exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a assisted in the preparation of a comprehensive position of great responsibility to the Government of the hospitalization program and was of the greatest assistance in United States, during World War I. As Chief of the putting this plan into effect. Realizing the importance of Technical Section of French Aeronautics, Major Caquot liaison between the French and American Medical Services, displayed technical aviation knowledge of high order, and he organized the medical section of the Central Bureau of performed his exacting duties with untiring energy and Franco-American Relations, which proved of the greatest devotion. He rendered very valuable services to the mutual benefit to the French and American Armies. American Expeditionary Forces, gladly assisting us at all  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) times in the solution of perplexing problems.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) CHARET, CHARLES E. Citation: CARREL-BILLIARD, MARIE J. A. A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles E. Charet, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a J. A. A. Carrel-Billiard, Surgeon Major, First Class, French position of great responsibility to the Government of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished United States, during World War I. Colonel Charet rendered service in a position of great responsibility to the service of conspicuous merit as Chairman of the Committee Government of the United States, during World War I, for on Material. In securing the rapid, early, and complete services in important researches and in the application of delivery by the Germans of all the artillery and airplane bacteriological methods of control in the dressing and material required by the armistice terms, the achievement of closing of wounds. To him is due the discovery of the his committee was noteworthy. Carrel-Dakin treatment for war wounds. By his important  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) service he has shortened the period of hospitalization of wounded men to a marked degree, and to him is due in a CHARREYRE, EUGENE J. great measure the saving of many lives and limbs and the Citation: prevention of many disabilities among the wounded of our The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Eugene J. Charreyre, Brevet Major of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished CARTIER, FRANCOIS service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I. As Chief of the 3d Bureau, General presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Staff of the group of French Armies of the East, Major Francois Cartier, Lieutenant Colonel of Engineers, French 271 Charreyre has rendered great assistance in the ;acing of the CLAUDON, JOSEPH P. H. 1st American Division in the Citation: Camp de Lorraine and in furthering their rapid instruction The President of the United States takes pleasure in in combat. During the American operations of St. Mihiel presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph and the Meuse Argonne he again ably assisted us in P. H. Claudon, Brevet Colonel of Infantry, French Army, furnishing additional artillery support during the attacks. At for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a all times he assured the best conditions of liaison between position of great responsibility to the Government of the the staffs of the French and American Armies. United States, during World War I, for services rendered the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States Army while serving as Chief of the French Military Information Mission to the United States. CHEVALIER, LOUIS J. G.  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in CLAVEILLE, MR. ALBERT presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Citation: J. G. Chevalier, Major General, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Albert Claveille, a French civilian, for exceptionally United States, during World War I. As Inspector General of meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great the Forest Service, Minister of Munitions and War responsibility to the Government of the United States, Manufacturers, General Chevalier directed the French civil during World War I. As French Minister of Public Works, agencies in obtaining standing timber and manufactured Mr. Claveille rendered service of immense value to the forest products required by the allied armies. With great Transportation Corps of the American Expeditionary administrative ability he superintended the supply of lumber Forces, showing himself at all times willing to go to any to the American Expeditionary Forces, at all times doing lengths to assist us. He displayed broad vision, a keen grasp everything within his power to further our needs, affording of the essentials and great energy in overcoming difficulties most loyal cooperation. in times of emergency.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)

CHICOYNEAU DE LAVALETTE DE COELOSQUET, CLAVEL, JEAN M. G. CHARLES O. M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to M. G. Clavel, Colonel of Engineers, French Army, for Charles O. M. Chicoyneau de Lavalette de CoElosquet, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. Through his wide position of great responsibility to the Government of the experience and eminent technical ability, Colonel Clavel United States, during World War I. In his capacity as Chief was of the utmost assistance in connection with the of the French Geographic Bureau he went far beyond the establishment of Base Section No. 2 at Bordeaux. Not only bounds of duty to render valuable services to the American did he conduct the negotiations for placing at our disposal Expeditionary Forces. He placed a fund of valuable the indispensable Bassens dock, but he made possible the information at our disposal, being ever ready to give us the enlargement of our port facilities by the construction of benefit of his wide knowledge. At all times he proved railroad terminals. In numerous other ways he furnished us himself devoted to our interests and a most loyal friend. material aid by his sound advice and whole-hearted spirit of  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) cooperation, rendering services of a high character to the American Expeditionary Forces. CLAUDEL, HENRI E.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in CLEMENSON, LOUIS presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri Citation: E. Claudel, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis responsibility to the Government of the United States, Clemenson, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, during World War I. As Commander of the 26th and 79th for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Division, American Expeditionary Forces, General Claudel position of great responsibility to the Government of the rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary United States, during World War I. As Regulating Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been Commissioner at Is-sur-Tille, Lieutenant Colonel engaged. Clemenson rendered invaluable assistance in the  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) organization and operation of the American Regulating 272 Station and Depots at that point. His hearty cooperation and COLONNA-CECCALDI, MARIE genius for organization aided materially in the achievement Citation: of most satisfactory results and the development of an The President of the United States takes pleasure in efficient service. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Colonna-Ceccaldi, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and COCHET, MAURICE D. distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to Citation: the Government of the United States, during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in As Chief of the French Mission in Base Section No. 2, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Maurice D. Cochet, Lieutenant Colonel of Engineers, Colonna-Ceccaldi furthered the combining of French and French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and American resources and interests, aiding materially in the distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to success of the American Expeditionary Forces and the allied the Government of the United States, during World War I. cause. He displayed untiring energy, devotion to duty, and In his capacity as a Member of the French Mission attached great tact in the performance of his manifold duties. to the American General Headquarters from June 1917 to  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) April 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Cochet gave us much assistance in all matters of organization of units, and COMBY, LOUIS especially those affecting the organization of artillery. By Citation: his good judgment and willing spirit of cooperation, coupled The President of the United States takes pleasure in with his high military attainments, he rendered services of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis particular worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. Comby, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, COFFEC, FREDERIC M. M. during World War I. In Command of the 12th French Citation: Region, General Comby showed unceasing devotion to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in welfare and comfort of the American troops entering that presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to territory, at all times affording the American military Frederic M. M. Coffec, Brigadier General, French Army, authorities loyal cooperation. He exercised extraordinary for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a personal interest in Franco-American relations and rendered position of great responsibility to the Government of the invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces. United States, during World War I. As Director of Artillery,  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Ministry of War, during the formative period of our Artillery, General Coffec has given most valuable service to CORVISART, CHARLES P. R. V. our Artillery personnel in the solution of the difficult Citation: problems of organization and training. He placed at our The President of the United States takes pleasure in disposal the means of instruction and training for our presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Artillery. Through his efforts the Samumur Artillery School Charles P. R. V. Corvisart, Major General, French Army, was opened to us, the instruction camps at Coetquidan for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Meucon Souge, and Valdahon, France, were prepared as position of great responsibility to the Government of the centers of training, and the facilities of the Tractor Artillery United States, during World War I. As Commanding School at Vincennes were opened to us. The services he has General of the 15th Army Corps, French Army, General rendered to the American Expeditionary Forces have been Corvisart rendered invaluable service to the American of great value. Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923) COLLARDET, LOUIS Citation: COUSSERGUE The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis The President of the United States takes pleasure in Collardet, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Coussergue, a French Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious position of great responsibility to the Government of the and distinguished service in a position of great United States, during World War I, for services rendered the responsibility to the Government of the United States, United States Army while serving as Military Attaché to the during World War I. As French Regulating doctor at St. French Embassy and Chief of the French Military Missions Dizier, France, Dr. Coussergue rendered the American to the United States. Expeditionary Forces valuable service in making possible  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) the evacuation of the forward areas during the St. Mihiel and Argonne offensives. When the number of American 273 hospital trains available were found insufficient, he placed position of great responsibility to the Government of the at our disposition the facilities of the French, laboring United States, during World War I. As General personally, day and night, in order that there might be no Commanding the 10th Region, General D'Amade has interruption of service. displayed the same brilliant military attainments and loyal  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) devotion to the common cause which characterized his service with combat troops at the front. By his spirit of COUTANCEAU, MICHEL H. M. whole-hearted cooperating and earnest desire to furnish Citation: every facility to the American troops in his region, he has The President of the United States takes pleasure in rendered services of utmost value to the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Michel Expeditionary Forces. H. M. Coutanceau, Major General, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the DANTANT, GEORGES V. United States, during World War I. As Commanding Citation: General of the 11th French Region, General Coutanceau The President of the United States takes pleasure in rendered the American authorities most valuable assistance, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to meeting them always in a spirit of cordial cooperation. Georges V. Dantant, Major General, French Army, for Through his willing help, billeting areas and many other exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a facilities were placed promptly at the disposal of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the American Expeditionary Forces. United States, during World War I. After Long and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) honorable service in active operations against the enemy, General Dantant took Command of the 13th Region, in CROCHET, EUGENE which were subsequently located a large variety of Citation: American military activities. The unbroken harmony which The President of the United States takes pleasure in characterized the relations between the French and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American authorities was due in no small degree to his tact Eugene Crochet, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for and breadth of vision, and by his constant desire to further exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a our interests in every possible manner he rendered services position of great responsibility to the Government of the of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. United States, during World War I. As Liaison Officer with  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) the 1st Division during all the active operations of the division from April to October 1918, Captain Crochet D'ARMAU DE POUYDRAGUIN, LOUIS M. G. showed exceptional ability and tireless energy in the Citation: performance of his exacting duties. Although his task was a The President of the United States takes pleasure in difficult one, he labored incessantly to our best interests, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis manifesting at all times a spirit of loyalty and friendship for M. G. D'Armau de Pouydraguin, Major General, French the American Expeditionary Forces. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. CROLET, MR. CHARLES General D'Armau de Pouydraguin Commanded with Citation: distinction the 67th Chasseurs Division, with which a large The President of the United States takes pleasure in number of American troops had the honor of serving. He presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. continually showed every consideration for the Americans Charles Crolet, a French Civilian, for exceptionally in his command, and by his skill in directing their training meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great for effective combat he rendered services of the highest responsibility to the Government of the United States, value to the American Expeditionary Forces. during World War I. As Chief, Bureau of Franco-American  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) Service, Administration Division, Ministry of War, Mr. Crolet rendered great service to the United States in the D'AUVIN, FRANCOIS R. adjustment of numerous and complicated accounts between Citation: the United States and France. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francois R. D'Auvin, Major General, French Army, for D'AMADE, ALBERT G. L. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. General D'Auvin's presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert brilliant military attainments and forceful leadership were an G. L. D'Amade, Major General, French Army, for important factor in the combat training of the American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a units which were attached to his command in the Chemin 274 des Dames and Vosges Sectors. Later, as Aide Major Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished General for Personnel at French General Headquarters, he service in a position of great responsibility to the continued to display a desire to aid the American Army with Government of the United States, during World War I. all the important facilities at his disposal, thereby rendering While Commanding the French Army of Belgium, General services of the utmost value to the American Expeditionary De Boissoudy rendered invaluable service to the American Forces. Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) DE BARESCUT, MAURICE Citation: DE CHAMBRUN, JACQUES A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Maurice de Barescut, Brigadier General, French Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Jacques A. De Chambrun, Lieutenant Colonel, French position of great responsibility to the Government of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished United States, during World War I. As Aide Major General service in a position of great responsibility to the for Operations at French General Headquarters, General de Government of the United States, during World War I. Barescut gave us information and advice of the greatest While serving with the 40th Regiment of Artillery, French importance. At all times he extended whole-hearted Army, Lieutenant Colonel De Chambrun rendered cooperation to the American military authorities. He showed invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces himself a tireless worker, brilliant tactician, and loyal friend. and to the cause in which the United States has been  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. XXXXX (1919) DE BAZELAIRE, GEORGES Citation: DE COINTET, LEON E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Georges de Bazelaire, Major General, French Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a E. De Cointet, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, position of great responsibility to the Government of the French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and United States, during World War I. As Commander of the distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to 7th Army Corps, French Army, with the 42d Division, the Government of the United States, during World War I. American Expeditionary Forces, General de Bazelaire As Head of the 2d Bureau, French General Headquarters, rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Lieutenant Colonel De Cointet placed every facility in his Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been power at the disposal of officers of the American engaged. Expeditionary Forces. The cooperation he extended to us  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) was hearty and sincere. He rendered us distinguished and valuable service and played an important part in our DE BEAUMONT, MARIE J. successes. At all times he acted with tact and energy and Citation: showed himself a loyal friend. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie J. de Beaumont, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for DE CURIERES DE CASTELNAU, NOEL M. J. E. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Noel Mission at Headquarters of Base Section No. 1, American M. J. E. De Curieres de Castelnau, Major General, French Expeditionary Forces, Colonel de Beaumont discharged his Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished duties with tact, zeal, and distinguished ability. He service in a position of great responsibility to the contributed very largely by his personal efforts to creating Government of the United States, during World War I. conditions which made it possible for Base Section No. 1 to While Commanding the Group of Armies of the East, maintain a steady flow of supplies to the American troops. General De Curieres de Castelnau rendered invaluable  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. DE BOISSOUDY, ANTOINE P. T. J.  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Antoine P. T. J. De Boissoudy, Major General, French 275 DE FAUCIGNY-LUCINGE ET COLIGNY, AYMON J. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a B. M. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. In Command of the 5th The President of the United States takes pleasure in Region, General De L'Espee performed his important duties presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to with marked success. At all times he manifested the utmost Aymon J. B. M. De Faucigny-Lucinge et Coligny, Captain consideration for American interests in the territory under of Cavalry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and his jurisdiction. By his generous action in placing at our distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to disposal many French barracks and cantonments in the the Government of the United States, during World War I. Department of Loire-et Cher and at other places, he While detached from the French Army, as Head of Franco- rendered services of highest value to the American American Section, G. S. 15th Region, Captain De Faucigny- Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 1261919) Lucinge et Coligny rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. DE L'ESTRADE, JACQUES E.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DE LA FERRONAYS presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Jacques E. De L'Estrade, Captain of Air Service, French The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to De La service in a position of great responsibility to the Ferronays, Major, French Army, for exceptionally Government of the United States, during World War I. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great During his connection with our Air Service Headquarters in responsibility to the Paris, Captain De L'Estrade was of the greatest assistance in Government of the United States, during World War I. As solving many problems relating to supply through his wide Personal Liaison Officer between the French Minister of practical experience and intimate knowledge of French War and the American Commander in Chief, Major De La factory and industrial methods, particularly in connection Ferronays showed great tact and energy in the performance with the repair of airplanes and the procurement of spare of his duties. He rendered service of exceptional value to the parts. Ever displaying a desire to further the interests of the American Expeditionary Forces, laboring incessantly for the Air Service of our Army in every possible way, he rendered common cause, and doing much to promote the cordial services of high character to the American Expeditionary relations between the French and American authorities. Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 1261919)  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)

E ARENCHES HARLES DE LAGRANGE, AMAURY D M , C C. M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Amaury De Lagrange, Captain of Air Service, French Charles C. M. De Marenches, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Government of the United States, during World War I. Captain De Lagrange's broad knowledge of the conditions While serving as Liaison Officer between the Commander of modern warfare, gained through creditable service at the in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, and Marshals front, coupled with his loyalty and friendship for the United Foch and Petain, Captain De Marenches rendered invaluable States and the American Army, fitted him admirably for his service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the important service as a member of the French Mission at cause in which the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45(1919) Washington. Later, upon his return to France, as Chief of the Aeronautical Section of the French Mission at Tours, he assisted materially in the establishment of schools and DE MARGUERY training systems for our Air Service, thereby rendering Citation: services of the utmost value to the American Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to De  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Marguery, Admiral, French Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great DE L'ESPEE, JEAN F. M. H. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As French Naval Representative to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Port of Nantes, Admiral De Marguery cooperated at all presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean F. times with the American authorities, showing ability of the M. H. De L'Espee, Major General, French Army, for highest order and tact in the performance of his duties. He 276 gave us the greatest possible assistance in times of service in a position of great responsibility to the emergency, far exceeding the bounds of his duties to render Government of the United States, during World War I. As important services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Chief of the Sales and Purchase Section, French Mission,  War Department, General Orders No. 87(1919) with American service at Paris, Lieutenant De Neuville rendered great service to the United States. DE MAUD'HUY, LOUIS E.  War Department, General Orders No. 24(1920 Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DE PELACOT, JACQUES M. G. J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Citation: E. De Maud'Huy, Major General, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of great responsibility to the Government of the Jacques M. G. J. De Pelacot, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, United States, during World War I. Major General De French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and Maud'Huy rendered invaluable service to the American distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United the Government of the United States, during World War I. States has been engaged. As Chief Liaison Officer with the 5th Army Corps from the  War Department, General Orders No. 45(1919) date of its organization until a period subsequent to the suspension of hostilities, Lieutenant Colonel De Pelacot DE MONTAL, LEOPOLD P. performed his important duties with distinguished ability Citation: and a spirit of whole-hearted cooperation. At all times he The President of the United States takes pleasure in assured efficient liaison between the American troops and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the adjacent French units. Subsequently, while he was a Leopold P. De Montal, Major, French Army, for member of the French Mission attached to the 1st Army, he exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a continued to render invaluable services to the American position of great responsibility to Expeditionary Forces. the Government of the United States, during World War I.  War Department, General Orders No. 1261919) While serving as the Liaison Officer between the Embassy, the High Commission of France, and the War Department, DE ST. QUENTIN, MARIE C. A. G. Major De Montal rendered invaluable service to the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States has been engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie  War Department, General Orders No. 29(1919) C. A. G. De St. Quentin, Major of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a DE NEUFLIZE, ANDRE P. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. Major De St. Quentin The President of the United States takes pleasure in took upon his own shoulders the complete reorganization of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Andre the French Delivery Services that the American Air Service P. De Neuflize, Lieutenant General, French Army, for might be supplied in a time of great need with airplanes, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a motors, and a large number of spare parts. His foresight was position of great responsibility to the Government of the marked and he acted at all times with keen judgment and United States, during World War I. As Liaison Officer energy, rendering most valuable services to the American between the French Ministry of Armament and the Expeditionary Forces. American services in France, and later as Chief of the  War Department, General Orders No. 87(1919) Armament Section of the French High Commission in the United States, General De Neuflize rendered valuable DE VALDNER DE FREUNDSTEIN, MAURICE F. services to the American Army. To his efforts may be Citation: attributed, in a great measure, the success which the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Government had in obtaining from French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to sources artillery material and ammunition needed to Maurice F. De Valdner De Freundstein, Reserve Captain of complete the equipment for American troops arriving in Cavalry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and France. distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to  War Department, General Orders No. 49(1922) the Government of the United States, during World War I, for services rendered to the American Expeditionary Forces. DE NEUVILLE, SEBASTIEN H.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DEBAINS, FREDERIC H. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Sebastien H. De Neuville, Lieutenant of Cavalry, French The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 277 Frederic H. Debains, Colonel of Cavalry, French Army, for DELASSUS, GEORGES A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff in the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 18th French Region, Colonel Debains gave invaluable Georges A. Delassus, Major of Air Service, French Army, assistance and cooperation in the operation of Base Section for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a No. 2, American Expeditionary Forces. His efficient and position of great responsibility to the Government of the painstaking efforts assisted most materially in the results United States, during World War I. As Chief of the 1st achieved by the American military authorities. At all times Bureau, Office of the French Undersecretary of State for he showed tact and a most valuable comprehension of Aeronautics, Major Delassus rendered services of especial existing conditions and our needs. value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Through his  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) energetic efforts the American balloon companies in France were at all times supplied with the equipment necessary to DEBENEY, MARIE E. efficient operation. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie DELAUNAY, M. L. E. Debeney, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to M. L. during World War I. While Commanding the 1st French Delaunay, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for Army, General Debeney rendered invaluable service to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which position of great responsibility to the Government of the the United States has been engaged. United States, during World War I. While serving in the  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) capacity of Liaison Officer with the 78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Delaunay rendered DEGOUTTE, JEAN M. J. invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces Citation: and to the cause in which the United States has been The President of the United States takes pleasure in engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922) M. J. Degoutte, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a DELIGNY, HENRI V. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. While Commanding the The President of the United States takes pleasure in group of the Armies of Flanders, General Degoutte rendered presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces V. Deligny, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally and to the cause in which the United States has been meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great engaged. responsibility to the Government of the United States,  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) during World War I. In Command of the 3d French Region at the time of the formation of American Base Section No. DELAIN, JOSEPH L. P. 4, General Deligny gave most helpful attention to the needs Citation: of the American Expeditionary Forces, affording us his The President of the United States takes pleasure in unhesitating support. His tireless efforts in our behalf presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph assured the success of important projects in the base section, L. P. Delain, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, contributing largely to the achievements of our armies. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 87(1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, DENNERY during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Citation: Communication Zone of the French Army, Lieutenant The President of the United States takes pleasure in Colonel Delain was charged with the study and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to development of many of the most important projects Dennery, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious affecting the American Expeditionary Forces. He displayed and distinguished service in a position of great untiring energy in carrying out many delicate problems, and responsibility to the Government of the United States, as supervising head of the whole work of the during World War I. As Inspector General of the Telephone Communication Zone continually rendered valuable service Service of the Department of Posts, Telephones and to our armies. Telegraphs, Mr. Dennery rendered the American  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Expeditionary Forces service of the greatest value in securing much- needed supplies and personnel for the 278 Signal Corps. He was devoted in his efforts to secure all position of great responsibility to the Government of the grants from the French Posts, Telephones, and Telegraphs United States, during World War I. As Military Director of administration to the best interests of our service. French Aeronautics, Colonel Dhe displayed untiring  War Department, General Orders No. 62(1919) attention to the problems of the American Air Service, and by his earnest and whole-hearted cooperation did much to DERCLE, CHARLES U. render possible of execution the air program of the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces. In all of his relations with The President of the United States takes pleasure in the American Air Service he acted in a broad-minded presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to manner, showing a spirit of willing helpfulness at all times. Charles U. Dercle, Surgeon Colonel, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the DIVE, GABRIEL A. United States, during World War I, for services as Liaison Citation: Officer and Advisor to the Surgeon General. By his The President of the United States takes pleasure in thorough knowledge Surgeon Colonel Dercle gave much presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to needed and excellent advice upon medico-military subjects, Gabriel A. Dive, Colonel, Superintendent of the 3d Class, which was of great assistance in the solution of important French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and problems confronting the Surgeon General. He has rendered distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to services of great value. the Government of the United States, during World War I.  War Department, General Orders No. 59(1921 As a Member of the Staff of the Inspector General of Supply, French Army, Colonel Dive was charged with the D'ESPEREY, LOUIS F. M. F. responsibility for the cooperation of his section of the Citation: French General Staff with the American Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces with reference to supply problems. The rare presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis technical skill, resourcefulness, tact and spirit of cooperation F. M. F. D'Esperey, Major General, French Army, for displayed by Colonel Dive, coupled with sound judgment exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a and unremitting devotion to duty contributed markedly to position of great responsibility to the Government of the the successful operations of the American forces in Europe. United States, during World War I. As Commander in chief  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) of the Allied Armies of the Orient, General D'Esperey rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary DOMEJEAN, RAYMOND X. Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been Citation: engaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 17(1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Raymond X. Domejean, Major of Artillery, French Army, DESTICKER, PIERRE H. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. Major Domejean presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre rendered service of inestimable value to the American H. Desticker, Brigadier General, French Army, for Expeditionary Forces in connection with the supply and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a maintenance of artillery material. Throughout the offensive position of great responsibility to the Government of the of the 1st American Army, in the St. Mihiel and Meuse- United States, during World War I. As Aide Major General Argonne operations, he commanded with great distinction of Marshal Foch's staff, General Desticker collaborated with the important artillery repair and supply establishment at whole-hearted interest with officers of the American Southesmes. Expeditionary Forces, and brought to their aid his sound  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) judgment and military attainments in the solution of perplexing and intricate problems. At all times he was DOUMENC, JOSEPH E. A. unswerving in devotion to his important and exacting duties, Citation: and proved a loyal friend the services which he rendered us The President of the United States takes pleasure in were of inestimable value. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) E. A. Doumenc, Major of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a DHE, PAUL position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French The President of the United States takes pleasure in Automobile Service, Major Doumenc was intimately presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul associated and uniformly helpful in the development of the Dhe, Colonel of Air Service, French Army, for American motor transportation system in France. With exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a extraordinary foresight he organized the interallied motor 279 reserve. His exceptional ability and personal efforts made DUFIEUX, JULIEN C. M. S. possible the transport of large numbers of American troops Citation: at times when the success of operations depended on rapid The President of the United States takes pleasure in transportation. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julien  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) C. M. S. Dufieux, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a DUBAIL, AUGUSTIN Y. E. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As Assistant Chief and The President of the United States takes pleasure in Chief of the French Operations Bureau, General Dufieux presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to was always ready to cooperate with the American military Augustin Y. E. Dubail, Major General, French Army, for authorities. He willingly furnished us with valuable exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a information and wise advice. Able, tactful, and helpful, he position of great responsibility to the Government of the rendered very valuable services to the American United States, during World War I, as Military Governor of Expeditionary Forces. Paris, France. Through General Dubail's distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) efforts one of the largest hospitals in Paris was made available for the use of the American Expeditionary Forces, DUMAS, CHARLES F. E. rendering possible the hospitalization there of hundreds of Citation: the sick and wounded of the American armies. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles F. E. Dumas, Lieutenant, French Army, for DUCHENE, JOSEPH C. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. On duty with the French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Mission attached to the 4th American Army Corps, and later C. Duchene, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Army, with the 2d American Army, Lieutenant Dumas rendered for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a most valuable assistance to both the G-1 and G-3 Sections position of great responsibility to the Government of the of the Staff in the preparations for and during the St. Mihiel United States, during World War I. In his capacity as Chief offensive. He prepared the orders for the movements of of Marshal Petain's Cabinet, Lieutenant Colonel Duchene French troops operating in this offensive, and saw that they extended to us most helpful cooperation, far exceeding the were properly executed. He also gave us great assistance in bounds of his important duties to solving problems of traffic control and billeting, working render us valuable assistance. Possessed of military cheerfully day and night performing arduous tasks and attainments of a high order, he aided the allied cause going far beyond the bounds of duty to render service to the greatly, and by the advice and information he so willingly American Expeditionary Forces. furnished rendered very valuable services to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) DUMESNIL, MR. M. J. L. Citation: DUFFOUR, GASTON C. G. A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. M. The President of the United States takes pleasure in J. L. Dumesnil, a French Civilian, for exceptionally presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gaston meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great C. G. A. Duffour, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French responsibility to the Government of the United States, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished during World War I, as French Undersecretary of State for service in a position of great responsibility to the Aviation, President of the Interallied Aviation Committee. Government of the United States, during World War I. In With persistent effort and determination Mr. Dumesnil Command of troops in the field and as Chief of the French supplied each American division going into the line with the Operations Bureau, Lieutenant Colonel Duffour rendered same aviation equipment as was given to corresponding services of inestimable value in the prosecution of the war. French units. He performed a task of tremendous magnitude He gave us very material assistance by imparting to the with remarkable success, working at all times with great Chief of the American Military Mission at French General zeal for the American Expeditionary Forces. Headquarters, information as to the plans of his bureau. At  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) all times he afforded us whole-hearted cooperation, going far beyond the bounds of duty to render service to the DUMONT, GEORGES A. L. American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Georges A. L. Dumont, Colonel, French Army, for 280 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great position of great responsibility to the Government of the responsibility to the United States, during World War I, for services in Government of the United States, during World War I, for connection with the supply and transportation of the services as Liaison Officer with the 15th Field Artillery, 2d American Expeditionary Forces. Division, American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)

DUPONT, CHARLES DUVAL, MAURICE Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Dupont, Brigadier General, French Army, for Maurice Duval, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As President of the United States, during World War I. As Aide-Major General Interallied Commission on the Repatriation of Prisoners of of Air Service, General Duval cooperated in every way War, General Dupont has rendered highly meritorious possible with the Chief of the U.S. Air Service in the service to the United States and allied Governments in organization and development of the American air units at connection with the repatriation of American and allied the front. He placed French units at our disposal during prisoners released by the armistice. He always displayed a important offensive operations and at all times showed cheerful and active interest in all that pertained to their himself a most loyal friend. His service to the American welfare and rendered sympathetic and practical cooperation. Expeditionary Forces was most valuable.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)

DUPORT, PIERRE G. EBENER, CHARLES Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to G. Duport, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally Charles Ebener, Major General, French Army, for meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a responsibility to the Government of the United States, position of great responsibility to the Government of the during World War I. It was under General Duport's brilliant United States, during World War I. As Military Governor of command that the 37th and 77th United States Divisions Lyon, France, and General Commanding the 14th French first entered the zone of operations and engaged the enemy Region, General Ebener served with distinction. Amid his at Baccarat and Badonvillers. manifold responsibilities and duties he at all times lent us  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) his valuable assistance, greatly furthering the interests of the American Expeditionary Forces. He was in command of a DURETTE, CLEMENT region in which were located large American military Citation: centers, and the services rendered by him were of The President of the United States takes pleasure in inestimable value. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Clement Durette, Major of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a ESTIENNE, JEAN B. E. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I, for services as Head of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the French Field Artillery Mission at the School of Fire for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from September 1917 B. E. Estienne, Major General, French Army, for to May 1918. Major Durette's knowledge of field artillery, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a tireless effort, unfailing tact, and loyal cooperation were position of great responsibility to the Government of the largely responsible for the great value of the services of this United States, during World War I. As Chief of Tank Corps, mission to that school and to the Field Artillery. French Army, General Estienne manifested a constant desire  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) to aid our Tank Service in every possible way, assisting in the instruction of American officers DUTEY, HENRI at Recloses and giving us the benefit of his extensive Citation: experience by his valuable advice. He also came to our The President of the United States takes pleasure in assistance at a critical time when he helped secure a large presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri number of tanks from the French Government, thereby Dutey, Lieutenant, French Army, for exceptionally rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. 281  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the FAYOLLE, MARIE E. United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French Citation: Mission at Headquarters, Services of Supply, American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces, General Fillonneau proved assiduous, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie tactful, and efficient in the performance of his duties. As E. Fayolle, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally intermediary between the Services of Supply and the Bureau meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great of Franco-American Relations, he was prompt and most responsibility to the Government of the United States, helpful, rendering exceptional service to the American during World War I. While Command Group of Armies of Expeditionary Forces. the Center, French Army, General Fayolle rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been FILLOUX, LOUIS J. F. engaged. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis FERRIE, GUSTAVE A. J. F. Filloux, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Gustave A. Ferrie, Colonel of Engineers, French Army, for Filloux designed and developed the 155-mm. Giant Power exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Filloux material, which proved indispensable to the position of great responsibility to the Government of the American Expeditionary Forces. He rendered further United States, during World War I. Colonel Ferrie rendered valuable service by placing all his technical engineering the American Expeditionary Forces services of exceptional ability and experience at our disposal for the manufacture of value in his capacity as Technical Director to the Military this material in America. Wireless. Without his counsel and unremitting devotion to  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) our interests, it would have been exceedingly difficult to have equipped our forces with the indispensable radio FOCH, FERDINAND apparatus which he placed so freely at our disposal. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to FEVRIER, CHARLES Ferdinand Foch, Marshal of France, French Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I, as Commander in Chief Charles Fevrier, Medical Inspector General, French Army, of the Allied Armies, as an expression to him of the high for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a regard of the people of the United States and of their Army, position of great responsibility to the Government of the for the distinguished and patriotic services which he has United States, during World War I, for services as Chief rendered to the common cause in which he has been Medical Officer of the Military Government of Paris. associated on the battle fields of Europe. During the period of the great offensives of Chateau-  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1918) Thierry, Soissons, and the Meuse-Argonne, when the American sick and wounded were arriving in great numbers FORT, JULES E. L. from the battle front and our hospital resources and Citation: accommodations were exhausted, he placed at the disposal The President of the United States takes pleasure in of the American Medical Service the entire available space presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jules in the French military hospitals of Paris. During the E. L. Fort, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for development of the American hospital facilities, General exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Fevrier greatly assisted the American Medical Service in the position of great responsibility to the Government of the location and obtaining of suitable buildings for hospitals. He United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French has rendered service of great merit to the United States. Mission of the 1st American Army throughout its  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) operations, Lieutenant Colonel Fort performed with distinction and success the task of coordinating the work of FILLONNEAU, ETIENNE the American and French units. He was painstaking and Citation: untiring in his efforts to maintain helpful cooperation. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Etienne Fillonneau, Brigadier General, French Army, for 282 FOURNIER, GASTON success. At all times he displayed marked devotion to his Citation: exacting tasks. In times of need he proved himself a loyal The President of the United States takes pleasure in friend of the American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gaston  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Fournier, Colonel, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great FRID, GEORGE E. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. Colonel Fournier rendered specially The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious service as Chief of Staff of the French Mission. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to He organized the business side of the mission, the George E. Frid, Brevet Colonel, French Army, for arrangements for meetings, the editing, distributing, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a and filing of notes with skill, accuracy, and dispatch. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) United States, during World War I. As Deputy Chief of Staff, French Army of the Rhine and Allied Forces of FOURNIER, PIERRE Occupation, Colonel Frid rendered invaluable service to the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which The President of the United States takes pleasure in the United States has been engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) Fournier, Captain, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great GAMELIN, MAURICE G. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As Chief of the 1st bureau of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in French Mission attached to General Headquarters, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Fournier's Maurice G. Gamelin, Brigadier General, French Army, for thorough knowledge of the French military service, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a unfailing tact, and spirit of cheerful cooperation greatly position of great responsibility to the Government of the assisted the officers of the American General Staff, United States, during World War I. As Commander of the contributing to the success of the allied cause. 9th French Division of Infantry, General Gamelin displayed  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) conspicuous military attainments and most loyal devotion to the allied cause. He assigned a large number of French FRANTZ, PHILIPPE officers and noncommissioned officers as instructors, Citation: prepared a complete program of final training, cooperated The President of the United States takes pleasure in with our personnel, and carefully supervised the training of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the 32d Division during its training period from 16 May to Philippe Frantz, Brigadier General, French Army, for 21 July 1918. By his important efforts he has rendered exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1920) United States, during World War I, for services rendered the American Expeditionary Forces in connection with the GANNE Meuse-Argonne operation. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ganne, FRESOULS, EMILE S. French Delegate of the Commissioner General for the Citation: Franco-American War Affairs, a French Civilian, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emile position of great responsibility to the Government of the S. Fresouls, Major of Artillery, French Army, for United States, during World War I. Mr. Ganne displayed exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a untiring energy and exceptional ability in handling relations position of great responsibility to the Government of the between the French and American authorities. At all times United States, during World War I. As Regulating Officer at tactful and courteous, he did much to cement the feelings of Dunkerque, Major Fresouls occupied a particularly difficult friendship between the two nations, rendering services of position in being called upon to meet the needs of the great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. British, French, Belgian, and American Armies. He, despite  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) the complexities of situations with which he was confronted, rendered us exceptional service, lightening the GASCOUIN, FIRMIN E. task of supplying our troops in Belgium, and at all times Citation: extending whole-hearted cooperation. He brought his wide The President of the United States takes pleasure in knowledge of existing conditions to bear upon difficult presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Firmin problems of transportation, handling them with peculiar E. Gascouin, Brigadier General, French Army, for 283 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a GAUTHIER, MR. JEAN B. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I, for services rendered to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Jean B. Gauthier, Military Intendant, a French Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a GASSOUIN, JOSEPH M. G. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As Assistant Director, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Bureau of the Undersecretary of State for the Liquidation of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Stocks, Mr. Gauthier ably discharged a difficult and M. G. Gassouin, Brigadier General, French Army, for important task and rendered great service to the United exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a States in the settlement of complicated claims and the position of great responsibility to the Government of the liquidation of stocks involving millions of dollars. United States, during World War I. As Director of French  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) Military Railways, General Gassouin displayed the same administrative ability and devotion to duty which had GAY, ANTOINE characterized his service as a commander of a division in Citation: the field. He has at all times showed a broad-minded The President of the United States takes pleasure in appreciation of the transportation needs of the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army and by his cordial spirit of cooperation and valuable Antoine Gay, Lieutenant, French Army, for exceptionally assistance in furnishing the necessary railway facilities has meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great rendered a substantial service to the American responsibility to the Expeditionary Forces. Government of the United States, during World War I. As  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Representative of the French railroads, Lieutenant Gay rendered the American Services of Supply invaluable GAUCHER, LEON M. assistance by obtaining for us the rolling stock necessary to Citation: forward vitally important shipments to the front. During the The President of the United States takes pleasure in period of the Argonne offensive his services were of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon especial value. M. Gaucher, Brigadier General, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the GERARD, AUGUSTIN G. A. United States, during World War I. As Commander of the Citation: 164th French Division of Infantry, General Gaucher The President of the United States takes pleasure in displayed brilliant leadership and military attainments of a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to high order. The splendid successes achieved by the 4th Augustin G. A. Gerard, Major General, French Army, for American Division are due in no small degree to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a splendid initial training in actual warfare they received position of great responsibility to the Government of the under his command when they first went into the trenches in United States, during World War I. While Commanding the the Toul sector. 8th French Army, General Gerard rendered invaluable  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. GAUTHIER, ADOLPHE F. M.  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in *GEROME, AUGUSTE C. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Adolphe F. M. Gauthier, Major of Infantry, French Army, The President of the United States takes pride in presenting for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to position of great responsibility to the Government of the Auguste C. Gerome, Major General, French Army, for United States, during World War I. As Head of the section exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a of the G-2, with an American Division, Major Gauthier position of great responsibility to the Government of the displayed untiring zeal, energy, and devotion to his exacting United States, during World War I. In command of the 15th duties. By his spirit of whole-hearted cooperation with our French Region, General Gerome rendered the American personnel in solving the many and complex problems with Expeditionary Forces most valuable assistance, showing which we were confronted he proved himself a most himself resourceful and at all times willing to aid the efficient officer and valuable friend. American military authorities at the base port at Marseille.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) His tact was marked and he displayed ability of a high order, combined with energy and devotion to duty.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) 284 GIGIDOT, JEAN R. during World War I. As Undersecretary of State, Chief of Citation: the Medical Department of the French Army, Mr. Godart The President of the United States takes pleasure in exercised his influence and energy to assist in the initial presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean hospitalization of the American Army, and by his cordial R. Gigidot, Major of Artillery, French Army, for cooperation and untiring efforts expedited and facilitated exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a that hospitalization, thus rendering valuable service to the position of great responsibility to the Government of the American Expeditionary Forces. United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff to the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Advisor of the Prime Minister for Franco-American Affairs, by his cordial spirit of whole-hearted cooperation with the GODEFROY, ANTOINE P. American authorities, Major Gigidot has rendered services Citation: of marked distinction. He has ably assisted the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces in many important matters which presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to came before his office. Antoine P. Godefroy, Lieutenant Colonel of Engineers,  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of GILLY, EUGENE L. great responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As Chief of the French Mission The President of the United States takes pleasure in attached to Base Section No. 6, American Expeditionary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Godefroy rendered invaluable Eugene L. Gilly, Captain, French Army, for exceptionally assistance in the development of Marseille as an American meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great base port. He displayed tact, energy, and foresight in a responsibility to the Government of the United States, position of great responsibility, and his assistance aided during World War I. As French Commandant of the Port of markedly in the prompt forwarding of supplies to the troops St. Nazaire, Captain Gilly cooperated whole-heartedly with operating in the advanced zones. the American authorities, extending them most valuable  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) assistance. Due to his tireless efforts, facilities of the utmost importance were placed at our disposal. He showed marked GORJU, EUGENE ability and initiative in the performance of his arduous Citation: duties. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eugene Gorju, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for GIROD, LEON A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Delegate from the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon Director of the Automobile Service, French General A. Girod, Colonel of Air Service, French Army, for Headquarters, to the 1st and 2d American Armies, Captain exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Gorju displayed great foresight and sound judgment, position of great responsibility to the Government of the working ceaselessly and with untiring energy in our behalf. United States, during World War I. In his capacity as Chief He aided us repeatedly in the solution of perplexing of Training of the French Aviation Schools, Colonel Girod problems of transportation. At all times devoted to our opened those schools to our cadets at a time when our air interests, he proved himself a loyal friend. program was seriously retarded by lack  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) of trained pilots. He took a personal interest in the training of our pilots, and it is due, in a large measure, to his GOUDCHAUX, JOSEPH M. attention that we did not incur further delay in placing our Citation: squadrons at the front. His high military attainments enabled The President of the United States takes pleasure in him to render us a very valuable service, which was presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph enhanced by the spirit of friendship and cooperation he at all M. Goudchaux, Captain of General Staff, French Army, for times manifested. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Serving as Commander GODART, MR. JUSTIN of the French Mission with the 89th Division and the 9th Citation: Army Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces, Captain The President of the United States takes pleasure in Goudchaux rendered invaluable service to the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United Justin Godart, a French civilian, for exceptionally States has been engaged. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) responsibility to the Government of the United States, 285 GOUIN, EDOUARD F. M. A. important factor in the successes of the Allies. By his Citation: valiant leadership and eminent tactical ability the officers The President of the United States takes pleasure in and soldiers of the 371st and 372d American Infantry presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Regiments count it a great honor to have served as part of Edouard F. M. A. Gouin, Lieutenant, French Army, for his command in the operations conducted by him in the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Champagne and in the Vosges. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) United States, during World War I. As a member of the 59th Regiment of Artillery, French Army, Lieutenant Gouin GRAZIANI, JEAN C. rendered services of great worth to the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces while he was attached successively to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the 1st Field Artillery Brigade and 1st Division, the 5th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean Army Corps, and the 9th Army Corps. His earnest devotion C. Graziani, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally to duty and marked tactical ability displayed in the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great execution of important artillery missions have earned for responsibility to the Government of the United States, him the lasting respect and high esteem of the American during World War I, for services as Commander in officers with whom he served. succession of the 28th Infantry Division, the 17th Army  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Corps, the 12th Army Corps, the French forces in Italy, and as the French Representative on the Interallied Military GOURAUD, HENRI J. E. Mission to Hungary, positions of great responsibility, in Citation: which he rendered valuable services in the furtherance of The President of the United States takes pleasure in the allied cause. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) J. E. Gouraud, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a GROUT, M. G. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. While Commanding the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 4th French Army, General Gouraud rendered invaluable presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to M. G. service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Grout, Rear Admiral, French Navy, for exceptionally cause in which the United States has been engaged. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Admiral Grout rendered services of GOURGUEN, LOUIS A. G. marked distinction and value to the American Expeditionary Citation: Forces in lending his assistance during the formative period The President of the United States takes pleasure in of American Base Section No. 5. Going far beyond the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis bounds of duty, he placed at the disposal of that base all of A. G. Gourguen, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French the facilities at his command. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As GUERIN, ETIENNE F. M. Chief of the 2d Bureau, French Ministry of War, Lieutenant Citation: Colonel Gourguen at all times effectively collaborated with The President of the United States takes pleasure in the various missions in deciding questions of policy and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to work to be undertaken. By his tactful and whole-hearted Etienne F. M. Guerin, Major General, French Army, for cooperation he rendered valuable and distinguished service exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a to the American Expeditionary Forces. He was tireless in position of great responsibility to the Government of the devotion to his important duties, and at all times showed United States, during World War I. During the assault of the himself a loyal friend, zealous in our behalf. 5th Army Corps in the St. Mihiel offensive, 12 September  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) 1918, General Guerin Commanded the 15th Division of Colonial Infantry, French Army, as a part of the 5th Army GOYBET, MARIANO F. J. Corps. By his superior skill and leadership, his resolute Citation: execution of orders, his loyal and aggressive devotion to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in operations of the 1st American Army, and his high courage presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to in combat, he contributed in a determining manner to the Mariano F. J. Goybet, Brigadier General, French Army, for assault of the 5th Army Corps. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Commander of the 157th French Division of Infantry, General Goybet was an 286 GUILLAUMAT, MARIE L. A. His tact, energy, and wide knowledge of conditions were Citation: most marked. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie L. A. Guillaumat, Major General, French Army, for HALPHEN, HENRI J. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. While Commanding the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri 5th French Army, General Guillaumat rendered invaluable J. Halphen, First Lieutenant of Artillery, French Army, for service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a cause in which the United States has been engaged. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) United States, during World War I. As a Member of the French Military Mission, during the entire period of the GUILLON, HENRI A. American activities, by his energetic policy and loyal spirit Citation: of cooperation with our Artillery personnel, Lieutenant The President of the United States takes pleasure in Halphen rendered valuable assistance to the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri Expeditionary Forces. His advice was sound; his judgment A. Guillon, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, was good. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French HANAUT, HENRI S. A. Mission at Headquarters, Services of Supply, American Citation: Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Guillon was The President of the United States takes pleasure in zealous, tactful, and energetic in the performance of his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri exacting duties. At all times he displayed tact and S. A. Hanaut, Major of Infantry, French Army, for exceptional ability. His loyal cooperation proved of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) United States, during World War I. As a Member of the French Military Commission, Major Hanaut was on duty HALLIER, EUGENE H. with the Training and Instruction Branch of the War Plans Citation: Division of the General Staff. In this branch he was charged The President of the United States takes pleasure in with teaching the higher phases of the military art, a course presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to which only a talented and experienced officer could have Eugene H. Hallier, Brigadier General, French Army, for conducted. His services to the United States were of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a inestimable value. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 105 (1919) United States, during World War I. As Assistant Chief of the Army General Staff of the French Army and in his HANOTEAU, JEAN A. capacity as Chief of the 2d Bureau of the General Staff, by Citation: his loyal cooperation in all matters concerning the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, General Hallier has rendered the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean Expeditionary Forces eminent service. He at all times A. Hanoteau, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for furthered those friendly relations which characterized all exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a association of the French and American authorities. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States, during World War I. As a Member of the Staff on the Cabinet of the Minister of War, charged with HALLOUIN, LOUIS E. A. affairs concerning American and other allied nations, by his Citation: splendid tact, good judgment, and sympathetic The President of the United States takes pleasure in understanding of the American people, Captain Hanoteau presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis has promoted that friendly spirit which has marked all E. A. Hallouin, Major General, French Army, for dealings of the French with the American authorities. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. In Command of the 18th HANOTTE, MAURICE J. V. French Region, General Hallouin gave the American Citation: military authorities earnest cooperation and sound advice on The President of the United States takes pleasure in matters of great importance. His able assistance counted presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to greatly in increasing the efficiency of Base Section No. 2. Maurice J. V. Hanotte, Territorial Surgeon, Major of the 2d Class, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and 287 distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to HERING, PIERRE the Government of the United States, during World War I, Citation: for services as Assistant to the Director of the Medical The President of the United States takes pleasure in Service, 9th Region, and as a Member of the French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre Mission, Headquarters, Services of Supply. Due to his Hering, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for energy, devotion to his task, and keen judgment, Major exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Hanotte rendered valuable assistance to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces in the procurement of buildings for United States, during World War I. Serving as Deputy Chief hospitalization and in the placing of American soldiers in of Staff, French Army of the Rhine and Allied Army of French hospitals. His cordial assistance and excellent advice Occupation, Colonel Hering rendered invaluable service to have been of great service to the American medical the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in officials. which the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921)

HAVARD, VICTOR HERR, FREDERIC G. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Victor presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Havard, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for Frederic G. Herr, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Regulating Officer at United States, during World War I. In his capacity as Crell and Nantes, Colonel Havard rendered great service to Inspector General of Artillery of the French Army, General the American Expeditionary Forces in connection with the Herr has rendered exceptionally valuable services to the supply and transportation of the American units engaged at American Expeditionary Forces in connection with the Cantigny and Chateau-Thierry. Later, he rendered design and production of new artillery material. He gave exceptionally valuable assistance in relation to the St. wise advice and painstaking assistance in this task, placing Mihiel and Argonne offensive, at all times displaying all the information at his command at our disposal. brilliant organizing ability and a keen spirit of cooperation.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) HIRSCHAUER, AUGUSTE E. HELLET, FREDERIC E. A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Auguste E. Hirschauer, Major General, French Army, for Frederic E. A. Hellet, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the United States, during World War I. General Hellet rendered 2d French Army, General Hirschauer rendered invaluable invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the and to the cause in which the United States has been cause in which the United States has been engaged. engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) HUBERT, XAVIER L. M. R. HENNOCQUE, EDMOND C. A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Xavier presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to L. M. R. Hubert, Brigadier General, French Army, for Edmond C. A. Hennocque, Major General, French Army, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Commander of a United States, during World War I. While Commanding the unit at the front during a period of three years, General 4th Cavalry Division, French Army of the Rhine, General Hubert has given eminently distinguished service to the Hennocque rendered invaluable service to the American allied cause. Later, as Commander of the 1st and 2d Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United Subdivision of the 18th Region, by his loyal cooperation States has been engaged. with the American authorities and ever willing in spirit to  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) assist them with all means at his disposal, he has rendered services of great worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. 288  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States, during World War I, as an expression to him of the high regard of the people of the United States and HUE, EUGENE their Army, for the distinguished and patriotic services Citation: which he has rendered to the common cause in which he has The President of the United States takes pleasure in been associated on the battle fields of Europe. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919) Eugene Hue, Major of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a JULIEN, GEORGES L. E. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As Chief of the 2d The President of the United States takes pleasure in Bureau, French Mission, General Headquarters, American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Expeditionary Forces, Major Hue displayed sympathetic Georges L. E. Julien, Major General, French Army, for intelligence and untiring ardor in interpreting and sustaining exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a the American point of view in the many delicate problems position of great responsibility to the Government of the that arose. Due to his zeal, a spirit of complete cooperation United States, during World War I. As Chief of Engineers, existed between the French services and the American General Julien gave the American Expeditionary Forces military authorities. He rendered services of great hearty support at all times, rendering especially valuable distinction to the United States and France. service by supplying the 1st American Army with pontoon  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) equipages and bridge material. He provided an ample training center for our troops and in solving the problems of HUMBERT, GEORGES L. water supply and barracks construction aided materially our Citation: engineering operations. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Georges L. Humbert, Major General, French Army, for KLOTZ, MAURICE exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. While Commanding the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 3d French Army, General Humbert rendered invaluable Maurice Klotz, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a cause in which the United States has been engaged. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) United States, during World War I. As Liaison Officer with the 1st American Depot Division and the 77th American JACQUEMIN, HENRI Division, Captain Klotz rendered services of exceptional Citation: value to the American Expeditionary Forces. He acted with The President of the United States takes pleasure in tact and energy in handling all questions between the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri American military authorities, with whom he served, and Jacquemin, Major of Cavalry, French Army, for the French authorities, immeasurably facilitating our work. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a In the field, he assured the efficient liaison with the French position of great responsibility to the Government of the units operating on the flanks of the 77th American Division, United States, during World War I. As a member of the rendering services of inestimable worth. Presidency of the Council, Commissariat General of the  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) Franco-American War Affairs, by his thorough application to the needs of the American troops and by his fervent KOECHLIN-SCHWARTZ cooperation with the American authorities, Major Citation: Jacquemin has rendered most distinguished service to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Expeditionary Forces. The 28th Division will presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to always remember his continuous and efficient efforts in Koechlin-Schwartz, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for their behalf in all their dealings with the French authorities exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a under his able supervision. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States, during World War I. As a lecturer at the American Army schools, Colonel Koechlin-Schwartz JOFFRE, MR. JOSEPH J. C. displayed extraordinary enthusiasm and ability in the Citation: performance of his important duties. Energetic and always The President of the United States takes pleasure in working for the best interests of the allied cause, he presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. rendered very valuable services to the American Joseph J. C. Joffre, Marshal of France, a French Civilian, Expeditionary Forces in connection with the training of a for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a large number of its officers. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) 289 LA ROCH, JULIEN E. effort to effectively use his force, he was severely wounded Citation: while making a reconnaissance of the terrain between Four The President of the United States takes pleasure in de Paris and Varennes. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julien  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) E. La Roch, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a LACOMBE, LOUIS F. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As a member of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Liquidation Commission, American Expeditionary Forces, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Captain La Roch rendered great service to the United States F. Lacombe, Major of Infantry, French Army, for in the adjustment of numerous and complicated accounts exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a between the United States and France. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) United States, during World War I, for service to the allied and associated Governments as Chief of Staff, French LABROSSE, HENRI Section, Supreme War Council. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri LASNET, ALEXANDRE B. Labrosse, Captain of Cavalry, French Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I. As a member of the Alexandre B. Lasnet, Medical Inspector, French Army, for Army General Staff, by his excellent military ability, sound exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a judgment, and tact, Captain Labrosse has given most position of great responsibility to the Government of the creditable service to the Allies. His interest in the American United States, during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the Army was shown by his ever willing spirit to assist us by all 6th French Army, Medical Inspector Lasnet placed all the means at his disposal. His services have been of great value facilities of his complete organization at the disposal of the to the American Expeditionary Forces. American Expeditionary Forces for instruction purposes of  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) our inexperienced medical personnel. In February 1918, when the 26th Division became a part of the 6th French LACAZE, MARIE J. L. Army, he made the most complete and detailed Citation: arrangements for the care of our sick and wounded and The President of the United States takes pleasure in assisted in every possible way in making their instruction presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie period a success. During the Chateau-Thierry offensive, J. L. Lacaze, Vice Admiral, French Navy, for exceptionally when several divisions of the American Expeditionary meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Forces were in the 6th French Army, he rendered significant responsibility to the Government of the United States, aid to the American units. Later, when he became Chief during World War I, as Commander in Chief and Perfect, Surgeon of the group of armies of the Center, he again 5th Maritime Region. At a critical period of the war, Vice manifested the same whole-hearted spirit of cooperation and Admiral Lacaze performed invaluable service by giving helpfulness. No demands were ever too great to receive his assistance in t he establishment of a supplementary consideration and no effort was left unmade by him to assist American port at the French naval base of Toulon. He in meeting the many emergencies which confronted the assigned docks, storage, and transport facilities to the medical department in the trying periods of 1918. His American authorities, aiding them with his wise advice and services were of great consequence to the American experience, and thus assuring the rapid development of the Expeditionary Forces. American interests at this port.  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) LAVAL, EDOUARD C. LACOMBE DE LA TOUR, ALPHONSE E. E. E. X. J. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edouard C. Laval, Surgeon Principal, 2d Class, French Alphonse E. E. E. X. J. Lacombe de la Tour, Major General, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and service in a position of great distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to responsibility to the Government of the United States, the Government of the United States, during World War I. during World War I. As a member of the 4th Bureau of As Commander of the 5th French Cavalry Division in its French General Headquarters, Surgeon Principal, Second operations with the 1st American Corps, General Lacombe Class, Laval was closely associated with front-line medical de la Tour handled his division with ability. Zealous in his tasks in the American Expeditionary Forces, and by his 290 cooperation aided us in procuring hospital facilities. He LE ROND, HENRI L. E. displayed good judgment, broad experience, and unfailing Citation: courtesy, rendering service of inestimable value in the The President of the United States takes pleasure in proper care of the sick and wounded. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) L. E. Le Rond, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a LAVELLE, PAUL M. P. L. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. In his capacity as a The President of the United States takes pleasure in Member of the General Staff attached to the Minister of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul War and Supervisor of all Franco-American Missions in M. P. L. Lavelle, Major of Infantry, French Army, for France, by his thorough military knowledge and fervent exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a spirit of cooperation, General Le Rond gave the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the authorities invaluable assistance. He placed at t he disposal United States, during World War I. As a member of the 4th of our officials all the facilities that his extensive office French Bureau, General Staff, Major Lavelle showed afforded. His services have been of inestimable worth to the himself at all times willing to help the American American Expeditionary Forces. Expeditionary Forces. To expedite the selection of sites for  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) various American transportation projects, making a personal inspection. His wide experience, tireless energy, and loyal LEBRUN, LEONCE M. cooperation made his service of inestimable value. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to LE HENAFF, JOSEPH H. F. Leonce M. Lebrun, Major General, French Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph United States, during World War I. While Commanding the H. F. Le Henaff, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for 3d French Region, General Lebrun rendered invaluable exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the position of great responsibility to the Government of the cause in which the United States has been engaged. United States, during World War I. As Representative of the  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) French Government on the Interallied Transportation Council, Colonel Le Henaff evinced great vision and LECONTE, MARIE G. F. excellent judgment in handling questions of interallied Citation: transportation. In helping to solve problems of supply he The President of the United States takes pleasure in rendered assistance of the greatest value to the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie Expeditionary Forces. G. F. Leconte, Major General, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the LE PELLETIER DE WOILLEMONT, BERNARD C. F. United States, during World War I. While Commanding the M. X. E. G. 33d French Army Corps, General Leconte rendered Citation: invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces The President of the United States takes pleasure in and to the cause in which the United States has been presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to engaged. Bernard C. F. M. X. E. G. Le Pelletier de Woillemont,  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Lieutenant of Cavalry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great LEFEVRE-PONTALIS, HENRI G. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As Liaison Officer with the 2d The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division he participated in all the battles in which the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri division was engaged. By his loyal devotion to duty, whole- G. Lefevre-Pontalis, Lieutenant of Infantry, French Army, hearted spirit of cooperation, and high military attainments for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a he rendered invaluable services to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces. United States, during World War I. As a Member of the  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) special Franco-American Section, Army General Staff, Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Lieutenant Lafevre-Pontalis has administered with marked Distinguished Service Medal ability many important matters concerning the American Army. Actuated at all times by a spirit of friendship for the American forces, he has rendered them great assistance by

291 the excellent manner in which he managed the many items of the Artillery Section of the French Mission at American which came before his bureau. General Headquarters during the entire period of American  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) activities, Major Legrand gave himself wholly to the varied details of organization, training, and equipment of the LEFORT, FERREOL F. G. American artillery. His services were of great value to the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ferreol F. G. Lefort, Colonel of Engineers, French Army, for LEMERRE, LOUIS A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I, as Assistant Chief of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis D. M. T. A., for services in connection with the A. Lemerre, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, transportation of American troops and supplies. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Member of the LEGRAND, ALBERT L. French Military Mission attached to General Headquarters, Citation: American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in Lemerre rendered great assistance in the selection of French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert officers and soldiers for duty with American divisions and L. Legrand, Captain, French Army, for exceptionally other American units. He at all times displayed remarkable meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great tact and sound judgment in furthering the important tasks responsibility to the Government of the United States, under his charge. Equipped, as he was, by a long period of during World War I. As Chief Liaison Officer with the staff training and high professional ability furthered by a American Rents, Requisitions, and Claims Service, Captain keen appreciation of the importance of his task, he Legrand rendered most valuable service in conducting contributed to the maintenance of these cordial relations negotiations between the French and American authorities which had been established between the French and relative to the settlement of numerous claims and in making American forces. of agreements relative to the occupancy of French  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Government property by the American Expeditionary Forces. He displayed tact and zeal at all times, working LEPELLETIER, LOUIS R. V. unreservedly for the good of the allied cause. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis LEGRAND, EMILE E. R. V. Lepelletier, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emile responsibility to the Government of the United States, E. Legrand, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally during World War I. As Chief Liaison Officer for the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great French War Office to American General Headquarters, responsibility to the Government of the United States, Colonel Lepelletier rendered services of a distinguished during World War I. In Command of the 15th French character. By his painstaking efforts Region at the time of the creation of Marseille as an and thorough understanding of conditions which the American base port, General Legrand gave most valuable American Army had to meet, he gave valuable assistance, at assistance and advice to the American military authorities, all times manifesting a spirit of loyalty and friendship for rendering possible the rapid organization and development the American Expeditionary Forces. of the American base. His able cooperation assisted greatly  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) in putting the port on an efficient basis capable of supplying the needs of the troops at the front. LESCANNE, FERNAND L. J.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in LEGRAND, JACQUES G. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Fernand L. J. Lescanne, Major of Infantry, French Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of great responsibility to the Government of the Jacques G. Legrand, Major of Artillery, French Army, for United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a D. A, French Army, Major Lescanne rendered invaluable position of great responsibility to the Government of the service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the United States, during World War I. As Executive Member cause in which the United States has been engaged. 292  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

L'HOPITAL, RENE M. M. LOMBARD, EMMANUEL E. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rene presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to M. M. L'Hopital, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for Emmanuel E. Lombard, Captain of Artillery, French Army, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Member of the United States, during World War I. As Senior French Cabinet of the Minister of War, Captain L'Hopital has at all Instructor at the American Artillery Training Camp at times displayed a friendly interest in the American Army, Valdahon, Captain Lombard rendered services of great rendering it courteous consideration and assistance in all value to the American Artillery. At all times he exhibited a matters which came before him. His services have been of spirit of whole-hearted cooperation with the American great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. authorities, assisting them by all means at his command.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

LIBAUD, EMMANUEL U. LORAIN Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lorain, Emmanuel U. Libaud, Major of Infantry, French Army, for a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to position of great responsibility to the Government of the the Government of the United States, during World War I, United States, during World War I. As a Staff Officer of the as Director of the Telephonic Exploitation of the French Army, Major Libaud rendered invaluable service to Department of Posts, Telephones, and Telegraphs. Mr. the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in Lorain procured much-needed telephone material for the which the United States has been engaged. American Expeditionary Forces at critical times. His  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) assistance was indispensable in obtaining leases for the long lines which formed the basis of our general telephone and LINARD, JEAN L. A. telegraph system. Laboring unremittingly in our behalf, he Citation: rendered services of inestimable value. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean L. A. Linard, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for LOUCHEUR, MR. LOUIS exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. Serving as Chief, French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Mission, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Louis Loucheur, French Minister of Armament, a French Forces, Colonel Linard rendered invaluable service to the civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which service in a position of great responsibility to the the United States has been engaged. Government of the United States, during World War I. Mr.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Loucheur displayed ability of high order in the performance of his important duties. In his relations with the American LOBEZ, STANISLAS J. authorities he was tactful and zealous in our behalf, going Citation: far beyond the bounds of his duties to render valuable The President of the United States takes pleasure in service and assistance to the American Expeditionary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Forces. Stanislas J. Lobez, Colonel of Cavalry, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the MABILLE, MARIE J. H. United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French Citation: Mission with the 32d American Division, Colonel Lobez The President of the United States takes pleasure in rendered us services of exceptional value in connection with presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie the planning and operation of an efficient system of liaison. J. H. Mabille, Major, French Army, for exceptionally He displayed a wide comprehension of the needs and meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great difficulties which would be encountered and his advice responsibility to the Government of the United States, proved of the greatest assistance to us. He was energetic, during World War I. While he was a Member of the 2d tactful, and tireless in his devotion to our interests. Bureau at French General Headquarters, Major Mabille 293 Manifested a warm spirit of cooperation by doing all in his MANGIN, CHARLES M. E. power to aid the members of the American Military Mission Citation: at these headquarters, placing at their disposal all the The President of the United States takes pleasure in important facilities of his office, rendering invaluable presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to service to the American Expeditionary Forces. Charles M. E. Mangin, Major General, French Army, for Subsequently, as Chief of the 2d Bureau of the 2d French exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Army, he continued to perform position of great responsibility to the Government of the valiant services in the common cause. United States, during World War I. While Commanding the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) 10th French Army, General Mangin rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the MAISON, LEOPOLD cause in which the United States has been engaged. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to MARCOMBE, MARIE J. P. Leopold Maison, Brevet Colonel, French Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie United States, during World War I. As Commanding Officer J. P. Marcombe, Surgeon Major, First Class, French Army, of Artillery, 132d French Division, Colonel Maison for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a rendered us service of exceptional value by his accurate and position of great responsibility to the Government of the rapid work in directing and controlling the fire of the United States, during World War I. As Regulating Medical Divisional Artillery which was supporting the 37th Officer at Le Bourget, France, Surgeon Major, First Class, American Division. His efficiency resulted in our Infantry Marcombe performed highly responsible duties with receiving all the advantages of constant artillery support, conspicuous success. When the number of our wounded and he was in a large measure responsible for the success from the operations in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry and achieved. He displayed military attainments of a high order Soissons became so large that our transportation facilities and was constant and untiring in his efforts in our behalf. proved inadequate, he relieved the critical situation by  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) placing French trains at our disposal and personally directed their operations. He also furnished supplies for American MAISTRE, PAUL A. M. patients, cooperated in selecting advantageous evacuation Citation: points, and in numerous other ways made himself the The President of the United States takes pleasure in instrumentality for saving many American lives and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul alleviating much suffering, thereby rendering services of A. M. Maistre, Major General, French Army, for incalculable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the MARTIN-ZEDE, HENRI Group of Armies of the Center, General Maistre rendered Citation: invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces The President of the United States takes pleasure in and to the cause in which the United States has been presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri engaged. Martin-Zede, Lieutenant of Cavalry, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the MAITRE, ALPHONSE A. United States, during World War I. As a Member of the Citation: French Mission attached to the American General The President of the United States takes pleasure in Headquarters, Lieutenant Martin-Zede has constantly presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exerted himself in the interest of the American Army, Alphonse A. Maitre, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for rendering us every assistance which his office afforded. By exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a his courtesy and good judgment he has done much to further position of great responsibility to the Government of the the strengthening of those friendly relations which have United States, during World War I. As Chief of the Artillery characterized the services of the French and American Section, French Mission, during the entire period of forces. American activities, Colonel Maitre gave himself wholly to  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) the varied details of the organization, training, and equipment of the American Artillery. His services were of MARTY, AUGUSTIN A. inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Augustin A. Marty, Paymaster General of the 1st Class, 294 French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and MAURIER, GEORGES T. P. H. distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to Citation: the Government of the United States, during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in In charge of the French Military Postal Service, Paymaster presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Marty gave us assistance of inestimable value in the Georges T. P. H. Maurier, Colonel of Infantry, French planning and organization of our own military postal Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished system. At all times he cooperated with us most whole- service in a position of great heartedly, giving us sound advice and proving at all times responsibility to the Government of the United States, most helpful and tactful. The services which he rendered to during World War I. As Chief of the 4th French Bureau of the American Expeditionary Forces were of great worth to the French General Staff, Colonel Maurier practically us. controlled transportation from the coast to the army zone.  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) He rendered the American Expeditionary Forces service of great worth, assisting us most ably in handling the Army MARZAC, A. JOSEPH supply problem. He cooperated always most fully and Citation: unselfishly with the American authorities. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. Joseph Marzac, Major of Artillery, French Army, for MAURIN, LOUIS F. T. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. In Command of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Aerial Gunnery School at Cazeaux, Major Marzac displayed F. T. Maurin, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptional zeal and technical knowledge, combined with exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a keen interest in the training of American students detailed to position of great responsibility to the Government of the this school. He enabled them to secure training which United States, during World War I. As Commander of the rendered them markedly efficient at the front, thus rendering General Reserve of Artillery, by his earnest efforts and loyal most valuable services to the American Expeditionary cooperation with our forces the American Railway Artillery Forces. was always provided with suitable cantonments and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) equipment facilities and an ample supply of ammunition for every mission which was assigned to them. By the high MATHIEU DE VIENNE, ALEXANDRE H. M. quality of service he has rendered he has contributed Citation: materially to the successes achieved by our Railway The President of the United States takes pleasure in Artillery during the operations against the enemy. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) Alexandre H. M. Mathieu de Vienne, Major of Cavalry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and MAZEL, OLIVER C. A. A. distinguished service in a position of Citation: great responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I. As Chief of the French Mission presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oliver attached to the American services in Paris, Major Mathieu C. A. A. Mazel, Major General, French Army, for de Vienne rendered great service to the United States. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. After serving with MAUGIN, JULES E. eminent distinction at the front General Mazel was assigned Citation: to the Command of the 4th Region at Le Mans, France, The President of the United States takes pleasure in where he continued to perform important duties with presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jules conspicuous ability. By his warm spirit of cooperation and E. Maugin, Major of Infantry, French Army, for appreciation of American needs he was of material exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a assistance in connection with the establishment and position of great responsibility to the Government of the development of our embarkation and replacement center at United States, during World War I. Serving as Assistant Le Mans, thereby rendering valuable services to the Chief of Staff of the Communication Zone, Major Maugin American Expeditionary Forces. rendered invaluable services in connection with the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) ammunition supply of the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) MENARD, VICTOR R. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Victor R. Menard, Major of Air Service, French Army, for 295 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a aided materially in solving many delicate questions which position of great responsibility to the Government of the arose between the American Army and the French civilians, United States, during World War I. From the inception of thereby rendering services of great worth to the American the American Air Service, Major Menard was its constant Expeditionary Forces. and reliable advisor, and rendered most important services  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) in its training and development. He personally supervised the instruction of the first American pursuit squadrons. *MOINIER, CHARLES E. During the St. Mihiel attack the organization which he Citation: commanded was placed at our disposition, and in his The President of the United States takes pride in presenting personal direction of his group during the battle he showed the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to military Charles E. Moinier, Major General, French Army, for ability of a high order, rendering most distinguished exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a service. position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Military Governor of Paris, France, MEYER, MAURICE General Moinier constantly rendered services of the greatest Citation: value to the American Expeditionary Forces, in whose The President of the United States takes pleasure in interests he proved himself zealous and self-sacrificing. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Occupying a position of high distinction and with a Maurice Meyer, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, French Army, multitude of important duties claiming his attention, he yet for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a found time to aid us with his wise advice and extended position of great responsibility to the Government of the hearty cooperation to the American military authorities. United States, during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Meyer served with marked distinction as Head of the 2d Bureau at French General Headquarters, performing duties MOLINIER, FREDERIC of the utmost responsibility. At all times he manifested the Citation: most cordial spirit of cooperation and desire to assist our The President of the United States takes pleasure in officers by all the means at his disposal, thereby rendering presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Frederic Molinier, Captain of Cavalry, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the MICHEL, CAMILLE C. G. A. United States, during World War I. As an Aide-de-Camp on Citation: the Staff of the marshal Commanding the Armies of France, The President of the United States takes pleasure in by his thorough military knowledge, tact, and keen presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to judgment Captain Molinier has rendered valuable services Camille C. G. A. Michel, Brigadier General, French Army, to the allied cause. At all times he has shown an active for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a interest in the American Army and has rendered them every position of great responsibility to the Government of the assistance at his command. United States, during World War I. Serving as Chief of Staff  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) of the French Army of the Rhine and Chief of Staff of the Interallied Armies of Occupation in Germany, General MONIER, LEON F. V. Michel rendered invaluable services to the Citation: allied cause and to the American forces in Germany. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leon F. V. Monier, Major, French Army, for exceptionally MICHEL-LEVY, MARCEL J. B. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I. When he became Liaison Officer presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marcel between the Military Government of Paris and the Office of J. B. Michel-Levy, Second Lieutenant of Infantry, French the Chief Surgeon, District of Paris, Major Monier brought Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished to this important position a broad professional experience service in a position of great responsibility to the and devoted loyalty. During the summer of 1918, when the Government of the United States, during World War I. shortage our hospital facilities in Paris became acute, he Second Lieutenant Michel-Levy served with exceptional worked with self-sacrificing energy and made available for ability as Chief of the Administrative Offices of the French us many additional beds in French hospitals, also securing Mission at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary numerous buildings which were subsequently converted into Forces, displaying the same sound judgment and untiring hospitals, thereby rendering invaluable services in securing zeal which had previously characterized his service in the proper care for the sick and wounded of the American field. By his admirable tact and broad sense of justice he Expeditionary Forces. 296  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States, during World War I. In Command of the French Marine at Marseille, Admiral Mornet showed rare MONROE DIT ROE, MARIE L. J. tact, judgment, and energy in the performance of his varied Citation: duties. He gave generously and untiringly of his services in The President of the United States takes pleasure in furthering the interests of the American base, placing every presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie facility at the disposal of the American authorities. L. J. Monroe Dit Roe, Brigadier General, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great MORREAU, FREDERIC P. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. General Monroe Dit Roe Commanded The President of the United States takes pleasure in with great distinction the 60th French Infantry Division, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to which under his skillful leadership achieved brilliant Frederic P. Morreau, Vice Admiral, French Navy, for successes in combat. The 1st American Division had a most exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a valuable initial experience in actual warfare when it went position of great responsibility to the Government of the into the trenches of the Toul sector under his supervision. United States, during World War I. Admiral Morreau He gave also equally valuable assistance in the training of rendered most valuable assistance to the American other American Divisions which were attached to his Expeditionary Forces in the solution of difficult problems command. arising at Base Section No. 5 at Brest. He unified the  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) energies of the French and American authorities, working whole-heartedly in the interest of the Allied cause. MORDACQ, JEAN J. H.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MORTIER, PIERRE F. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean J. Citation: H. Mordacq, Major General, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre position of great responsibility to the Government of the F. Mortier, Surgeon Major of the 1st Class, French Army, United States, during World War I. As Chief of the Military for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Cabinet of the Minister of War, General Mordacq at all position of great responsibility to the Government of the times accorded most valuable assistance to the American United States, during World War I. As Medical Member of Expeditionary Forces. In the discharge of his exacting duties the French Mission at General Headquarters, American he cooperated loyally with the American military Expeditionary Forces, and later in the Medical Section of authorities, and by his timely advice and whole-hearted the Central Bureau of Franco- American relations, Surgeon service greatly increased the efficiency of our forces. Major of the First Class Mortier labored ceaselessly and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) with conspicuous success in the interests of the sick and wounded. He obtained for us hospital sites, hospital trains, MOREL, MR. PAUL and ambulances in times of emergency. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. MOURIER, MR. LOUIS Paul Morel, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious Citation: and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. during World War I. As French Assistant Secretary of the Louis Mourier, a French civilian, for exceptionally Board of Finance, charged with the liquidation of stocks, meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Mr. Morel ably discharged difficult and important tasks and responsibility to the Government of the United States, rendered great service to the United States in during World War I. As Undersecretary of State of the the settlement of complicated claims and the liquidation of Medical Service, Civilian Chief of the Medical Department stocks involving millions of dollars. of the French Army, Mr. Mourier placed all available  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1919) resources of his great department, both in material and personnel, at the disposal of the American Expeditionary MORNET, CHARLES L. D. Forces. His advice was of great value, aiding us in the Citation: solution of many problems, and he rendered services of The President of the United States takes pleasure in inestimable value in assisting us in securing proper presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to evacuation and hospitalization for the sick and wounded. Charles L. D. Mornet, Rear Admiral, French Navy, for  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the 297 MOYRAND, AUGUSTE E. M. exceptional professional attainments, coupled with rare tact Citation: and tireless devotion to duty, caused his services to be of The President of the United States takes pleasure in signal worth to the United States Army. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 105 (1919) Auguste E. M. Moyrand, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished NIVELLE, ROBERT G. service in a position of great responsibility to the Citation: Government of the United States, during World War I. In The President of the United States takes pleasure in his capacity as Assistant Chief, 3d Bureau, French Army, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Lieutenant Colonel Moyrand proved himself at all times a G. Nivelle, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally loyal friend of the American Expeditionary Forces, being meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great ever ready to aid us. He gave advice on important matters responsibility to the Government of the United States, which proved of the greatest value in handling difficult during World War I, as Member of the Superior Council of problems which we were confronted with. At all times he War. To this very distinguished soldier of the French Army afforded us most hearty cooperation in the performance of this medal is presented as an expression of the high regard all his duties, rendering us valuable assistance. of the people of the United States and their Army for the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) distinguished and patriotic service which he has rendered to the common cause on the battle fields of Europe. MUTEAU, PAUL J. H.  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in NORMAND, ANDRE C. J. J. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul J. Citation: H. Muteau, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Andre responsibility to the Government of the United States, C. J. J. Normand, Major of Infantry, French Army, for during World War I. General Muteau served with notable exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a success as Commanding General of the 8th Region, in position of great responsibility to the Government of the which was located our Intermediate Section, Services of United States, during World War I, while serving with the Supply. By his sound judgment and unfailing cordiality he 4th Bureau, General Staff of the Army (Transportation), was of the utmost assistance in the solution of many French Army. As Chief of Section in charge of railroad problems which h arose, thereby rendering services of transportation for the American Expeditionary distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces. Forces, Major Normand rendered valuable services. He  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) took an active interest in the transportation problems of our service, and by his energy, zeal, and good judgment aided NAULIN, STANISLAS us materially in solving the perplexing problems that Citation: confronted us. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stanislas Naulin, Major General, French Army, for NUDANT, PIERRE A. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Commanding presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pierre General of the 21st Army Corps, French Army, General A. Nudant, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally Naulin rendered invaluable service to the American meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United responsibility to the Government of the United States, States has been engaged. during World War I. As Commander, General Nudant  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) rendered notable service in the field in Command of the 34th Army Corps. As a diplomat, his keen sense of the NEVEGANS, PAUL E. situation, his tact and firmness toward the enemy, sound Citation: judgment in questions of moment, and constant devotion to The President of the United States takes pleasure in the cause of the Allies made his services as President of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul E. Permanent International Armistice Commission Nevegans, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for conspicuously meritorious. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Member of the OLIVARI, CHARLES French Military Mission, Captain Nevegans was placed on Citation: duty with the Training and Instruction Branch, War Plans The President of the United States takes pleasure in Division, of the General Staff. His brilliant mental and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 298 Charles Olivari, Major of Artillery, French Army, for PAILLE, LOUIS J. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis Military Mission with the 88th American Division, Major J. Paille, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for Olivari worked efficiently and tirelessly, both in the training exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a area and in the front lines. His tactful and most capable position of great responsibility to the Government of the direction of the efforts of the French officers assigned to the United States, during World War I. As Chief of Instruction Division met with exceptionally valuable results. He Service, Lieutenant Colonel Paille rendered very valuable rendered efficient and valuable service to the American assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces, aiding us Expeditionary Forces. continually by giving us the benefit of his able advice. He  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) displayed military attainments of a high order, and in the midst of exacting duties he never failed to come to our OPPENHEIM, RENE assistance. He cooperated with us whole-heartedly, proving Citation: himself at all times a loyal friend. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rene Oppenheim, Major of Engineers, French Army, for PASSAGA, FENELON F. G. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Assistant to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Chief, Bureau of the General Commission of Franco- Fenelon F. G. Passaga, Major General, French Army, for American War Affairs, Major Oppenheim rendered great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a service to the United States. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) United States, during World War I. Commanding the 32d Army Corps, French Army, General Passaga rendered PAGEZY, EUGENE H. J. invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces Citation: and to the cause in which the United States has been The President of the United States takes pleasure in engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Eugene H. J. Pagezy, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and PAULINIER, MARIE J. A. distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to Citation: the Government of the United States, during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in As a Member of Marshal Foch's Staff, Lieutenant Colonel presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie Pagezy cooperated with us most efficiently in the solution J. A. Paulinier, Major General, French Army, for of many problems which presented themselves in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a connection with the combined operations of the French and position of great responsibility to the Government of the American forces. With sound judgment, tact, and untiring United States, during World War I. Commanding the 40th energy he managed difficult situations, rendering us services Army Corps, French Army, General Paulinier rendered of exceptional value. invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. PAGEZY, JULES E. E.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PAYOT, CHARLES presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jules Citation: E. E. Pagezy, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of Charles Payot, Brigadier General, French Army, for great responsibility to the Government of the United States, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a during World War I. By his efforts in devising and position of great responsibility to the Government of the developing the French system of fire control for anti-aircraft United States, during World War I. Serving as Director artillery, adopted by our armies, and in Command of the General of Communication and Supply for the Armies, French Officers' Anti-Aircraft Artillery School at Arnouville General Payot rendered invaluable service to the American les Genesse, Lieutenant Colonel Pagzey rendered most Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United valuable service to the American Expeditionary Forces. States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)

299 PENET, HIPPOLYTE A. with all the American authorities in all the activities in Citation: which he was associated with them. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hippolyte A. Penet, Major General, French Army, for PETAIN, HENRI P. B. O. J. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. Commanding the 12th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri Division of Infantry, French Army, General Penet rendered P. B. O. J. Petain, Marshal of France, French Army, for invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a and to the cause in which the United States has been position of great responsibility to the Government of the engaged. United States, during World War I, as Commander in Chief  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) of the French Armies of the North and Northeast, as an expression to him of the high regard of the people of the PERIA, JEAN V. H. United States and of their Army, for the distinguished and Citation: patriotic services which he has rendered to the common The President of the United States takes pleasure in cause in which he has been associated on the battlefields of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean Europe. V. H. Peria, Controller of the First Class, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1918) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the PETIT, PAUL A. J. United States, during World War I. As Controller of the Citation: Administration of the Army and Chief of the Franco- The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Service of the Direction of Control, he rendered presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul very valuable service to the American Expeditionary Forces A. J. Petit, Surgeon Major of Second Class, French Army, in connection with the organization of the American Rents, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Requisitions, and Claims Service. He aided us materially in position of great responsibility to the Government of the the matter of negotiations for the installation of American United States, during World War I. Attached to the Medical projects throughout France, proving tactful, energetic, and Section of the Central Bureau of Franco-American whole- heartedly devoted to the interests of the Allied cause. Relations and later at G-4, General headquarters, American  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Expeditionary Forces, Surgeon Major of Second Class Petit gave whole-hearted assistance and cooperation at all times. PERRIN, CHARLES E. F. His advice and distinguished ability materially aided us in Citation: the prompt evacuation and hospitalization of casualties. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles E. F. Perrin, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, French PIARRON DE MONDESIR, JEAN F. L. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: service in a position of great responsibility to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, during World War I, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean F. services to the Allied cause and to the American forces in L. Piarron de Mondesir, Major General, French Army, for Germany as Chief of the Interallied Bureau of Operations, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Interallied Armies of Occupation. position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Commanding General, 36th Army PESSON-DIDION, MAURICE Corps, French Army, General Piarron de Mondesir rendered Citation: invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces The President of the United States takes pleasure in and to the cause in which the United States has been presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to engaged. Maurice Pesson-Didion, Captain of Infantry, French Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the PICARD, FRANCOIS United States, during World War I. As a Member of the Citation: French Mission in Paris, Captain Pesson-Didion gave The President of the United States takes pleasure in invaluable aid and assistance to the American authorities on presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to numerous occasions when it was necessary to obtain Francois Picard, Captain of Cavalry, French Army, for material quickly in order to further the operations of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a American Army. At all times he showed earnest cooperation position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Captain Picard served 300 with marked distinction in his capacity as Aide to Marshal POUPART, HARMAN Petain, and rendered very valuable service to the allied Citation: cause. He was at all times energetic and The President of the United States takes pleasure in tactful in behalf of the American Expeditionary Forces, and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to by the sound advice and accurate information with which he Harman Poupart, Major of Infantry, French Army, for furnished us proved of very material assistance. At all times exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a he cooperated with us whole-heartedly, and showed himself position of great responsibility to the Government of the a loyal friend. United States, during World War I, while serving with the  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) 158th Regiment of Infantry, French Army. In Command of front-line troops, Major Poupart performed valiant and PIKETTY, PAUL faithful service in the Allied cause. When he became an Citation: Assistant to the Members of the American Military Mission The President of the United States takes pleasure in at French General Headquarters his wide practical presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul experience fitted his admirably for his important duties, and Piketty, Major of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally by his zeal in promoting the interests of our Army he meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great rendered services of the highest value to the American responsibility to the Government of the United States, Expeditionary Forces. during World War I. As Chief of the 3d Division of  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Artillery, by his able advice and assistance the vocation of the organization and training centers for the heavy artillery POUPINAL, RAYMOND J. E. of the American Expeditionary Forces was decided upon Citation: and the equipment and organization of these training centers The President of the United States takes pleasure in were accomplished. He displayed great personal interest in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to the solution of the details of his task, at all times exhibiting Raymond J. E. Poupinal, Major of Infantry, French Army, an energetic spirit in furthering the general plan and in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a securing grants from the Ministry of War. His services have position of great responsibility to the Government of the been of a high order. United States, during World War I. As Head of the Allied  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Armies Section of the French General Staff and later in the same position under the Supreme Interallied Commander, POMPE, DANIEL Major Poupinal labored unceasingly in the interests of the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces. Through his tact and The President of the United States takes pleasure in unswerving devotion many problems of great difficulty presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel were solved carefully and expeditiously. He rendered most Pompe, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for distinguished service. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, POUY, JEAN F. during World War I, for services rendered to the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean F. Pouy, Medical Inspector, French Army, for exceptionally PONT, FERDINAND A. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I. As Chief of the Hospitalization Section presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to of the Undersecretary of State for the Medical Services, Ferdinand A. Pont, Major General, French Army, for Medical Inspector Pouy collaborated with the Medical exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Service of the American Expeditionary Forces in the position of great responsibility to the Government of the preparation of a comprehensive hospitalization program. United States, during World War I. General Pont served Through his wide knowledge of the possible hospital with marked distinction throughout the war and in positions resources of France and his persistent efforts to insure of great responsibility rendered invaluable service to the adequate care for American soldiers, the trying period American Expeditionary Forces. As Deputy Chief of Staff preceding combat operations was successfully bridges. He of the French Army he displayed brilliant military genius met all demands made for the delivering of French hospitals and was at all times ready to afford us most loyal to the American Expeditionary Forces, even to the extent of cooperation. burdening his own service. By his broad-minded conception  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) of our problem and his energetic assistance in a most important task, he rendered inestimable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) 301 PRESTAUT, RENE C. J. American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which Citation: the United States has been engaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rene C. J. Prestaut, Second Lieutenant of Engineers, French REBOUL, JACQUES F. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: service in a position of The President of the United States takes pleasure in great responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to during World War I. By his exceptional enthusiasm, good Jacques F. Reboul, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for judgment, and untiring energy in the performance of his exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a arduous duties as Instructor at the American Army Signal position of great responsibility to the Government of the Schools at Langres, Second Lieutenant Prestaut proved United States, during World War I. As Chief of the Franco- himself of great value in the instruction of the Signal Corps American Bureau of the Army General Staff, Colonel of the American Expeditionary Forces. Reboul performed eminent and important services to the  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) U.S. Army in deciding many essential questions in our relations with the French. That he acted with exceptional PUPIER, CLAUDE F. success is proven by the cordial relations which were at all Citation: times maintained. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Claude F. Pupier, Interpreter Officer of the First Class, French REILLE, G. R. C. F. XAVIER Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: service in a position of great responsibility to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, during World War I. As presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to G. R. Military Secretary and Chief of Cabinet to the Marshal C. F. Xavier Reille, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Commanding the Allied Armies he was charged with duties Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished of a most exacting and responsible character, which duties service in a position of great responsibility to the he performed with conspicuous success. In his official Government of the United States, during World War I. As capacity he was called upon to treat matters of the utmost Head of the Artillery Section of the French Mission to the delicacy pertaining to American affairs, in the conduct of United States during the World War, by his untiring efforts which he displayed admirable tact, comprehension, and Lieutenant Colonel Reille aided materially in the training of marked ability, thereby rendering invaluable services to the the Artillery in the United States. American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) REMOND, LOUIS PURNOT, ALBERT Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert Remond, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for Purnot, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great position of great responsibility to the Government of the responsibility to the Government of the United States, United States, during World War I, for services rendered the during World War I. As a Member of the Cabinet of the U.S. Army while serving as Chief of the French Artillery Minister of War, by his good judgment and earnest Mission to the United States. cooperation with the American authorities, Captain Purnot  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) has rendered services of marked distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces. RENIE, ANDRE J.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in RAGENEAU, CAMILLE M. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Andre Citation: J. Renie, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of great responsibility to the Government of the Camille M. Rageneau, Brigadier General, French Army, for United States, during World War I. As Chief of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Personnel Bureau and as Head of the 1st Bureau of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the General Staff of the French Army, Colonel Renie placed the United States, during World War I. As Chief, French facilities of his important office at the service of the Mission, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary American authorities, lending every assistance in his power Forces, General Rageneau rendered invaluable service to the to meet the needs of the American troops. His services, 302 rendered with a loyal spirit of cooperation, have been of United States, during World War I. As Representative of the great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. 4th Bureau, French Armies of the North and Northeast, in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) the Office of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, Major Riegel was charged with the supervision of the REQUICHOT, HENRY L. M. J. supply of French units and personnel placed at the Citation: disposition of the 1st American Army. By his high The President of the United States takes pleasure in professional attainments and interest he assured the closest presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry liaison between the French and American authorities, L. M. J. Requichot, Major General, French Army, for contributing largely to the success of the Allied cause. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Commanding RIST, EDOUARD General of the 9th French Region, in which were located Citation: American Headquarters, Services of Supply, General The President of the United States takes pleasure in Requichot showed himself uniformly helpful, giving us presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to willing assistance and cooperation. He went far beyond the Edouard Rist, Major of the First Class, French Army, for exacting duties of his office to aid the American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Expeditionary Forces in securing necessary supplies. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) United States, during World War I, for services as an eminent scientist. By his untiring zeal, devotion, and energy, REQUIN, EDOUARD J. Major Rist promoted the efficient treatment of the American Citation: sick and wounded. In his important research work he The President of the United States takes pleasure in cooperated with the Medical Service of the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Expeditionary Forces in the fullest measure of devotion to Edouard J. Requin, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel, French duty. To him is due much credit for the arresting of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished ravages of disease and injuries among our forces. His service in a position of great responsibility to the valuable research efforts in the domain of preventive Government of the United States, during World War I, for medicine and wound bacteriology resulted in the saving of services rendered the United States Army while serving as many lives among our wounded soldiers. He has rendered the Personal Representative of Marshals Joffre and Foch services of signal worth. and as Special Delegate of the French General Staff to the  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921) United States.  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) ROTTEE, LUCIEN Citation: RICHERT, AUGUSTIN X. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucien The President of the United States takes pleasure in Rottee, Lieutenant of Infantry, French Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Augustin X. Richert, Major of Infantry, French Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I, for services rendered the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States Army while serving as French Liaison Officer United States, during World War I, for services as an in the Division of Criminal Investigation, American Instructor of the 90th Division. During the training of the Expeditionary Forces. Division at Aignay-le-Duc, Major Richert was constantly in  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) the field, and by his unceasing work and high military attainments he materially assisted the division to acquire as ROUGET, JULES F. A. quickly as possible that proficiency which enabled it to Citation: joi8n the fighting forces at the front. His services at this The President of the United States takes pleasure in period were invaluable, and later at t he front his courage presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jules and coolness were an inspiration to the men who saw him. F. A. Rouget, Medical Inspector, French Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the RIEGEL, GEORGES United States, during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of a Citation: Group of Armies, and later as Chief of the Cabinet of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Undersecretary of State for the Medical Service, by his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to broad-minded treatment of all important questions arising Georges Riegel, Major of Engineers, French Army, for with regard to hospitalization, and by his earnest exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a cooperation with our Medical Service in all matters position of great responsibility to the Government of the affecting the furtherance of efficiency in the care of our sick 303 and wounded, Medical Inspector Rouget has rendered most loyal cooperation, proving unflagging in his devotion services of an important character to the American to our interests. He displayed military attainments of a high Expeditionary Forces. He at all times gave ready assistance order and gave us valuable advice in times of emergency. to the limit of his power, in all important medical matters  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) which constantly came under his extensive jurisdictions. He rendered services of great consequence to the American SAINTE-CLAIRE-DEVILLE, CHARLES E. Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to ROUX, DR. P. Charles E. Sainte-Claire-Deville, Major General, French Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in service in a position of great responsibility to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dr. P. Government of the United States, during World War I. As Roux, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and Inspector General of Material and Ammunition for the distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to French Armies, General Sainte-Claire-Deville placed at our the Government of the United States, during World War I, disposal at all times the results of his wide experience and as Professor, Medical Inspector, French Director of Pasteur the Institute, Paris, France. By his untiring zeal and devotion to facilities under his control. He rendered most valuable the promotion of efficient treatment of the American sick service to the American Expeditionary Forces in connection and wounded, and by his earnest cooperation with the with the development of the American ordnance inspection Medical Service of the American Expeditionary Forces in and maintenance work. important research work, the inroads of disease and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) infections from wounds among Americans were curtailed. By his eminent skill in scientific research in the field of SALAUN, H. preventive medicine and wound bacteriology, Dr. Roux Citation: achieved marvelous results in the saving of lives among our The President of the United States takes pleasure in sick and wounded. He has rendered service of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to H. consequence to the American Expeditionary Forces. Salaun, Vice Admiral, French Navy, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the ROUX, PAUL L. Government of the United States, during World War I. As Citation: Prefect Maritime, Governor of the Place of Brest, by his The President of the United States takes pleasure in splendid spirit of whole-hearted cooperation with the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul L. American authorities in all matters concerning the welfare Roux, Major of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally and comfort of the large number of American troops which meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great constantly passed through the important Port of Brest, responsibility to the Government of the United States, Admiral Salaun has rendered services of signal worth to the during World War I. Major Roux organized schools for American Expeditionary Forces. Every demand upon the ordnance and artillery mechanics and inspectors in the facilities of his office received the same courteous American Field Artillery Training Camp at Valdahon and in consideration which characterized all the dealings of the the American Ordnance Training Center at Is- sur-Tille. In Americans with him and his efficient personnel. the training of officers and soldiers of our armies he showed  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) high military attainments and achieved distinguished success. SCHMIDLIN, GEORGES A.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in ROZET, HENRI E. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Georges A. Schmidlin, Major of Infantry, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri position of great responsibility to the Government of the E. Rozet, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for United States, during World War I. As a Member of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Cabinet of the Minister of War, Major Schmidlin has always position of great responsibility to the Government of the exhibited sympathetic interest in the American Army, United States, during World War I, while serving with the offering them every assistance which his office afforded. 3d Bureau, French Army. Lieutenant Colonel Rozet was His services have been of a high order and of much value to tireless in his efforts to keep the American Mission at the American Expeditionary Forces. French General Headquarters informed on all matters of  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) importance to it, rendering very valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces; he at all times afforded us 304 SCHMIDT, HENRI F. E. SPITZ, MARIE C. L. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie F. E. Schmidt, Brigadier General, French Army, for C. L. Spitz, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, for services in the allied United States, during World War I, while serving as Chief cause and to the American forces in Germany, while of Staff, 2d Division of Infantry, French Army. Colonel Commanding the Garrison of Mayence, Germany. Spitz has been a most sincere and devoted friend to the  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) American interests, always willing to do more than his share to bring about a harmonious and friendly understanding SELIGMAN, GERMAIN between the French and American authorities. By his Citation: unfailing tact, sympathy, and understanding, and by his The President of the United States takes pleasure in untiring efforts to successfully solve the many intricate presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to problems that arose between the French and the Americans, Germain Seligman, Captain, French Army, for he has rendered an invaluable service to the American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Expeditionary Forces. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States, during World War I, while serving with the 132d Regiment of Infantry, French Army, as Liaison TARDIEU, MR. ANDRE Officer, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. By Citation: his high professional attainments and wide experience, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Captain Seligman rendered invaluable services to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. American Expeditionary Forces as Liaison Officer of the 1st Andre Tardieu, a French civilian, for exceptionally Division. Both during the training period of the Division meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great and subsequently during active operations he performed his responsibility to the Government of the United States, task with excellent judgment, admirable tact, and earnest during World War I. Mr. Tardieu rendered service of great loyalty. value for the American Expeditionary Forces as High  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Commissioner of the French Republic at Washington, D.C. Displaying tact, energy, and devotion to duties, he handled SISTERON, EUGENE P. J. difficult problems with unswerving zeal for the good of the Citation: American Army. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eugene P. J. Sisteron, Major of Infantry, French Army, for THENAULT, GEORGES exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I, for services rendered the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American Expeditionary Forces, as Assistant Chief of Staff Georges Thenault, Captain of Air Service, French Army, for of the Communication Zone. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Captain Thenault SORDET, HENRI Commanded the Lafayette Escadrille from the time of its Citation: creation in April of 1916 until it was transferred to the Air The President of the United States takes pleasure in Service, American Expeditionary Forces, in January 1918. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri He led the squadron throughout the operations in Alsace and Sordet, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally the Verdun offensive in 1916, later participating in the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Allied offensive on the Somme and the Aisne. In 1917 he responsibility to the Government of the United States, continued to command the squadron which was withdrawn during World War I. As Chief of a Section of the Franco- from the line, and participated immediately afterwards in the American Mission in Paris, Captain Sordet's duties required operations on the Chemin des Dames. During this time more the daily handling of important matters with the Liquidation than 50 American pursuit pilots served in this unit. By his Commission. He rendered great service to the United States initiative, force, courage, and devotion to duty he in the efficient performance of these difficult tasks. contributed materially to the successful operations of the  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) squadron and instilled in the American pilots under his command the principles of pursuit aviation, which contributed materially to the success of other American pursuit organizations when these pilots were transferred. By 305 his ability as a pilot and his frequent missions over the lines exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a he set an admirable example to the American officers under position of great responsibility to the Government of the his command. United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923) Officers assigned to the 90th Division during the training period and later as Liaison Officer of the Division at the THOMAS, JOSEPH C. A. front, by his tireless efforts, willing spirit of cooperation, Citation: and his high military attainments, Major Tremblay rendered The President of the United States takes pleasure in services of great value to our troops and won the warmest presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph admiration of both officers and men. On the front in the St. C. A. Thomas, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, French Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives his conduct and Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished courage were a marked example to the men of the 90th service in a position of great responsibility to the Division. Government of the United States, during World War I. As  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922) Director of Organization at the Samur Artillery School, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas rendered services of TUFFIER, DR. T. inestimable value to the American artillery. By his energy, Citation: enthusiasm, and devotion, he lightened the task involved in The President of the United States takes pleasure in the training of your officers for the greatly expanded presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dr. T. artillery establishment needed for the American Army. Tuffier, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, TINARDON, M. A. serving as Professor, French Medical Inspector, School of Citation: Medicine. By his untiring zeal and devotion to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in promotion of efficient treatment of the American sick and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to M. A. wounded, and by his earnest cooperation with the Medical Tinardon, Major of Engineers, French Army, for Service of the American Expeditionary Forces in important exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a research work, the inroads of disease and infections from position of great responsibility to the Government of the wounds among the Americans were curtailed. By his United States, during World War I. As a Member of the 4th eminent skill in scientific research in the field of preventive Bureau of the General Staff of the French Army, Major medicine and wound bacteriology, he achieved marvelous Tinardon rendered invaluable service to the American results in the saving of lives among our sick and wounded. Expeditionary Forces in connection with the selection of He rendered services of great consequence to the American suitable sites for depots and hospitals. He gave us his time Expeditionary Forces. willingly, although his duties were pressing, aiding us most  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) ably in the development of plans, and frequently furnishing us with labor and construction material in time of VALDANT, HENRY C. emergency. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry TONGAS, GASTON C. Valdant, Brigadier General, French Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gaston United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff to the Tongas, Colonel of Engineers, French Army, for Commanding General, Military Governor of Paris, General exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Valdant has at all times manifested a most cordial attitude in position of great responsibility to the Government of the all Franco-American relations, offering us every assistance United States, during World War I. As Director of at t he command of his far-reaching office. His services to Telegraphic Service of the 2d Line, Colonel Tongas labored the American Expeditionary Forces have been of great most zealously and efficiently in our interests at French value. General Headquarters. He willingly offered wise  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) counsel and unfailing support in our applications for service and material. VALOTTE, PAUL C. A. R.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in TREMBLAY, FRANCOIS L. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul Citation: C. A. R. Valotte, Major of Cavalry, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of great responsibility to the Government of the Francois L. Tremblay, Major of Infantry, French Army, for United States, during World War I. As Chief of the 2d 306 Bureau of Marshal Foch's Staff, Major Valotte kept us VERLEY, EDOUARD constantly informed as to the general trend of operations as Citation: well as the situation of the enemy. He brought to bear on The President of the United States takes pleasure in this important task an exact knowledge of the terrain, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to comprehensive understanding of the enemy movements, and Edouard Verley, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for the successive situations which confronted our troops. The exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a services which he so willingly rendered to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces were of exceptional value. United States, during World War I. As Liaison Officer with  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) the Troop Movement Bureau at G-4, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Verley solved VAN HEEMS, ROGER A. many difficult transportation problems incident to active Citation: operations. No task proved too large or too small for him to The President of the United States takes pleasure in accept, and he accomplished with distinction and unfailing presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roger courtesy his many duties, rendering services of great value A. Van Heems, Major of Infantry, French Army, for to us. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, while serving as VERNAY, MR. ROMAIN P. J. J. Regulation commissioner at Le Bourget, France, for Citation: services in connection with the supply and transportation of The President of the United States takes pleasure in American troops during the operations at chateau- Thierry. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr.  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) Romain P. J. J. Vernay, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great VANDENBURG, CHARLES A. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As French Military Intendant in the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Bureau of the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Finances, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Liquidation of Stocks, Mr. Vernay ably discharged a Charles A. Vandenburg, Major General, French Army, for difficult and important task and rendered great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a service to the United States in the settlement of complicated position of great responsibility to the Government of the claims and the liquidation of stocks involving millions of United States, during World War I. As Commanding dollars. General of the 13th Army Corps, General Vandenburg  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920) rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been VIDAL, PAUL engaged. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul VARAIGNE, HENRI A. Vidal, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri during World War I. In Command of the 7th French Region, A. Varaigne, Major of Infantry, French Army, for General Vidal was tireless in his devotion to our interests exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a and to the success of our varied projects in the region of position of great responsibility to the Government of the which he had charge. His relations with the American United States, during World War I. As Chairman of the military authorities were always cordial and helpful. He French Mission attached to the Headquarters of the always evinced personal interest in our plans and aided us American General Purchasing Board, Major Varaigne materially by his sound advice. rendered services of inestimable importance in carrying on  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) for us negotiations with the French Government for the procurement of an immense amount of material. He was VIDALON, JEAN indefatigable in his efforts in our behalf, proving himself Citation: able, tactful, and possessed of a wide comprehension of The President of the United States takes pleasure in existing needs and presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean conditions. Cooperating with us at all times most whole- Vidalon, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptionally heartedly, he proved a loyal friend. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff of the French Army and as Head of the 2d Section of the General Staff, particularly charged with relations with foreign armies 307 and of the Special Franco-American Bureau, General Camille Walch, Brigadier General, French Army, for Vidalon successfully and most satisfactorily managed and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a coordinated the relations of the Ministry of War with the position of great responsibility to the Government of the American authorities. To him is due much credit for the able United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French direction of all the American units in French territory. His Artillery attached to the 1st Army Corps, American able assistance has contributed in a large measure to the Expeditionary Forces, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, friendly spirit that has existed between the French and the General Walch rendered us services of noteworthy Americans. distinction. His services were continuously marked by his  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924) qualities of leadership and military attainments, which were of a high order. Displaying tireless energy and devotion to VIGNAL, PAUL his arduous duties, he strove diligently that our Infantry Citation: might have all the benefits of efficient Artillery support. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul Vignal, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptionally WEYGAND, MAXIME meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I, for services rendered the United States presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Army while serving as Military Attaché to the French Maxime Weygand, Brigadier General, French Army, for Embassy and Chief of French Military Missions to the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Untied States. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff to Marshal Foch, General Weygand rendered invaluable VINEL, LOUIS A. service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Citation: cause in which the United States has been engaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis A. Vinel, Military Intendant, French Army, for WIRBEL, HENRI exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Quartermaster presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri General of the French Army, he showed ability of the Wirbel, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally highest order in handling his important duties and meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great cooperated most loyally with the American military responsibility to the Government of the United States, authorities. In a position of great responsibility, he made during World War I. While Commanding the 21st Region, special efforts to aid the American Expeditionary Forces. French Army, General Wirbel rendered invaluable service  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. WAHL, VICTOR E.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in WISSEMANS, MAURICE presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Victor Citation: E. Wahl, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of great responsibility to the Government of the Maurice Wissemans, Medical Inspector, French Army, for United States, during World War I. As Commander of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a 1st Brigade, Artillery of Assault, by his marked ability, position of great responsibility to the Government of the initiative, and sound judgment, Colonel Wahl gave much United States, during World War I. When the 1st American valuable assistance to the American armies operating in the Division went into the Verdun sector for training purposes, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. His earnest he collaborated with the Medical Service of the American cooperation in carrying out the details of the plans of Expeditionary Forces in every possible way to the end that operations had a marked influence on the success of the our battle casualties should receive proper care. Later, as Tank Corps units in those important operations. Chief Surgeon of the Group of Armies of the East, he  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) actively participated in the preparation of the plans for the St. Mihiel and the Argonne offensives. His wide experience WALCH, CAMILLE in battle conditions and his whole-hearted desire to be of Citation: assistance to his country's allies enabled him to render The President of the United States takes pleasure in services of great value to the American Expeditionary presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Forces. He freely placed at the disposition of the American 308 Expeditionary Forces all his resources as to hospitals, ATKINSON, CHARLES F. ambulance and train transportation, and medical material. Citation: His able advice and valuable assistance was a material The President of the United States takes pleasure in factor in the provisions for the care and evacuation of our presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to battle casualties. He rendered services of great consequence Charles F. Atkinson, Major, Royal British Army, for to the American Expeditionary Forces. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Instructor, Army GREAT BRITAIN Intelligence School, Major Atkinson rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. ADYE, JOHN  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in AULD, SAMUEL J. M. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Citation: Adye, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility to the Government of the United States, Samuel J. M. Auld, Major, Royal British Army, for during World War I. General Adye's services were of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a conspicuous merit as a member of the Committee on Return position of great responsibility to the Government of the of Prisoners of War. His large experience in the Near East, United States, during World War I. Serving with the 4th combined with rare judgment and quiet forcefulness, made Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, British Army, and as his work especially valuable in securing the rapid return of Liaison Officer between the British and Chemical Warfare American and allied prisoners and in alleviating their Services, Major Auld rendered invaluable service to the condition. American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1920) the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) ALLENBY, EDMUND H. H. Citation: BALFOUR, ALFRED G. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Edmund H. H. Allenby, General, Royal British Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a G. Balfour, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. The American Army position of great responsibility to the Government of the will every remember General Allenby's valiant services as United States, during World War I. As Commander of the Commander of the 3d British Army in France from 19154 to Embarkation Area of the Port of Southampton, by his 1917, and for his marvelous successes in Palestine, earnest spirit of cooperation with the American authorities rendering services of distinction to the allied cause. at the Port of Southampton, General Balfour rendered  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) valuable assistance, offering them every facility at his command for the proper handling of the important problem ANDERSON, STUART M. of troop shipments. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stuart BEADON, ROGERS H. M. Anderson, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rogers United States, during World War I, with the Royal Artillery, H. Beadon, Colonel, Royal British Army, for exceptionally 1st Australian Division, British Expeditionary Forces. The meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great accurate and highly efficient support by the Artillery under responsibility to the Government of the United States, General Anderson's command contributed materially to the during World War I. As a member of the British Section, successful assaults on the Hindenburg line by the 30th U.S. Supreme War Council, Colonel Beadon rendered invaluable Division, 29 September 1918. The part played by him in service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the achieving that success has won for him the deepest gratitude cause in which the United States has been engaged. and admiration on the part of the American officers and  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) soldiers with whom he was cooperating during the great advance.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

309 BESSELL-BROWN, ALFRED J. 5th Army, British Expeditionary Forces, General Birdwood Citation: rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred engaged. J. Bessell-Brown, Brigadier General, Royal British Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the BLAKE, DAVID V. J. United States, during World War I, while serving with the Citation: 5th Australian Division, British Expeditionary Forces. The The President of the United States takes pleasure in relations of the American and Australian forces, cooperating presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David with each other, were always marked V. J. Blake, Major, Royal British Army, for exceptionally with the utmost harmony, but never was the spirit more meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great clearly manifested than during the period from 16 to 19 responsibility to the Government of the United States, October 1918 when the 30th U.S. Division went forward in during World War I. As Commanding Officer, 3d Squadron, attack against the enemy, supported by artillery under Australian Flying Corps, British Expeditionary Forces, General Bessell-Brown's command. To his consummate Major Blake rendered invaluable service to the American technical skill and unflagging energy is due much credit for Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United the successful results attained in these operations. States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)

BETHELL, HUGH K. BOND, FRANCIS G. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to K. Bethell, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for Francis G. Bond, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. General Bethell United States, during World War I. As Director of Commanded with distinction the 66th British Division with Quarterings, British Army, General Bond rendered which the 27th American Division was affiliated during its invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces training period. By his broad-minded policy, personal and to the cause in which the United States has been interest, and careful supervision he gave great assistance to engaged. the division, enabling the American troops to readily adapt  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) themselves to the methods and conditions of service with a foreign army. BONHAM-CARTER, CHARLES  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in BIRCH, JAMES F. N. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Charles Bonham-Carter, Brigadier General, Royal British The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James service in a position of great responsibility to the F. N. Birch, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, for Government of the United States, during World War I. As exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a General Officer in Charge of Training at British General position of great responsibility to the Government of the Headquarters during the period the 2d Army Corps was in United States, during World War I. As Chief of Artillery, the British Expeditionary Forces, General Bonham-Carter British Expeditionary Forces, General Birch rendered rendered exceptional service to the U.S. Army. His invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces knowledge of training methods was extensive, and with and to the cause in which the United States has loyal cooperation he gave us the benefit of his experience. been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) BOWDDER, BASIL W. B. BIRDWOOD, WILLIAM R. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Basil presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to W. B. Bowdder, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, William R. Birdwood, General, Royal British Army, for for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While he was on duty in United States, during World War I. While Commanding the the Intelligence Section at British General Headquarters and 310 as Chief of the Information Section, Lieutenant Colonel BURGESS, WILLIAM L. H. Bowdder's assistance and advice in inspecting and training Citation: American officers were of distinct advantage to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Expeditionary Forces. He displayed military presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to attainments of a high order, and at all times cooperated with William L. H. Burgess, Brigadier General, Royal British the American military authorities whole-heartedly. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. BOWLBY, ANTHONY A. General Burgess Commanded with distinction the 4th Citation: Australian Artillery Division while it was in support of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 27th American Division during the operations near St. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Souplet, east of the La Selle River. His consummate skill as Anthony A. Bowlby, Major General, Royal British Army, an artillerist and forceful determination in keeping his for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a batteries well to the front were most potent factors in the position of great responsibility to the Government of the successes achieved. The services which he rendered to the United States, during World War I. As eminent Consulting American Expeditionary Forces were Surgeon, and while serving with the British Expeditionary of inestimable value. Forces in France, with untiring zeal General Bowlby  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) devoted his time and energy toward cooperating with and unreservedly placing at the disposal of the American BURTCHAELL, CHARLES H. Expeditionary Forces his eminent talents, broad experience, Citation: and knowledge of general conditions in preventing wastage The President of the United States takes pleasure in among our forces from wounds and disease. His research presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to work in wound bacteriology and evacuation resulted in the Charles H. Burtchaell, Lieutenant General, Royal British saving of many lives among our sick and wounded. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As BOYCE, CHARLES E. Director General of Medical Service, British Expeditionary Citation: Forces, General Burtchaell displayed untiring zeal, eminent The President of the United States takes pleasure in talents, and broad experience in providing adequate presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to hospitalization and evacuation facilities for the sick and Charles E. Boyce, Major, Royal British Army, for wounded of the American troops serving with the British exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Armies. His individual efforts counted largely in enabling position of great responsibility to the Government of the the American Medical Service to function efficiently. United States, during World War I. While attached as Staff  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Officer, Units of Royal Field Artillery, serving with the 2d Army Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Boyce BUSH, W. A. rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Citation: Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been The President of the United States takes pleasure in engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to W. A.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Bush, Captain, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great BRIDGES, GEORGE T. M. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. At the request of the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces, Captain Bush was detailed as presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Instructor in gas defense, and rendered services of George T. M. Bridges, Lieutenant General, Royal British extraordinary merit at the school at Hanlon Field. Largely as Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the result of his energy, skill, and exact knowledge the service in a position of great responsibility to the school accomplished a most important mission, providing a Government of the United States, during World War I, for course of instruction which, when put in practice in the services rendered the U.S. Army while serving as the field, prevented many casualties. Military Representative to the British Mission of the United  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) States (April 1917) and later (1918) as Chief of the British Military Mission to the United States. BUTLER, RICHARD H. K.  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard H. K. Butler, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished 311 service in a position of great responsibility to the General of the British forces, he ably assisted the American Government of the United States, during World War I. authorities with whom he came in contact. By his sound While Commanding the 3d Army Corps, British advice and able counsel on all questions affecting military Expeditionary Forces, General Butler rendered invaluable justice he rendered services of great value to the American service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Expeditionary Forces. cause in which the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) CHARTERIS, JOHN BYNG, JULIAN H. G. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julian Charteris, Colonel, Royal British Army, for exceptionally H. G. Byng, General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Brigadier General of Intelligence at during World War I. While Commanding the 3d Army, British General Headquarters, Colonel Charteris rendered British Expeditionary Forces, General Byng rendered most valuable service to the American Expeditionary Forces invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces during the early period of the organization of the staff by and to the cause in which the United States has been placing every facility at the disposal of the American staff engaged. officers who were sent to British General Headquarters for  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) the purpose of instruction. He displayed military attainments of high order, tireless energy, and marked zeal in the CAMPBELL, RONALD B. performance of his exacting duties. He was at all times Citation: tactful and proved himself a loyal friend. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ronald B. Campbell, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for CHURCHILL, MR. WINSTON exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. during World War I. While serving as Deputy Inspector of Winston Churchill, Minister of Munitions, a British civilian, Bayonet and Physical Training, British Expeditionary for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Campbell rendered invaluable position of great responsibility to the Government of the service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the United States, during World War I. Mr. Churchill rendered cause in which the United States has been engaged. the Allied cause service of inestimable value. As British  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Minister of Munitions, he was confronted with a task of great magnitude. With ability of a high order, energy, and CARTER, EVAN E. marked devotion to duty, he handled with great success the Citation: trying problems with which he was constantly confronted. The President of the United States takes pleasure in In the performance of his great task he rendered valuable presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Evan service to the American Expeditionary Forces. E. Carter, Major General, Royal British Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the CLARKE, TRAVERS E. United States, during World War I. While serving as Citation: Director General of Forage and Supplies, British The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces, General Carter rendered invaluable presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Travers E. Clarke, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, cause in which the United States has been engaged. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Quartermaster CASSEL, FELIX General, British Expeditionary Forces, General Clarke Citation: rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Felix engaged. Cassel, Judge Advocate General, Royal British Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Judge Advocate 312 CORNWALL, JAMES H. M. CROOKSHANK, SYDNEY D'A Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to H. M. Cornwall, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, Sydney D'A Crookshank, Major General, Royal British for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished position of great responsibility to the Government of the service in a position of great responsibility to the United States, during World War I. While a member of the Government of the United States, during World War I. The Intelligence Section at British General Headquarters, services General Crookshank rendered as Director General Lieutenant Colonel Cornwall rendered us very valuable and of Transportation of the British forces were of great merit. distinguished services by his hearty cooperation in placing He heartily cooperated with the American authorities and at the disposal of the American officers sent to British gave much assistance to our Transportation Corps. He lent General Headquarters his experience and profound every effort to further those friendly relations which knowledge regarding the work of intelligence. He was at all characterized the transportation services of the British and times tactful and helpful, proving himself a loyal friend. American Armies.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920)

COVELL, FRANK C. CUNINGHAME, THOMAS A. A. M. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to C. Covell, Captain, Royal British Army, for exceptionally Thomas A. A. M. Cuninghame, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and responsibility to the Government of the United States, distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to during World War I. As Liaison Officer at General the Government of the United States, during World War I. Headquarters, Base Section No. 3, in London, Captain As Instructor, Army Staff College, American Expeditionary Covell performed his duties with great tact, skill, and Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Cuninghame rendered indefatigable zeal. The harmony which constantly invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces characterized the relations of the American authorities with and to the cause in which the United States has been the British War Office was due, in no small degree, to his engaged. faithful services.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) CURRIE, ARTHUR W. COWANS, JOHN S. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John W. Currie, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, for S. Cowans, General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great position of great responsibility to the Government of the responsibility to the Government of the United States, United States, during World War I. While Commanding during World War I. As Quartermaster General to the Canadian Corps, British Expeditionary Forces, General Forces, British Army, General Cowans rendered invaluable Currie rendered invaluable service to the American service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United cause in which the United States has been engaged. States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919)

CRAVEN, FRANCIS W. CURRY, PHILIP A. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip Francis W. Craven, Lieutenant, British Royal Navy, for A. Curry, Major, Royal British Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great position of great responsibility to the Government of the responsibility to the Government of the United States, United States, during World War I. While Commanding His during World War I. As Director of Transports for the Majesty's destroyer MOUNSEY, Lieutenant Craven rescued British Ministry of Shipping at the Port of New York, Major 7 officers and 313 men of the American forces at sea on 16 Curry rendered distinguished service during the movement October 1918. of troops overseas.  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)

313 DAVIDSON, GILBERT Armies, aiding materially in their training and thereby Citation: rendering invaluable services to the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Davidson, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a DEEDES, CHARLES P. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I, while serving with The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forage and Supplies, British Expeditionary Services. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Davidson extended whole-hearted Charles P. Deedes, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, cooperation to our supply procurement agencies, rendering for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a very valuable services to the American Expeditionary position of great responsibility to the Government of the Forces. By his efforts and devotion to the American United States, during World War I. As Deputy Director of interests, great quantities of necessary supplies were made Staff Duties of the British Army, by his tact, marked ability, available for our troops. and spirit of whole-hearted cooperation with American  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) officers on duty with the British Army Staff, ably assisting them in every endeavor, General Deedes rendered services DAVIDSON, JOHN H. of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John DELANO-OSBORNE, OSBORNE H. H. Davidson, Major General, Royal British Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I. While serving with Osborne H. Delano-Osborne, Brigadier General, Royal General Staff Operations, British Expeditionary Forces, British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and General Davidson rendered invaluable service to the distinguished service in a position of American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which great responsibility to the Government of the United States, the United States has been engaged. during World War I. While serving as Director of  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Movements (transportation), British Army, General Delano- Osborne rendered invaluable service to the American DAVIES, FRANCIS J. Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United Citation: States has been engaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis J. Davies, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, DRAKE, JOHN for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Secretary of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John British War Office and member of the Army Council, by his Drake, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for great energy and marked military attainments, General exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Davies rendered services of signal worth to the common position of great responsibility to the Government of the cause. United States, during World War I. As Chief of the  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) Intelligence Bureau Section at British General Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Drake at all times cooperated with the DAWNAY, GUY officers of the U.S. Army, and by his sound advice and Citation: cooperation rendered most valuable services to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Expeditionary Forces. He was tireless in his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guy devotion to his important duties, proving tactful and ready Dawnay, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for to come to our assistance at all times. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Head of the Staff ELLES, HUGH J. Duties Section of the General Staff at General Headquarters Citation: American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in Dawnay was an important factor in the victorious presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh termination of the war by his brilliant military attainments J. Elles, Major General, Royal British Army, for and unremitting zeal. He constantly manifested the utmost exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a consideration for the American units attached to the British position of great responsibility to the Government of the 314 United States, during World War I. While Commanding the FOULKES, CHARLES H. Tank Corps, British Expeditionary Forces, General Elles Citation: rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to engaged. Charles H. Foulkes, Brigadier General, Royal British Army,  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the EWART, RICHARD United States, during World War I. While serving as Citation: Director, British Chemical Warfare Service, General The President of the United States takes pleasure in Foulkes rendered invaluable service to the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United Richard Ewart, Major General, Royal British Army, for States has been engaged. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Senior British FOWKE, GEORGE H. Member of the Interallied Commission on the Repatriation Citation: of Prisoners of War, General Ewart has rendered The President of the United States takes pleasure in conspicuous service to the United States and the allied presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Governments in connection with the sustenance, care, and George H. Fowke, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, homeward transportation of American and allied prisoners for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a released by the armistice. He has at all times displayed a position of great responsibility to the Government of the personal interest and supervising influence which resulted in United States, during World War I. While serving as speedy and comfortable repatriation of prisoners of war. Adjutant General, British Expeditionary Services, General  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Fowke rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United FORBES, ARTHUR W. States has been engaged. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur FOWLER, JOHN S. W. Forbes, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John United States, during World War I. As Commander of the S. Fowler, Major General, Royal British Army, for Embarkation area of the Port of Liverpool, General Forbes exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a gave important assistance to the American Expeditionary position of great responsibility to the Government of the Forces. At all times he exhibited a spirit of zealous United States, during World War I. As Director of Signals cooperation with the American authorities, placing all the of the British Expeditionary Forces, General Fowler facilities of his important office at their disposal. He constantly rendered us valuable assistance in connection rendered service of conspicuous worth to the American with the supply of needed material at critical times. He Expeditionary Forces. aided us very materially in promoting the efficiency of our  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) electrical communications, displaying at all times military and scientific attainments of a high order. He was energetic FORD, REGINALD in our behalf, proving himself a loyal friend of the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Reginald Ford, Major General, Royal British Army, for FURSE, WILLIAM T. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. While serving as British presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Representative, Military Board of Allied Supply, General William T. Furse, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, Ford rendered invaluable service to the American for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United position of great responsibility to the Government of the States has been engaged. United States, during World War I. While serving as Master  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) General of the Ordnance, British Expeditionary Forces, General Furse rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) 315 GEIGER, GERALD J. P. invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces Citation: and to the cause in which the United States has been The President of the United States takes pleasure in engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gerald  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) J. P. Geiger, Major, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great GOLIGHER, HUGH G. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As Liaison Officer of the British with The President of the United States takes pleasure in the American Army, and later as Chief of the British presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh Mission at the Headquarters of the 3d Army, Major Geiger G. Goligher, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for has, by his tact, loyalty, and painstaking efforts, earnestly exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a cooperated with the American authorities in handling the position of great responsibility to the Government of the difficult problems which constantly arose, rendering United States, during World War I. Serving as a Financial services of great worth to the American Expeditionary Officer of the British Expeditionary Forces in France, by his Forces. broad experience and extraordinary administrative ability,  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) General Goligher proved a notable factor in the success of the allied cause. He was at all times at the service of the GELLIBRAND, JOHN American officers, who were charged with questions of Citation: supply and finance, and by his sound advice, unfailing The President of the United States takes pleasure in courtesy, and loyal spirit of cooperation rendered services of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John the Gellibrand, Major General, Royal British Army, for utmost value to the American Expeditionary Forces. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. During the operations GOODWIN, THOMAS H. J. C. against the Hindenburg line near Ronssoy, in September Citation: 1918, General Gellibrand Commanded with brilliant The President of the United States takes pleasure in leadership the 3d Australian Division, operating in close presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to liaison with the 27th American Division. The fine spirit of Thomas H. J. C. Goodwin, Lieutenant General, Royal comradeship prevailing between the officers and soldiers of British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and these two divisions was in no small measure a reflection of distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the warm spirit of cooperation which he constantly the Government of the United States, during World War I. manifested and his willingness to aid the American As Surgeon General of the British Army, General Goodwin Expeditionary Forces in every way possible. placed at the disposal of the American division serving with  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) the British forces all the evacuation and hospitalization facilities at his command. His eminent skill, ability and GILES, EDWARD D. broad experience enabled him to extend most useful Citation: cooperation. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward D. Giles, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, GREEN, ARTHUR F. U. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Advisor to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Training and Instruction Branch, War Plans Division, F. U. Green, Colonel, Royal British Army, for exceptionally Lieutenant Colonel Giles rendered invaluable assistance in meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great making possible the inception and successful conduct of responsibility to the Government of the United States, war-time instruction at the Army War College. during World War I. Colonel Green has done conspicuous  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) service as Chief of Staff of the British Mission. His sound judgment, sympathetic understanding, and steadfastness of GLYN, RALPH G. purpose contributed in large measure to the furtherance of Citation: Anglo-American understanding and to the execution of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in terms of the armistice. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) G. Glyn, Major, 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, Army Staff college, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Glyn rendered 316 GUTHRIE, MR. CONNOP  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in HEADLAM, JOHN E. W. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Citation: Connop Guthrie, a British Civilian, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John responsibility to the Government of the United States, E. W. Headlam, Major General, Royal British Army, for during World War I. As a Member of the Shipping Control exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Committee, British Ministry of Shipping, Mr. Guthrie's position of great responsibility to the Government of the services in connection with negotiations for British tonnage United States, during World War I. While serving as Chief in the interchange of tonnage by the War Department and of British Artillery Mission to the United States, General the British Government have been conspicuous. Headlam rendered invaluable service to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 102 (1919) Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. HAIG, DOUGLAS  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in HEATH, GERARD M. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Douglas Haig, Field Marshall, Royal British Army, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gerard position of great responsibility to the Government of the M. Heath, Major General, Royal British Army, for United States, during World War I, as Commander in Chief exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a of the British Armies in France, as an expression to his of position of great responsibility to the Government of the the high regard of the people of the United States and of United States, during World War I. As Engineer in Chief of their Army, for the distinguished and patriotic services the British Expeditionary Forces General Heath performed which he has rendered to the common cause in which he has with conspicuous success, highly responsible duties in the been associated on the battle fields of Europe. struggle against the common enemy. He gave unfailing  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1918) support to the American units serving with the British Armies, and in spite of the numerous other tasks sough HAKING, RICHARD C. B. every opportunity to aid in developing their efficiency, Citation: thereby rendering services of the utmost value to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in American Expeditionary Forces. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Richard C. B. Haking, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished HOLLAND, HENRY W. service in a position of great responsibility to the Citation: Government of the United States, during World War I. The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Haking rendered conspicuously meritorious service presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry as Chief of the British Mission, standing shoulder-to- W. Holland, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for shoulder with the Chief of the American Mission in all exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a questions of position of great responsibility to the Government of the policy, aiding with rare tact and a genial personality the United States, during World War I. Serving with the cordial relations between the English-speaking missions. He Censorship and Publicity Section, British Army, Lieutenant saw 52 months of service in the field, Commanded the XI Colonel Holland rendered invaluable service to the Army Corps, and is the hero of the relief of Lille in 1918. American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) HARINGTON, CHARLES H. Citation: HONE, THOMAS N. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Charles H. Harington, Major General, Royal British Army, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Thomas N. Hone, Captain, Royal British Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. Serving as Deputy Chief position of great responsibility of the Imperial General Staff, British Army, General to the Government of the United States, during World War Harington rendered invaluable service to the American I. As Assistant to the Chief of the British Mission at Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United American General Headquarters from December 1917 to States has been engaged. June 1919, by his complete knowledge of the Intelligence 317 Service, fostered by an earnest spirit of cooperation, Captain maps in British General Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Hone gave much valuable aid to our Second Section of the Jack rendered valuable and distinguished services to the General Staff, offering them every facility at his command. American Expeditionary Forces, making available to us all  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) the information at his command. He provided for the instruction of American officers on the British front, and HORNE, HENRY S. supplied us with special technical equipment that could not Citation: be obtained elsewhere. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry S. Horne, General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally JACOB, CLAUD W. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I. While Commanding the 1st Army, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Claud British Expeditionary Forces, General Horne rendered W. Jacob, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, for invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a and to the cause in which the United States has been position of great responsibility to the Government of the engaged. United States, during World War I. While Commanding the  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) 2d Army Corps, British Expeditionary Forces, General Jacob rendered invaluable service to the American HUTCHINSON, HUGH M. Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United Citation: States has been engaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh M. Hutchinson, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, JONES, ROBERT for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert during World War I. As Instructor at the Gondrecourt Jones, Major General, Royal British Army, for Schools, Lieutenant Colonel Hutchinson rendered service of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptional value in the training of a large number of position of great responsibility to the Government of the officers of the American Expeditionary Forces. He was United States, during World War I. An eminent orthopedic tireless in devotion to his important duties and displayed surgeon and Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery in military attainments of high order. Tactful and forceful in the British Army, General Jones placed at the disposal of the presentation of important subjects, he gave us very the Medical Service of the American Expeditionary Forces valuable assistance. his eminent talents and broad experience in standardizing  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) methods of treatment for the sick and wounded and took an active personal interest in class instruction of American HUTCHINSON, ROBERT medical officers in this very important branch of surgery. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert JURY, EDWARD C. Hutchinson, Major General, Royal British Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I. While serving as Edward C. Jury, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, Director of Organization, British Army, General Hutchinson for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary position of great responsibility to the Government of the Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been United States, during World War I. As Principal Assistant to engaged. the Chief of the British Mission attached to the American  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) General Headquarters of the period, January 1918 to March 1919, by his brilliant military ability and his earnest spirit of JACK, EVAN M. whole-hearted cooperation with the personnel of our Fourth Citation: and Fifth Sections of the General Staff, Lieutenant Colonel The President of the United States takes pleasure in Jury gave much valuable assistance to these sections during presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Evan the period of their organization and development, M. Jack, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for rendering services of inestimable value to the American exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Expeditionary Forces. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) United States, during World War I. As Officer in Charge of 318 KNAPP, KEMPSTER K. place at our disposition the valuable facilities acquired by Citation: the British Base during four years of operation, he made The President of the United States takes pleasure in possible an increased supply to the American troops. By his presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to fervent spirit of cooperation he rendered service of Kempster K. Knapp, Brigadier General, Royal British inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. In LEISHMAN, WILLIAM B. command of the British Artillery supporting the 2d Citation: American Corps during the operations from 27 September The President of the United States takes pleasure in 1918 to 21 October 1918, General Knapp proved of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to invaluable assistance to our Infantry. He showed himself an William B. Leishman, Major General, Royal British Army, indefatigable worker, a brilliant tactician, and a loyal friend. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. By his marked energy LAMB, MALCOLM H. M. and zealous cooperation with the Medical Service of the Citation: American Expeditionary Forces in important research work, The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Leishman promoted the efficient treatment of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American sick and wounded. His remarkable achievements Malcolm H. M. Lamb, Major, Royal British Army, for in the domain of preventive medicine and wound exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a bacteriology resulted in the saving of many lives among our position of great responsibility to the Government of the wounded. His services were of great consequence to the United States, during World War I. As Chief of Intelligence, American Expeditionary Forces. Line Communications, British Expeditionary Forces, Major  War Department, General Orders No. 60 (1920) Lamb assisted most ably in the organization, instruction, and working of the American Intelligence Section in the LINDBURY, CHARLES A. Services of Supply. Due to his advice, experience and aid Citation: many of the difficult problems confronting our Services of The President of the United States takes pleasure in Supply during its preliminary organization were presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to successfully overcome. The services which he rendered the Charles A. Lindbury, Major, Royal British Army, for American Expeditionary Forces were most valuable. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While attached to the 2d LAWRENCE, HERBERT A. Army Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Citation: Lindbury rendered invaluable service to the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to States has been engaged. Herbert A. Lawrence, Lieutenant General, Royal British  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the LIVESAY, ROBERT O'H Government of the United States, during World War I. Citation: While serving as Chief of Staff, British Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces, General Lawrence rendered invaluable service to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which O'H Livesay, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for the United States has been engaged. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Instructor at the LAWRENCE, RICHARD C. B. American Army General Staff College, General Livesay Citation: rendered services of exceptional value to the American The President of the United States takes pleasure in Expeditionary Forces in connection with the efficient presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to training of our officers. He displayed military attainment of Richard C. B. Lawrence, Brigadier General, Royal British high order in the performance of his exacting duties, Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished working always whole-heartedly in our interests. He proved service in a position of great responsibility to the himself sound in judgment, tactful, and a loyal friend. Government of the United States, during World War I.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) When the American base was established at Marseille, General Lawrence was of the utmost assistance in its development and maintenance by the practical aid and valuable advice he gave. Always ready, in case of need, to 319 LYNDEN-BELL, ARTHUR L. MAUD, HARRY Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry L. Lynden-Bell, Major General, Royal British Army, for Maud, Colonel, Royal British Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great position of great responsibility to the Government of the responsibility to the Government of the United States, United States, during World War I. As Director of Staff during World War I. Serving with the Forage and Supplies, Duties at British General Headquarters, General Lynden- British Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Maud gave most Bell performed with distinction the important duties of his valuable assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces in high office. In the midst of his manifold and exacting tasks the procurement of necessary supplies for our troops. He he interested himself repeatedly in behalf of the American rendered tactful and most willing service, affording whole- Expeditionary Forces, rendering us service of exceptional hearted cooperation in his important duties. value. Through his instrumentality masses of information  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) requested by us of the British Mission at Washington, Versailles, MAY, REGINALD S. and at American General Headquarters have been made Citation: available. Most helpful at all times, he has proved himself a The President of the United States takes pleasure in loyal friend. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Reginald S. May, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a MACDONOGH, GEORGE M. W. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. While serving as Deputy The President of the United States takes pleasure in Quartermaster General, British Expeditionary Forces, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General May rendered invaluable service to the American George M. W. MacDonogh, Lieutenant General, Royal Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and States has been engaged. distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Adjutant General to the forces, British Army, General MCLACHLAN, JAMES D. MacDonogh rendered invaluable service to the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States has been engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) D. McLachlan, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a MACPHERSON, WILLIAM G. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I, for services rendered the The President of the United States takes pleasure in U.S. Army while serving as Military Attaché to the British presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Embassy, Washington, D.C. William G. MacPherson, Major General, Royal British  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the MCNAMEE, JOHN T. Government of the United States, during World War I. As Citation: Deputy Director General of Medical Services of the British The President of the United States takes pleasure in Armies in France, General MacPherson displayed presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John exceptional energy, initiative, and good judgment in T. McNamee, Captain, Royal British Army, for directing and supervising in the most expeditious manner exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a possible the organization , equipment, and training of position of great responsibility to the Government of the medical department units of the 2d Corps, American United States, during World War I. As Instructor with the Expeditionary Forces, serving with the British 1st Gas Regiment, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Expeditionary Forces. It was largely through his cooperation McNamee worked unceasingly in developing aggressive and individual efforts that the Medical Service of the 2d forms of gas attack. He was tireless in his devotion to duty, Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, was prepared in showing particularly valuable ability in personally time to proficiently discharge its duties to the sick and supervising the liaison and conduct of the gas operations in wounded in combat. the Meuse-Argonne Drive.  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

320 MILNE, GEORGE F. was of the greatest value. He lent every possible assistance Citation: to the American military authorities, giving us sound advice The President of the United States takes pleasure in and important information. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) George F. Milne, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a NEEDHAM, HENRY position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As British Minister of The President of the United States takes pleasure in War General Milne displayed military attainments of a high presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry order, achieving a brilliant success. Untiring in devotion to Needham, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for his important duties, he was aggressive and capable, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a rendering service of inestimable value to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces and the allied cause. United States, during World War I. While serving as  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) Instructor at the Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel rendered MONASH, JOHN invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces Citation: and to the cause in which the United States has been The President of the United States takes pleasure in engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Monash, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a OVERTON, GEORGE C. R. position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. While Commanding the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Australian Army Corps, British Expeditionary Forces, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Monash rendered invaluable service to the George C. R. Overton, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished the United States has been engaged. service in a position of great responsibility to the  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1919) Government of the United States, during World War I. While serving as Liaison Officer, American Rest Camp, MONTGOMERY, ARCHIBALD A. Winchester, England, Lieutenant Colonel Overton rendered Citation: invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces The President of the United States takes pleasure in and to the cause in which the United States has been presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to engaged. Archibald A. Montgomery, Major General, Royal British  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great PAKENHAM, HERCULES A. responsibility to the Government of the United States, Citation: during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 4th British The President of the United States takes pleasure in Army, General Montgomery directed the operations of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 2d American Army Corps with distinguished ability, Hercules A. Pakenham, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British displaying military attainments of the highest order. The Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished officers and soldiers of the 27th, 30th, and 33d U.S. service in a position of great responsibility to the Divisions are justly proud of having served with their Government of the United States, during World War I. English comrades against the common foe and of having While serving on the General Staff, British Army, shared with them in the successes which were due, in no Lieutenant Colonel Pakenham rendered invaluable service small degree, to his capable direction. to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) which the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) NASH, PHILIP A. M. Citation: PARSONS, HAROLD D. E. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip The President of the United States takes pleasure in A. M. Nash, Major General, Royal British Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a D. E. Parsons, Major General, Royal British Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. The service General position of great responsibility to the Government of the Nash rendered the American Expeditionary Forces as United States, during World War I. As Director of Inspector General of Transportation for the British Army Equipment and Ordnance Stores of the British and as a Member of the Interallied Transportation Council Expeditionary Forces, General Parsons was able to render 321 assistance of the greatest value to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces. He aided us most markedly in the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the procurement of artillery material and ammunition from 2d Army, British Expeditionary Forces, General Plumer British sources, at all times giving loyal cooperation. rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. PEAL, EDWARD R.  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in PRITCHARD, CLIVE G. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Citation: Edward R. Peal, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clive position of great responsibility to the Government of the G. Pritchard, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for United States, during World War I. While in Charge of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a British Aviation Office at Paris, France, Lieutenant Colonel position of great responsibility to the Government of the Peal rendered invaluable service to the American United States, during World War I. The valuable service Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which General Pritchard rendered to the American Expeditionary the United States has been engaged. Forces in supplying our divisions with artillery while he was  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) serving as Deputy Chief of Artillery, 4th British Army, will ever be remembered. Giving us the benefit of his brilliant PHILLIPS, OWEN F. experience as an artillerist he made an extended tour of Citation: American Artillery camps and thereby aided materially in The President of the United States takes pleasure in bringing this branch of our arms up to the standard required presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Owen for effective combat. F. Phillips, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the PUCKLE, FREDERICK K. United States, during World War I, as Commanding Citation: General, 2d Australian Division, British Expeditionary The President of the United States takes pleasure in Forces. Commanding the Artillery in support of the 30th presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to American Division in the operations of 8 - 11 October 1918, Frederick K. Puckle, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British General Phillips added greatly in the successes achieved at Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished that time during these operations. He displayed military service in a position of great responsibility to the ability of the highest order and a spirit of earnest Government of the United States, during World War I. With cooperation which made the members of the American units the British Ministry at Washington and later in France, proud to be associated with him in their operations against Lieutenant Colonel Puckle rendered services of inestimable the common foe. value in the training of officers for the U.S. Quartermaster  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Corps and in the preparation of that department for oversea service. He gave us great assistance also in connection with PLAYFAIR, PATRICK H. L. the preliminary arrangements for the supply of our forces. Citation: He was tireless in the performance of his exacting duties, The President of the United States takes pleasure in tactful at all times, and a loyal friend. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Patrick  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) H. L. Playfair, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a RADCLIFFE, PERCY P. DEB position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. While Commanding the The President of the United States takes pleasure in 13th Wing, Royal Air Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Playfair presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Percy rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary P. deB Radcliffe, Major General, Royal British Army, for Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a engaged. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) United States, during World War I. As Director of Military Operations, British War Office, General Radcliffe rendered PLUMER, HERBERT C. O. invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces Citation: and to the cause in which the United States has been The President of the United States takes pleasure in engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Herbert C. O. Plumer, General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a 322 RAWLINSON, HENRY S. Charles J. Sackville-West, Major General, Royal British Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in service in a position of great responsibility to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Government of the United States, during World War I, for S. Rawlinson, General, Royal British Army, for services to the Allied and associated governments as exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Permanent Military Representative, British Section, position of great responsibility to the Government of the Supreme War Council. United States, during World War I. While Commanding the  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) 4th Army, British Expeditionary Forces, General Rawlinson rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary SALMON, GEOFFREY N. Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been Citation: engaged. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Geoffrey N. Salmon, Major General, Royal British Army, RENNISON, WILLIAM for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. Detailed as an Instructor presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to to the school at Chatillon-sur-Seine, France, General William Rennison, Major, Royal British Army, for Salmon displayed military attainments of a high order, and exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a rendered very valuable services to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces in connection with the training of its United States, during World War I. While serving as officers. He was tireless in devotion to his important duties, Instructor, Army School of the Line, American and at all times tactful and energetic in the presentation of Expeditionary Forces, Major Rennison rendered invaluable important subjects. service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) cause in which the United States has been engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) SALMOND, JOHN M. Citation: ROBERTSON, WILLIAM R. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John The President of the United States takes pleasure in M. Salmond, Major General, Royal British Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a William R. Robertson, General, Royal British Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. As General Officer position of great responsibility to the Government of the Commanding the British Royal Air Forces in the field, United States, during World War I. As Commander in General Salmond distinguished himself by the exceptionally Chief, British Army, General Robertson rendered invaluable valuable services he performed. He aided and furthered the service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the training of the units of the U.S. Air Service attached to his cause in which the United States has been engaged. command. He organized the training in the field of  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) squadrons, pilots, ground officers, and mechanics of the American Air Service, rendering us most valuable RUDOLPH, FREDERICK assistance at all times. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to SARGENT, HARRY N. Frederick Rudolph, Lieutenant General, Royal British Citation: Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished The President of the United States takes pleasure in service in a position of great responsibility to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Government of the United States, during World War I. N. Sargent, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for While Commanding the 10th British Army in Italy, General exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Rudolph rendered invaluable service to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United United States, during World War I. As Chief of the British States has been engaged. Military Mission, Headquarters, Services of Supply,  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) General Sargent provided for prompt and satisfactory procurement of enormous amounts of supplies from SACKVILLE-WEST, CHARLES J. England, thereby contributing greatly to the successes Citation: achieved by the American Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to 323 SINCLAIR-MACLAGAN, EWEN G.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in THOMPSON, HARRY N. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ewen Citation: G. Sinclair-Maclagan, Major General, Royal British Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry position of great responsibility to the Government of the N. Thompson, Major General, Royal British Army, for United States, during World War I. The 27th and 30th U.S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Division profited by the wide experience and brilliant position of great responsibility to the Government of the military attainments which General Sinclair-Maclagan United States, during World War I. An eminent Medical displayed as Commander of the 4th Australian Division, Officer, and as Director of the Medical Service, 1st British British Army, when he served with the 2d American Army Field Army in France, General Thompson placed his time Corps and so ably assisted in the direction of the operations. and energy at the disposal of the American Expeditionary The officers of these organizations count it a high privilege Forces. The Sanitary School maintained in his Army for to have been associated with him during the final phases of teaching front-line medical requirements was utilized for the the struggle with the common enemy, in which he and his instruction of the American Medical Officers sent to him by forces played such a splendid part. classes. The observation and experience gained by these  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) student officers under his able supervision and guidance eventually resulted in the saving of lives of many American STUDD, HERBERT W. wounded. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to THORNTON, HENRY W. Herbert W. Studd, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, Citation: for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry United States, during World War I, for services to the allied W. Thornton, Major General, Royal British Army, for and associated Governments as Chief of Staff, British exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Section, Supreme War Council. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) United States, during World War I. As Paris Representative of the Director of General Movements and Railways in SYKES, FREDERICK H. London, General Thornton rendered the greatest assistance Citation: to the American Expeditionary Forces in the procurement of The President of the United States takes pleasure in hospital trains and supplies. He furnished us with presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to information which proved most important in the Frederick H. Sykes, Major General, Royal British Army, for development of the American Transportation Corps. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the THWAITES, WILLIAM British Air Forces, by his willing spirit of cooperation with Citation: the American authorities in all matters pertaining to the Air The President of the United States takes pleasure in Service and its operation, General Sykes rendered service of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to great worth to the American Expeditionary Forces. William Thwaites, Major General, Royal British Army, for  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the THOMAS, GEORGE P. United States, during World War I. As Director of Military Citation: Intelligence, British War Office, General Thwaites rendered The President of the United States takes pleasure in invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to and to the cause in which the United States has been George P. Thomas, Captain, Royal British Army, for engaged. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Captain Thomas TRENCHARD, HUGH M. rendered valuable services to the American Expeditionary Citation: Forces in connection with the training of American Artillery The President of the United States takes pleasure in officers. He displayed high military attainments and a keen presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh comprehension of conditions in the field. His service was M. Trenchard, Major General, Royal British Army, for continuously marked by devotion to duty, tireless energy exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a and tact. position of great responsibility to the Government of the 324 United States, during World War I. As Chief of Air Service, Forces in France, with untiring zeal General Wallace British Expeditionary Forces, General Trenchard rendered devoted his time and energy toward promoting standard invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces methods for efficient treatment of American sick and and to the cause in which the United States has been wounded, and unreservedly placed at the disposal of the engaged. medical service of the American Expeditionary Forces his  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) eminent talents, broad experience, and knowledge of general conditions, with a view to assisting in the prevention of TROTTER, GERALD F. wastage among our forces from wounds and disease. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gerald WATTS, HERBERT E. F. Trotter, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I, for services rendered the Herbert E. Watts, Lieutenant General, Royal British Army, U.S. Army while serving as Chief of the British Military (or for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Advisory) Mission to the United States. position of great responsibility to the Government of the  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) United States, during World War I. While Commanding the 19th Army Corps, British Expeditionary Forces, General TWINING, PHILIP G. Watts rendered invaluable service to the American Citation: Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United The President of the United States takes pleasure in States has been engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) G. Twining, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a WEIR, MR. ANDREW position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. As Director of the Royal The President of the United States takes pleasure in Engineers, British Army, by his active interest in behalf of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. the needs of the American services in both France and Andrew Weir, a British Civilian, for exceptionally England, General Twining has given valuable services to meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great the American Expeditionary Forces. Always manifesting an responsibility to the Government of the United States, aggressive spirit in furthering our efforts, he handled many during World War I. As British Surveyor General of important questions of supply with marked tact and Supplies, Mr. Weir displayed ability of a high order, diplomacy. untiring devotion to duty, and zeal in the performance of his  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) exacting duties. At all times he worked with singleness of purpose for the good of the allied cause, rendering service WAGSTAFF, CYRIL M. of exceptional value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Cyril WEIR, MR. WILLIAM M. Wagstaff, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. United States, during World War I. Serving as Chief, British William Weir, a British Civilian, for exceptionally Mission, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Forces, General Wagstaff rendered invaluable service to the responsibility to the Government of the United States, American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which during World War I, as British Secretary of State for the the United States has been engaged. Royal Air Force. In the performance of his important duties,  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Mr. Weir displayed great energy and ability of a high order. He handled difficult situations with tact and aggressiveness, WALLACE, CUTHBERT S. achieving brilliant results. At all times he was zealous to the Citation: best interests of the American Expeditionary Forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Cuthbert S. Wallace, Major General, Royal British Army, WELLESLEY, WILLIAM R. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As eminent Consulting presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Surgeon, and while serving with the British Expeditionary William R. Wellesley, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British 325 Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished eminent instructors the lessons learned from three years of service in a position of great responsibility to the war, thereby enabling the American surgeons to apply the Government of the United States, during World War I. In knowledge acquired, with the result that many lives and his capacity as Undersecretary of State for War, Lieutenant limbs were conserved in the American Expeditionary Colonel Wellesley manifested a constant desire to assist the Forces. American Expeditionary Forces in every possible way. The  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920) cordial spirit of cooperation and harmony which has marked the relations between the British and American forces during their struggle against the common enemy has been ITALY due, in large measure, to his zealous efforts.  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920) ALBRICCI, CONTE ALBERICO Citation: WILSON, HENRY H. The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Conte The President of the United States takes pleasure in Alberico Albricci, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a H. Wilson, General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally position of great responsibility to the Government of the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great United States, during World War I. As Commander of the responsibility to the Government of the United States, 2d Italian Army Corps in France, General Albricci rendered during World War I. Serving as Chief of the Imperial services of great distinction to the allied cause. Later, as General Staff, British War Office, General Wilson rendered Minister of War, he showed a keen spirit of cooperation invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces with the American forces in Italy, assisting by all means at and to the cause in which the United States has been the disposal of his extensive office. He has given services of engaged. great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

WINTERBOTHAM, HAROLD ST. J. L. ALLEGRETTI, LORENZO Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to St. J. L. Winterbotham, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Lorenzo Allegretti, Major, Italian Army, for exceptionally Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great service in a position of great responsibility to the responsibility to the Government of the United States, Government of the United States, during World War I. during World War I. While Commanding the Arditi Assault Lieutenant Colonel Winterbotham's advice, constructive Battalion, Italian Army, while attached to the 332d Infantry, criticism, and keen personal interest influenced greatly the American Expeditionary Forces, Major Allegretti rendered organization and methods of training for topographic and serviced for the American Expeditionary Forces and to the ranging work in the American Expeditionary Forces. He cause in which the United States has been engaged. personally furnished us with a large amount of important  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) topographic data and information on survey and ranging work in the British and German Armies which could not ANGELOZZI, CAMILLO have been obtained elsewhere and which proved of the Citation: greatest value to us. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Camillo Angelozzi, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for WORTHINGTON, EDWARD S. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I. As Director General of presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Engineers, Italian Army, General Angelozzi performed his Edward S. Worthington, Colonel, Royal British Army, for exacting duties with eminent technical skill. At all times he exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a was actuated by a desire to aid the American authorities by position of great responsibility to the Government of the all the means at his command, thereby rendering services of United States, during World War I, for services demanding the greatest value to the common cause. the fullest of his time and energy. Colonel Worthington  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) exerted himself to such good purpose in behalf of Medical Officers of the U.S. Army that large numbers of them were sent for special and intensive instruction to the various special medical and hospital centers in the British Isles, where they received at the hand of Great Britain's most 326 APOLLONI, ENEAL BONGIOVANNI, LUIGI Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eneal presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Luigi Apolloni, Lieutenant Colonel, Italian Army, for Bongiovanni, Major General., Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Liaison Officer with United States, during World War I. In Command of the the American Red Cross, by his admirable tact and helpful Italian Air Forces during the time American pilots attached spirit of cooperation Lieutenant Colonel Apolloni aided to Italian squadrons were on active duty at the Italian front, materially in the effective relief work of this organization in General Bongiovanni exercised great ability, tact, and caring for the sick and wounded of the American and Italian energy in his direction of the work of our officers. At all Armies. times he showed the highest military attainments, and his  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) enthusiasm was an example to all. He rendered a most valuable service in his prosecution of operations against the AYMONINO, ALDO enemy. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Aldo BUSINELLI, UGO Aymonino, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ugo Government of the United States, during World War I. As Businelli, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally Chief of Group of Allied Missions of the Comando meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Supremo in Italy, Colonel Aymonino rendered services for responsibility to the the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in Government of the United States, during World War I, as which the United States has been engaged. Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War Council, from  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) 27 April 1918 to 11 February 1919.  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) BADOGLIO, PIETRO Citation: CARPENTIERI, GIACOMO The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pietro The President of the United States takes pleasure in Badoglio, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Giacomo Carpentieri, Colonel, Italian Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. As Deputy Chief of position of great responsibility to the Government of the Staff, Italian Army, General Badoglio rendered services to United States, during World War I. As Chief of the the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in Transportation Department, Italian Army, Colonel which the United States has been engaged. Carpentieri displayed exceptional administrative ability and  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) untiring energy in his important duties, thereby playing an important part in assuring the victorious termination of our BASSI, GUIDO struggles against the common enemy. Manifesting an Citation: earnest desire to aid the American forces in every possible The President of the United States takes pleasure in way, he assisted us materially by furnishing adequate presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guido facilities for the transportation of our troops and supplies. Bassi, Brigadier General, Italian Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, CAVALLERO, UGO during World War I. As a Member of the Interallied Citation: Commission on the Repatriation of Prisoners of War, The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Bassi has rendered highly meritorious service to the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ugo United States and allied Governments in connection with Cavallero, General, Italian Army, for exceptionally the repatriation of American and allied prisoners released by meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great the armistice. He always displayed a cheerful and active responsibility to the interest in all that pertained to their welfare, and rendered Government of the United States, during World War I, in sympathetic and practical cooperation. services to the allied and associated Governments as  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) permanent Military Representative, Italian section, Supreme War Council. 327  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) Division, Italian Army, General De Angelis rendered valuable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and CAVIGLIA, ENRICO to the cause in which the United States has been engaged. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Enrico DE LUCA, MARCELLO Caviglia, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to United States, during World War I. In his capacity as Marcello De Luca, General, Italian Army, for exceptionally Secretary of State for War, General Caviglia was a potent meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great factor in the victorious termination of our struggles against responsibility to the Government of the United States, the common foe. For his unfailing courtesy and constant during World War I. As Chief of Staff of a Division at the desire to aid in every possible way the American forces outbreak of the war, General De Luca gave excellent serving in Italy, he will ever be held in enduring memory by service; later, as Commander of an Infantry Brigade, he the officers and soldiers of our forces serving on Italian soil. showed great initiative and marked tactical ability; and  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) finally as Chief of Staff of the Army Corps of Genoa he rendered eminent distinguished service. CHIESA, MR. EUGENIO  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in DE MARCORENGO, FABRIZIO ODETTI presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Citation: Eugenio Chiesa, Italian Minister of Aeronautics, for The President of the United States takes pleasure in exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to position of great responsibility to the Government of the Fabrizio Odetti De Marcorengo, Lieutenant General, Italian United States, during World War I. As Minister of Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Aeronautics for Italy, Mr. Chiesa rendered very valuable service in a position of great responsibility to the services to the American Expeditionary Forces in Government of the United States, during World War I. As connection with the training of our pilots and the supply of Remount Inspector of the Italian Army, General De aviation material. At all times he displayed a helpful interest Marcorengo performed his exacting duties with conspicuous in our Air Service, going far beyond the bounds of duty to success. Through his earnest desire to give the American render us advice and assistance. He has proved himself authorities the advantage of all facilities at his disposal, he possessed of a wide knowledge of all matters pertaining to rendered services of the highest value in promoting effective aviation and was always a loyal friend. cooperation between the two armies.  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

DALLOLIO, ALFREDO DELLA VALLE, FRANCESCO Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfredo Dallolio, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for Francesco Della Valle, Major General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Inspector General of United States, during World War I. Serving as Surgeon Artillery, Italian Army, General Dallolio performed duties General of the Italian Army, General Della Valle performed of the greatest importance with conspicuous ability. duties of the greatest responsibility with conspicuous merit. Actuated by a warm spirit of cooperation, he aided By his sympathetic knowledge of American needs he was of materially in maintaining the cordial relations which existed the greatest assistance in securing proper care for our sick between the Italian and American military authorities. and wounded in Italy.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920)

DE ANGELIS, CIRO DEVALLE, GIOVANNI Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ciro presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to De Angelis, Major General, Italian Army, for exceptionally Giovanni Devalle, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the 31st Infantry during World War I. Colonel Devalle served with 328 distinction as Chief of T.A.E.A. of the Italian Army, GIRALDI, GUGLIELMO PECORI contributing materially to the success of the common cause. Citation: At all times manifesting a cordial spirit of cooperation, he The President of the United States takes pleasure in did much toward promoting the harmonious relations presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to existing between the Italian Army and the American forces Guglielmo Pecori Giraldi, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, serving in Italy. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, DI CAMPIGLIONE, ENRICO during World War I. As Commander of the 1st Italian Citation: Army, General Giraldi rendered eminent services t the 332d The President of the United States takes pleasure in U.S. Infantry, whose good fortune it was to be attached to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Enrico his command during its training period, and which owes Di Campiglione, Captain, Italian Army, for exceptionally much of its successful preparation for combat to his meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great painstaking efforts in its behalf. responsibility to the Government of the United States,  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) during World War I, while serving as the Liaison Officer between the Embassy, the High Commission of Italy, and GRAZIOSI, EUGENIO the War Department. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to DI ROBILLANT, MARIO NICHOLIS Eugenio Graziosi, Brigadier General, Italian Army, for Citation: exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a The President of the United States takes pleasure in position of great responsibility to the Government of the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mario United States, during World War I. As Director of Military Nicholis Di Robillant, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for Transportation of the Army of Italy, General Graziosi exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a rendered valuable service to the allied cause. His energy and position of great responsibility to the Government of the zealous efforts were a deciding factor in the successful United States, during World War I, as Permanent Military movement of the American forces in Italy. Representative, Italian Section, Supreme War Council, from  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) 27 April 1918 to 11 February 1919.  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919) GUGLIELMOTTI, EMILIO Citation: DI SAVOIA, EMANUELE FILIBERTO The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emilio The President of the United States takes pleasure in Guglielmotti, Major General, Italian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Emanuele Filiberto Di Savoia, Lieutenant General, Italian position of great responsibility to the Government of the Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished United States, during World War I, while serving as service in a position of great responsibility to the Military Attaché to the Royal Italian Embassy, Washington, Government of the United States, during World War I. D.C. While Commanding the 3d Italian Army, General Di Savoia  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) rendered valuable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been GUIDONI, ALESSANDRO engaged. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to DIAZ, ARMANDO Alessandro Guidoni, Major, Italian Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to during World War I. As the Italian Technical Delegate to Armando Diaz, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for the Interallied Aviation Committee, Major Guidoni exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a displayed unusual technical knowledge and perfect position of great responsibility to the Government of the understanding of the various problems incident to aviation. United States, during World War I, as an expression to him He was most helpful in giving the American Air Service the of the high regard of the people of the United States and of benefit of his wide experience, and rendered most valuable their Army, for the distinguished and patriotic service which assistance in solving technical problems with which we he has rendered to the common cause in which he has been were often confronted. associated on the battle fields of Europe.  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1918) 329 HUNTINGTON, CARLO H.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in MARCHETTI, ODOARDO presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carlo Citation: H. Huntington, Captain, Italian Army, for exceptionally The President of the United States takes pleasure in meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to responsibility to the Government of the United States, Odoardo Marchetti, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally during World War I. As Principal Assistant to the Chief of meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great the Italian Mission attached to American Headquarters, responsibility to the Government of the United States, Captain Huntington has rendered great assistance to the during World War I. Colonel Marchetti performed his various staff services and general headquarters. At all times highly important duties as Chief of the Intelligence he has manifested a zealous spirit of full cooperation with Department of the Italian Army with conspicuous success, our staff personnel, furthering these cordial relations which aiding thereby to a marked degree in the success of the have always prevailed between the Italian and American operations against the common foe. Actuated by a constant services. desire to assist the American authorities with all the  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) facilities of his office, he contributed materially to the harmonious relations existing between the Italian Army and LANZA, PAOLO the American forces in Italy. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paolo MARIENI, GIOVAN BATTISTA Lanza, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious Citation: and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to during World War I. As Assistant Director of Giovan Battista Marieni, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, Transportation, by his whole-hearted cooperation Colonel for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Lanza rendered valuable services to the American position of great responsibility to the Government of the Expeditionary Forces. United States, during World War I. General Marieni served  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) with distinction as Inspector General of Engineers, Italian Army, displaying technical attainments and devoted loyalty LEVI, CAESER GIULIO to the common cause. Ever ready to aid the American Citation: authorities with all the facilities at his command, he was a The President of the United States takes pleasure in potent factor in furthering the spirit of cooperation which presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Caeser marked the relations of the Italian and American forces. Giulio Levi, General, Italian Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, MERRONE, ENRICO during World War I. As the Representative of the Italian Citation: Government on the Interallied Transportation Council, The President of the United States takes pleasure in General Levi aided in the solution of difficult transportation presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Enrico problems, involving shipment of supplies from and to Italy. Merrone, Major General, Italian Army, for exceptionally He proved an able executive and demonstrated the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great possession of broad vision and sound judgment. responsibility to the Government of the United States,  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) during World War I. As Italian Representative, Military Board of Allied Supply, General Merrone rendered MALLANDRA, GUISEPPE invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces Citation: and to the cause in which the United States has been The President of the United States takes pleasure in engaged. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919) Guiseppe Mallandra, Major General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a MODENA, ANGELO position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I. In his capacity as The President of the United States takes pleasure in General attached to the Italian War Ministry, General presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mallandra showed a constant desire to aid the American Angelo Modena, Major General, Italian Army, for forces in every possible way. By his helpful spirit of exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a cooperation he did much toward the success of operations position of great responsibility to the Government of the against the common enemy, rendering services of worth to United States, during World War I. Major Modena served the allied cause. with distinction as Director General of Transportation and 330 Administration in the Italian Army. He was ever ready to 11th Army Corps, 3d Italian Army, General Paolini aid the American forces by his sound advice and cordial rendered services of inestimable value to the American spirit of cooperation, thereby aiding us materially in the Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United solution of the many problems of transportation which arose States has been engaged. during the continued operations against the enemy.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) PERELLI, IPPOLITO MOLTENI, FILLIPPO Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ippolito Perelli, Brigadier General, Italian Army, for Fillippo Molteni, Major, Italian Army, for exceptionally exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great position of great responsibility to the Government of the responsibility to the Government of the United States, United States, during World War I. Serving as Chief, Italian during World War I. As Chief of the Paris Section, Italian Mission, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Foreign Military Aeronautical Mission, Major Molteni Forces, General Perelli rendered invaluable services to the rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been the United States has been engaged. engaged.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. XXXXX (1919) PIRAJNO, ANTONIO MOMBELLI, ERNESTO Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Antonio Pirajno, Brigadier General, Italian Army, for Ernesto Mombelli, Major General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Adjutant General of United States, during World War I, as Corps Commander of the Italian Army, General Pirajno performed his manifold the Italian Oriental Expeditionary Force during the war and duties with excellent success. At all times desirous of aiding as the Italian Representative on the Interallied Military the American forces in every possible way, he did much to Mission to Hungary, positions of great responsibility, in further the spirit of harmony which marked the relations which he rendered valuable services in the furtherance of between the Italian and American Armies. the Allied cause.  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920)  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) RAGIONI, RODOLFO MONTUORI, LUCA Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Luca Rodolfo Ragioni, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally Montuori, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a responsibility to the Government of the United States, position of great responsibility to the Government of the during World War I. As a member of the General Staff, United States, during World War I. As Commanding Italian Army, and Italian military delegate for British and General of the 5th Italian Army, General Montuori American troops, Colonel Ragioni rendered invaluable displayed eminent military attainments in the performance services to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the of his important duties. To his brilliant leadership was due, cause in which the United States has been engaged. in no small degree, the success achieved by the Italian  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919) forces against the common foe.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) RICALDONI, OTTAVIO Citation: PAOLINI, GIUSEPPE The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Ottavio Ricaldoni, Colonel (Air Service), Italian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Giuseppe Paolini, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for position of great responsibility to the Government of the exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, during World War I. Colonel Ricaldoni position of great responsibility to the Government of the furnished us with scientific and technical information United States, during World War I. While Commanding the needed in the development of the American Air Service in 331 America, France, and in Italy. At all times he showed Scimeca, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally himself zealous in our behalf, going far beyond the bounds meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great of his important duties to render us invaluable services. His responsibility to the Government of the United States, judgment was sound, his advice helpful, his loyalty whole- during World War I. Colonel Scimeca's services were of hearted. distinguished merit as Chief of the Italian Mission. His  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) conscientious attention to duty presented a united allied front to the enemy, while his diplomatic tact cemented the ROTA, ALFREDO cordial relations among the allies. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to SCIPIONI, SCIPIONE Alfredo Rota, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to during World War I. By his efficient performance of his Scipione Scipioni, Major General, Italian Army, for exacting duties as Chief of the General Staff Department, exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Italian Army, Colonel Rota did much toward bringing about position of great responsibility to the Government of the the victory which terminated our struggles against United States, during World War I, for services rendered to the common enemy. At all times he showed an ardent the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in desire to give every consideration to the American forces which the United States has been engaged. serving in Italy, thereby furthering materially the effective  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919) cooperation of the Italian and American Armies.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) SOGNO, VITTORIO Citation: RUISECCO, CLAUDIO The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Vittorio Sogno, Lieutenant Colonel, Italian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Claudio Ruisecco, Captain, Italian Army, for exceptionally position of great responsibility to the Government of the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great United States, during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel responsibility to the Government of the United States, Sogno served with conspicuous success as Chief of the 3d during World War I. In his capacity as Assistant to the Chief Section of the General Staff Department, Italian Army, of the Italian Mission at American General Headquarters, performing services of the utmost importance in connection Captain Ruisecco has constantly shown an earnest desire to with the struggle against the common enemy. The warm furnish our staff services with all assistance at his command. spirit of cooperation which he constantly displayed in his With a loyal devotion to the common cause, he furthered the dealings with the American authorities was a potent factor friendly relations between the two allied services. in cementing the cordial relations between the Italian Army  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) and the American forces serving in Italy.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) SACHERO, GIACINTO Citation: TASSONI, GIULIO The President of the United States takes pleasure in Citation: presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to The President of the United States takes pleasure in Giacinto Sachero, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Giulio exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Tassoni, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for exceptionally position of great responsibility to the Government of the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great United States, during World War I. As Director General of responsibility to the Government of the United States, Artillery of the Italian Army, General Sachero was charged during World War I. General Tassoni Commanded with with duties of a most important nature, which he performed distinction the 4th Italian Army, performing duties of great with marked zeal and ability. He was ever ready to place the importance with conspicuous success. His high military facilities of his office at the disposal of the American attainments and the able leadership were an important factor authorities and thereby rendered important service in in the victorious termination of the struggle against the assuring the efficient cooperation of the two armies. common enemy.  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

SCIMECA, VITO Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Vito 332 TOMMASI, DONATO ANTONIO in maintaining the harmonious relations between the Citation: American and Italian authorities. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Donato Antonio Tommasi, Lieutenant General, Italian ZACCONE, VITTORIO Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished Citation: service in a position of great responsibility to the The President of the United States takes pleasure in Government of the United States, during World War I. As presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Judge Advocate General of the Italian Army, General Vittorio Zaccone, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for Tommasi performed his exacting duties with high exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a conceptions of justice and loyal devotion to the common position of great responsibility to the Government of the cause. By his unfailing desire to aid the American forces in United States, during World War I. General Zaccone every possible way he did much to further the harmonious rendered invaluable services to the common cause as relations which existed between the two armies. Quartermaster General, Italian Army, displaying keen  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) foresight and notable executive ability. By his ardent desire to assist the American forces in every possible way he was a TONI, RENZO potent factor in fostering the spirit of cooperation which Citation: marked the relations of the Italian and American Armies. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Renzo Toni, Lieutenant Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally ZANGHIERI, GIOVANNI meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Citation: responsibility to the Government of the United States, The President of the United States takes pleasure in during World War I, in services to the allied and associated presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Governments as Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme Giovanni Zanghieri, Lieutenant Colonel, Italian Army, for War Council. exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of P. of W. TROIANI, ETTORE Department, Lieutenant Colonel Zanghieri performed highly Citation: exacting duties with unflagging energy and marked The President of the United States takes pleasure in executive ability. At all times he aided the American presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ettore authorities in every way possible, thereby assisting Troiani, Lieutenant Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally materially in furthering the cordial relations between the meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great Italian Army and the American forces serving in Italy. responsibility to the Government of the United States,  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) during World War I. As Chief of R. Section, Intelligence Department, Lieutenant Colonel Troiani performed his ZUGARO, FULVIO important duties with rare skill and untiring energy. Always Citation: ready to aid the American authorities with all the facilities at The President of the United States takes pleasure in his command, he did much toward making possible the presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fulvio efficient cooperation of the American forces with the Italian Zugaro, Colonel, Italian Army, for exceptionally Army. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. VACCHELLI, NICOLA Charged with highly responsible duties as Chief of Citation: Organization and Demobilization Department, Italian Army, The President of the United States takes pleasure in Colonel Zugaro displayed eminent administrative ability presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Nicola and rendered services of great value to the common cause. Vacchelli, Brigadier General, Italian Army, for By his broad-minded spirit of cooperation and unfailing exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a courtesy he did much toward promoting the harmony which position of great responsibility to the Government of the marked the relations between the Italian Army and the United States, during World War I. As Chief of General American forces serving in Italy. Staff Department, Italian Army, General Vacchelli played  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) an important part in bringing about the successful termination of the common struggle against the Central ZUPELLI, VITTORIO Powers by his distinguished services in a duty of great Citation: responsibility. Ever ready to aid the American forces in Italy The President of the United States takes pleasure in by all the means at his disposal, he was an important factor presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Vittorio Zupelli, Lieutenant General, Italian Army, for 333 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a United States, for services rendered in World War I against position of great responsibility to the Government of the Germany and in his relations with the U.S. Army while United States, during World War I. As Secretary of State for serving as Chief of the General Staff, Imperial Japanese War, General Zupelli performed highly responsible duties Army. with conspicuous ability and devoted loyalty, thereby  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) meriting a large share of the credit for the success of our common cause. The unbroken harmony which marked the WATARI, HISAO relations of the American and Italian military authorities Citation: was in no small degree a reflection of the war spirit of The President of the United States takes pleasure in cooperation which he constantly manifested. presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hisao  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919) Watari, Captain, Imperial Japanese Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great APAN responsibility to the Government of the United States, J during World War I, for services as Acting Military Attaché to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Washington, D.C. INOUYE, KAZUTSUGU  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to RUMANIA Kazutsugu Inouye, Major General, Imperial Japanese Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a RUDEANU, JOHN position of great responsibility to the Government of the Citation: United States, during World War I, while serving as The President of the United States takes pleasure in Military Attaché to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Washington, D.C. Rudeanu, General, Rumanian Army, for exceptionally  War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1919) meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the MIZUMACHI, T. Government of the United States, during World War I, in Citation: connection with the American Military Mission in Hungary. The President of the United States takes pleasure in  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to T. Mizumachi, Lieutenant Colonel, Imperial Japanese Army, TEIUSANU, LIVIUS for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pleasure in United States, during World War I, while serving as presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Livius Military Attaché to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Teiusanu, Major, Rumanian Army, for exceptionally Washington, D.C. meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919) responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, while serving as Military Attaché to TANAKA, GIICHI the Rumanian Legation, Washington, D.C. Citation:  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Giichi VASILESCU, CHRISTEA Tanaka, General, Imperial Japanese Army, for exceptionally Citation: meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great The President of the United States takes pleasure in responsibility to the Government of the United States, for presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to services rendered during World War I and in his relations Christea Vasilescu, Lieutenant Colonel, Rumanian Army, with the U.S. Army while serving as Vice Chief of the for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Japanese General Staff and later as Minister of War of the position of great responsibility to the Government of the Empire of Japan. United States, during World War I, in connection with the  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922) American Military Mission in Hungary.  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922) UYEHARA, Y. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Y. Uyehara, General, Imperial Japanese Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the 334 Governments. He has rendered valuable services to the RUSSIA allied cause.  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921) MESTCHERINOFF, SERGE A. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in SERBIA presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Serge A. Mestcherinoff, Lieutenant Colonel, Russian Army, for *MISHICH, ZHIVOYIN exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a Citation: position of great responsibility to the Government of the The President of the United States takes pride in presenting United States, during World War I. As Deputy Military the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Attaché of Russia in France from March 1917 to April Zhivoyin Mishich, Field Marshall, Serbian Army, for 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Mestcherinoff demonstrated exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a qualities of initiative, energy, and ability. Later, as position of great responsibility to the Government of the Attaché to the King of Montenegro, he showed marked United States, during World War I, as Commander in Chief devotion in furthering the friendly relation of the two of the Serbian Army.  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921) 

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OTANI, KIKUZO Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Kikuzo Otani, General, Imperial Japanese Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, for services as Senior Allied Commander in Siberia.  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)