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Miller, Orrin David

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Orrin David Miller, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation 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 Executive Officer of the Army Transportation Service, a position of great responsibility, throughout the whole period of existence of the service, by his untiring devotion to duty, loyalty, and marked ability, Lieutenant Colonel Miller proved a material factor in the success of the operation of the Army Transportation Service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Oakland, California

Miller, Reuben B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Reuben B. Miller, 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. In the reorganization and administration of the Personnel Branch of the Office of the Surgeon General of the Army during the present war, Colonel Miller thereby contributed greatly to the proper care of the sick and wounded and thus increased the efficiency of the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Millington, Illinois

Miller, Troup

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Troup Miller, Lieutenant 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. Lieutenant Colonel Miller served as Adjutant, 82d Division, from December 1917 until March 1918; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 82d Division from April to June and from September to

December 1918; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Army Corps December 1918 until February 1919, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, 1st Army from February to April 1919, and then as G-4, Intermediate Section, Services of Supply. By his marked ability, sound judgment, and high military attainments he rendered meritorious services in positions of great responsibility, contributing in a large measure to the success attained by all the units with which he served.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Macon, Georgia

Milliken, Sayers Louise

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sayers 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 responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the Base Hospital at Camp Devier, South Carolina, during the early part of the World War, Captain Milliken was responsible for the nursing care of thousands of patients under most trying and difficult circumstances. Her tact, energy, and ability were greatly instrumental in saving many lives, particularly during the influenza epidemic. Her services were characterized by zeal and excellent judgment, and her achievements have been conspicuous. Later, while serving as Assistant Superintendent, Army Nurse Corps, in the Office of the Surgeon General, her administrative ability and professional experience were of inestimable value to the Medical Department in providing proper nursing care for the sick and wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Morgantown, West Virginia

Millikin, John

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Millikin, Lieutenant 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. As Executive Officer and Assistant Director of the Army General Staff College, at Langres, Lieutenant Colonel Millikin rendered conspicuous services. Later, as Chief of the Military Police Corps Division of the Provost Marshal General's Department, American Expeditionary Forces, by his ability, untiring zeal, and wound judgment, he aided in a material way in producing an efficient organization. He has rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920)
  

Home Town: Danville, Indiana

Miner, Asher

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Asher Miner, 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 Miner served with notable success as Commanding Officer of the 109th Field Artillery, 28th division, giving proof of high qualities of leadership. Inspiring his men by his self-sacrificing devotion to duty he maintained a creditable standard of efficiency in his regiment and constantly furnished the most effective artillery support to the attacking Infantry.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Minor, Sidney W.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sidney W. Minor, 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 the 120th Infantry, 30th Division, from the time of its organization and training to the completion of active combat operations in the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives, Colonel Minor displayed at all times initiative and sound judgment. During the attack on the Hindenburg line, near Bellicourt, France, 29 September 1918, and during the subsequent advance, he handled his regiment with distinction, capturing several towns, numerous cannon and many prisoners. He has rendered services of material worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920)
  

Home Town: Durham, North Carolina

Mitchell, James B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James B. Mitchell, 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 Inspector General and as Chief of Staff, Base Section No. 3, Services of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces, positions of great responsibility, Colonel Mitchell showed great energy and good judgment in the organization of Base Section No. 3 and in providing for the American troops at the base and for those passing through England. He rendered services of much value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Syracuse, New York

Mitchell, William A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William A. Mitchell, 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. Having taken Command of the 2d Engineers, 2d Division, just prior to the battle of Soissons, Colonel Mitchell served with distinction as the leader of this regiment until the close of hostilities. Under his skillful direction his regiment successfully accomplished all the important technical missions assigned to it. His high military attainments were reflected by its efficiency in combat operations. Subsequent to the armistice he continued to render important services to the American Expeditionary Forces as Chief of Engineers of the 8th Army Corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Columbus, Georgia

Molloy, Jane G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jane G. Molloy, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 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 Nurse of the Base Hospital at Camp Devens, Massachusetts during the World War, although greatly hampered by lack of personnel and equipment, First Lieutenant Molloy displayed unusual talent for organization, By her untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts in the distribution of her staff and her personal care of the sick she rendered great service to the Army, particularly during the influenza epidemic, when the lives of many patients were saved through her efforts.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Moncrief, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Moncrief, 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. In organizing and Commanding the Hospital Center at Mesves, Colonel Moncrief took possession of the center in its unfinished condition and by great force and ability prepared a hospital group for the care of sick and wounded at a time when the need of hospital beds was critical.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia

Montgomery, Henry G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry G. Montgomery, Captain (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. On his own initiative and with great vision, patriotism, and determination Captain Montgomery developed, with funds provided by public-spirited citizens, the armored motor tank car which was adopted by the American Government, training at the same time a corps of technical experts who rendered important service in the Ordnance Department of the Army. Subsequently, as an Officer of Field Artillery in France, he was charged with the responsibility of maintaining while in action the mechanical efficiency of the newly issued French material forming the heavy artillery of the 33d and 79th Divisions during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations. In this work he displayed technical skill of the highest order, reducing to a minimum the fire losses of the brigade, and contributing markedly to the success of his artillery brigade in these offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Montgomery, John C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John C. Montgomery, 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. Serving successively as Division Inspector, 2d Division, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Army Corps; and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 3d Army, Colonel Montgomery has been charged with duties of a most important nature in the performance of which he has at all times manifested steadfast loyalty and military ability of a high order, rendering services of signal worth.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Montgomery, Walter C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter C. Montgomery, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Montgomery served with marked distinction as Division Surgeon of the 27th Division. When confronted with a shortage of personnel, he displayed marked initiative and resourcefulness in organizing additional sanitary personnel. During the action along the Hindenburg line, 25 and 30 September 1918, by his high professional attainments, sound judgment, and loyal devotion to duty he so conducted the personnel at his disposal as to provide successfully for the evacuation of 4,000 casualties in four days.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Moody, Lucian B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucian B. Moody, 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 Assistant to the Chief Ordnance Officer, American Expeditionary Forces in France, and Chief Ordnance Officer, Army of Occupation in Germany.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921)
  

Home Town: Huron, South Carolina

Moore, Hugh B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh B. Moore, Lieutenant 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. Lieutenant Colonel Moore served creditably as Superintendent, Army Transport Service, at Brest, and later, as Director of the Army Transport Service he successfully supervised the activities of this service in 40 ports. Actuated by self-sacrificing devotion to duty, he achieved marked success in expediting the movement of troops, rendering services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Texas City, Texas

Moorhead, John J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. Moorhead, 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. As Commanding Officer of American Red Cross Hospital No. 110, at Coincy, France, from June to November 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Moorhead operated his hospital under the most difficult conditions and with inadequate personnel and equipment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Moorman, Frank

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Moorman, 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. In a position of greatest responsibility, Colonel Moorman displayed peculiar genius, combined with exact scientific knowledge, in organizing, training, and operating the Radio Intelligence Service of the Intelligence Section. Charged with the duty of intercepting and deciphering the radio messages of the enemy, he acted with initiative and foresight, achieving brilliant results.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Edwardsville, Illinois

Moreno, Aristides

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Aristides Moreno, 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 a member of the Intelligence Section, Lieutenant Colonel Moreno efficiently organized and directed the operations of the Counter-Espionage Service in the American Expeditionary Forces, displaying marked talents in a position of great responsibility. His unusual powers of discernment, his tact, and sound judgment made possible effective cooperation with corresponding services of the allied armies. Due to his zeal and untiring devotion, the Counter-Espionage Service attained exceptional proficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama

Morgan, John M.

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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 exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer of the 309th Infantry, 78th Division, during the last two months of hostilities, Colonel Morgan displayed marked qualities of leadership and unflagging energy. By the skillful manner in which he conducted his regiment during the advance through the Bois-de-Loges in the first part of November he contributed materially to the successes of his division in its operations in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Minersville, Ohio

Morrison, John F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John F. Morrison, 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, for services as Department Commander, Western Department, in handling with great skill, tact, and sound judgment many difficult problems arising in his department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Schoharie, New York

Morrow, Frank J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank J. 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. From September 1917 to March 1918, in the 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 December 1918, as a member of the Training and Instruction Branch of the War Plans Division, General Staff, and in direct supervision of the Field Officers' Schools in the combat divisions, and the War College course for instruction of divisional staff officers, his zeal, marked ability, and high military attainments were important factors in successfully standardizing the training and instruction of a great many senior officers. Later, while in direct charge of the organization of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, he again rendered invaluable services in building up this important branch of civilian military training along sound and enduring lines.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska

Morrow, Henry M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry M. Morrow, Colonel (Judge Advocate 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 Judge Advocate, Philippine Department, by his legal ability and sound advise in the solution of unusual and highly important military and international problems, Colonel Morrow contributed in a marked degree to the successful administration of military and civil affairs in the Philippines and China. Later, as Judge Advocate of the 2d Army in France from October 1918 until April 1919, and then as Judge Advocate of

the District of Paris until August 1919, he displayed great zeal, marked legal training, and sound judgment in many difficult problems which confronted him and solved them with conspicuous success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska

Morrow, William M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William M. 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. Colonel Morrow served with conspicuous success as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry, 3d Division, succeeding in all of the difficult missions assigned to him. His sound judgment and untiring energy proved important factors in the successful operations of his division against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fort Sidney, Nebraska

Morse, Charles F.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles F. Morse, 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 Director of the Veterinary Corps, by displaying exceptional energy, zeal and good judgment, Colonel Morse organized and administered with marked success a Veterinary Service capable of meeting every need in home territory and in the theater of operations. He provided effective means for the treatment of sick and wounded animals, for the prevention of disease among well animals. For the inspection of meat and dairy products used by the Army, and, through the establishment of schools of instruction, placed the personnel of the Veterinary Corps of the Army on a high plane of efficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920)
  

Home Town: Montpelier, Vermont

Morton, Charles G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles G. Morton, 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. General Morton Commanded the 29th Division from the date of its organization until the end of hostilities, and led this division with skill and ability in the successful operations east and northeast of Verdun, which forced the enemy to maintain this front with strong forces, thus preventing an increase of hostile strength between the Argonne and the Meuse.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts

Moseley, George V. H.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George V. H. Moseley, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff. General Moseley handled with great executive ability and rare understanding all problems of equipping and supplying the large number of American troops arriving and operating in France, and by his large gasp of supply problems and tireless energy he has conspicuously aided the successful administration of the Supply Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Evanston, Illinois