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Harries, George H.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George H. Harries, Brigadier General, 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 Commanding General of Base Section No. 5, General Harries successfully directed the manifold activities at the Port of Brest during the time when troop arrivals were at their maximum. He overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles in coordinating and organizing his important task. Subsequently, upon being sent on a special mission to Berlin in connection with the repatriation of allied prisoners of war, he displayed commendable tact and energy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Harris, Charles T., Jr.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles T. Harris, Jr., Colonel (Ordnance 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 of the American Mission of Powder and Explosives Manufacture which visited England. Later, as Chief of the Powder and Explosive Section of the Engineering Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, he applied foreign methods of manufacture to United States industry so successfully that not only were the needs of the United States fully met, but a considerable surplus of these materials was rendered available for the

co-belligerents against Germany.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Mexia, Texas

Harris, Peter C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter C. Harris, 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 World War I. During his service in the Adjutant General's Department, General Harris' zeal, energy, and judgment have been made manifest by the reforms accomplished in record keeping systems in the War Department and in the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cedartown, Georgia

Hart, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Hart, Colonel (Quartermaster 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 serving as Quartermaster, Base Section No. 1. By his thorough knowledge of methods and standards of supplying troops, his resourcefulness and comprehensive study of the innumerable details of the largest and most important supply bases in France, Colonel Hart executed the important duties with which he was entrusted in a highly satisfactory and especially efficient manner.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Bath, South Carolina

Harte, Richard H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard H. Harte, 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. From May 1917 until May 1919, as Director of Professional Services and later as Commanding Officer, Base Hospital No. 10, Surgical Consultant, American Expeditionary Forces, Member of the Interallied Medical and Surgical Conference, and one of the pioneer instructors in the principles of battle surgery, by his high professional attainments, keen foresight, and untiring energy, Colonel Harte solved successfully many problems which confronted him, rendering services of the greatest value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hartman, Charles D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles D. Hartman, Colonel (Quartermaster 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 of the Utilities Section of the Construction Division, Quartermaster Corps, Colonel Hartman was charged with the direction of the manifold activities involved in the maintenance of all fixed properties of the War Department, United States Army Cantonments, including buildings and roads, the operation of all utilities, including water, sewage plants and systems, lighting, heating, refrigeration, and power plants throughout the United States. The untiring energy, sound professional judgment, administrative and executive ability displayed by Colonel Hartman contributed in a signal way to the successful operations of the Quartermaster Corps during the World War.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Brookhaven, Mississippi

Hartman, Edward T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward T. Hartman, 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. Colonel Hartman organized the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Division, and commanded it with extraordinary ability during its training period and throughout its active operations. To his energy, zeal, and high qualities of leadership were largely due the consistently high standards of efficiency maintained in his regiment and the successes which it achieved in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Harts, William W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William W. Harts, Brigadier General, 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 the important District of Paris, by his painstaking efforts and able directorship, General Harts maintained a high standard of discipline and efficiency among his large command. By his tact and keen perception he handled numerous diplomatic affairs with great satisfaction, rendering services of a superior value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Springfield, Illinois

Hartshorn, Edwin S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin S. Hartshorn, 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 the Coordination Section, Office of the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Colonel Hartshorn's energy, judgment, and foresight have been of exceptional value to the War Department and to the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 98 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Hase, William F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William F. Hase, Colonel (Coast Artillery), 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 Senior Assistant to the Chief of Coast Artillery in the preparation and execution of plans for the effective accomplishment of the duties assigned to the Coast Artillery Corps in the

operations in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Haskell, William N.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William N. Haskell, Colonel (Field Artillery), 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. Colonel Haskell exhibited devotion, skill, and untiring energy as Chief of the Operations Section, 4th Army Corps, during its organization and in the St. Mihiel offensive. As Chief of the Operations Section, 2d Army, he rendered exceptionally meritorious service during the organization of that Army and in the operations north of Toul during October and November 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Albany, New York

Hatch, Henry J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry J. Hatch, Brigadier General, 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 Heavy Artillery Section, Office of the Chief of Artillery of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, a position involving individual and independent responsibility, General Hatch performed services of inestimable value in connection with the organization, equipment, and training of the Artillery troops in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: Ionia, Michigan

Hathaway, Levy M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Levy M. Hathaway, 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 Surgeon, 83d Division, throughout its organization, training, and combat operations, by his devotion to duty, untiring energy, and high professional attainments, Colonel Hathaway rendered conspicuous service, maintaining at all times a remarkable health record in the Division. His handling of the wounded, involving personal exposure to heavy enemy fire during his daily inspections of the advanced dressing stations, was notable for its extraordinary efficiency. Later, as Chief Surgeon, 9th Army Corps, he again rendered highly meritorious service to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Owensboro, Kentucky

Hay, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Hay, 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 World War I. As Commander of the 184th Infantry Brigade, General Hay showed efficient leadership. Promoted to Major Generalship in the early part of October 1918, he took command of the 28th Division, and by his marked ability and great energy he contributed to the successes attained by the Division during the time in which he was in command. He rendered services of a high character to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Drifton, Florida

Hayes, Edward S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward S. Hayes, Lieutenant 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 78th Division, in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Lieutenant Colonel Hayes was an important factor in the success of the Division and rendered exceptional services by the persistence and courage of his front line reconnaissances; by his originality and the soundness of his plans of relief and attack, and by the clearness and correctness of all orders written by him for the operations of the Division. His work was creative and constructive to a high degree and rendered in a highly meritorious manner in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Waterbury, Connecticut

Hayes, James H.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James H. Hayes, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Department), 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 Judge Advocate of the 2d Division during its organization in October 1917, and throughout all its combat operations, he handled with unusual merit many questions confronting him. By his high order of legal ability, broad vision, excellent judgment, and a most comprehensive knowledge of discipline and morale he rendered services of exceptional value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Atlantic City, New Jersey

Hayward, William

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Hayward, 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 Commander of a Regiment that was detached from the American Expeditionary Forces and served continuously with a French Division, Colonel Hayward was charged with particularly responsible and exacting duties, in the performance of which he at all times displayed commendable tact, personal bravery, and military leadership of a high order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Hearn, Clint C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clint C. Hearn, Brigadier General, 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 in Command of the 153d Field Artillery Brigade, 78th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Whitesboro, Texas

Heckel, Edward G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward G. Heckel, 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. Colonel Heckel served with the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, as Lieutenant Colonel from the organization until September 1918, and as Colonel from then until June 1919, displaying at all times

military attainments of a high order. By his initiative, force, marked ability, and untiring devotion to duty he contributed materially to the successes of his division in four major operations against the enemy, thereby rendering services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

Heckman, James C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James C. Heckman, Colonel (Ordnance 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, Storage Operations Section, Supply Division, Office of the Chief of Ordnance, and later as Chief of Supply Division, Colonel Heckman assisted in formulating the general scheme of ordnance storage depots and planned and operated with marked success those assigned to the Ordnance Department. His sound judgment, wide business experience, and administrative ability, contributed in a material way to the successful operations of the Ordnance Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Hegeman, Harry A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry A. Hegeman, 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. With technical skill and great energy Colonel Hegeman organized a large force of trained workmen for the repair of motor transports. He restored to service a great mass of accumulated dead transportation of all kinds and types, and kept in operation much transportation by timely repair. By his untiring efforts the motor transportation was maintained at such a standard as to become an important factor in the successes achieved by the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Brookings, South Carolina

Heintzelman, Stuart

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stuart Heintzelman, Brigadier General, 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. General Heintzelman organized the Headquarters of the 4th Army Corps and later, as Chief of Staff of this Corps, directed with great success the Staff of this organization prior to and during the St. Mihiel offensive. As Chief of Staff of the 2d Army, he had a prominent part in organizing it as a fighting unit. His tact, energy, and military ability were important elements in the success of this command.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Helmick, Eli A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eli A. Helmick, 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 World War I. As Commanding General, Base Section No. 5, General Helmick has displayed brilliant administrative ability in successfully directing the manifold activities under his supervision. By his energy in expediting the completion of the various engineering projects necessitated by the enlargement of the Pontanezen Camp and the development of Brest as a foremost embarkation camp, he has rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Weir City, Kansas

Hemphill, John E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John E. Hemphill, Colonel (Signal 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. By his marked efficiency, loyal devotion to duty, and military attainments, colonel Hemphill rendered valuable services in duties of great responsibility from 25 August 1917 to 24 February 1919. As Division Signal Officer, 82d Division, and Officer in Charge of the advance party making arrangements for the billeting, supply, and training of his division in its assigned area in France, and for its participation in the St. Mihiel offensive, as Corps Signal Officer, 7th Army Corps, Signal Officer, Advance Section, Services of Supply, and later of Base Section No. 9, Antwerp, Belgium, and finally as Chief Signal Officer, 3d Army, with the Army of Occupation in Germany, he performed all of his duties with marked ability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1928)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Herbst, George A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George A. Herbst, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 2d Division, from 28 December 1917 to 3 August 1918, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 2d Division, from 4 August to 19 September 1918; G-2 Section, General Headquarters from 20 September to 2 October 1918, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 7th Army Corps from 3 October to 16 November 1918, Colonel Herbst displayed untiring energy, sound professional judgment, and devotion to duty. He rendered valuable services to the Government in positions of responsibility and contributed materially to the successful operations of the American Forces in France in actions against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

Herr, John K.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John K. Herr, Colonel (Cavalry), 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. Colonel Herr showed marked ability as Chief of Staff of the 30th Division in the capture of Voormezeele and Lock Eight in the Ypres section in Belgium in September 1918, and in the breaking of

the Hindenburg Line at Bellicourt, France, and the operations against the Selle River and the Sambre Canal from 29 September through 20 October 1918. By his energy and zeal, and persistent efforts, coupled with sound tactical judgment, Colonel Herr contributed to the success of the operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Flemington, New Jersey

Herringshaw, William F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William F. Herringshaw, Colonel, 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 Motor Transport Officer, 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Herringshaw at all times displayed initiative and marked ability. By his high military attainments, sound judgment, and untiring efforts in his tasks he successfully solved the many complex problems involving the supply, conservation, and repair of the motor transportation of the 1st Army during its operations in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Herron, Charles D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles D. Herron, Colonel (Field Artillery), 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, 78th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hersey, Mark L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mark L. Hersey, 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 World War I. As a Brigade Commander during the latter part of the Meuse-Argonne operation, General Hersey exhibited qualities of excellent leadership and sound judgment. His Brigade attacked and penetrated the strong enemy position of Bois-des Loges and wrested this strong point from the enemy. The success of his Brigade in this engagement was in a large measure due to his able leadership. Later he commanded with distinction the 4th Division during its operations in occupied territory.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: East Corinth, Maine

*Hetrick, Harold S.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Harold S. Hetrick, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, 2d Army Corps, from 24 February 1918 until 31 August 1918, Colonel Hetrick displayed exceptional ability in the organization and administration of that Division of the Corps staff. In the supply and equipments organizations of the Corps under British system and with British material he exhibited military attainments of a high order and contributed in a marked degree to the successful preparation for subsequent operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Canterbury, Connecticut

Hickman, Edwin A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin A. Hickman, 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 a Section of the General Staff which had charge of estimates and financial matters pertaining to the conduct of the war and the support of the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921)
  

Home Town: Lexington, Missouri

Hilderbrand, Joel H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joel H. Hilderbrand, 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 Commandant of the Chemical Warfare Service Experimental Field (Hanlon Field), American Expeditionary Forces, a position of great responsibility and also of considerable personal danger, Lieutenant Colonel Hilderbrand's profound knowledge of chemistry, coupled with his rapid grasp of military problems, enabled him to render services of the utmost value in determining the best means for using gas and gas materials in the field.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Berkeley, California

Hilgard, Milosh R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milosh R. Hilgard, Colonel (Quartermaster 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. Colonel Hilgard organized the operations of the Quartermaster Corps at the important bases of St. Nazaire and Bordeaux, and later established and operated the first American regulating station, through which he successfully supplied a great number of American troops serving in the zone of the Armies and operating at the front. The successful operation of this great station was due directly to his painstaking efforts, his zeal, and great energy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Belleville, Illinois

Hill, Arthur D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur D. Hill, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Department), 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 Assistant Judge Advocate, Services of Supply, and Assistant Chief Finance Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, positions of great responsibility,

Lieutenant Colonel Hill demonstrated marked ability in performing the various tasks assigned to him. He performed important services for the rents, requisitions, and claims service and rendered valuable assistance in dealings with the representatives of the French Government in all matters of claims in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Hill, John Philip

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Philip Hill, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Department), 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 Judge Advocate of the 29th Division from August 1917 until December 1918, and of the 8th Army Corps from December 1918 until April 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Hill's marked legal ability, sound judgment, and tireless energy were important factors in the splendid work of his department. Representing his division as Liaison Officer at Headquarters, 17th Army Corps (French), in October 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, by his tact and constant devotion to duty he rendered conspicuous services in this important operation.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

Hinds, Ernest

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest Hinds, 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 World War I. As Chief of Artillery, 1st Army Corps, commanding General, Army Artillery of the 1st American Army, and as Chief of Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, General Hinds perfected and successfully directed the organization and training of the Artillery of the American Army in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: New Hope, Alabama

Hines, Frank T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank T. Hines, Brigadier General, 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 Embarkation in organizing and administering the Embarkation Service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918)
  

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah

Hines, John Leonard, Sr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Leonard Hines, Sr., 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 World War I. As Regimental, Brigade, Division, and Corps Commander, General Hines displayed marked ability in each of the important duties with which he was entrusted and exhibited in the operations near Montdidier and Soissons, and in the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives his high attainments as a soldier and commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia