Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Reilly, Henry J.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry J. Reilly, 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. In Command of the 149th Field Artillery, 42d Division, Colonel Reilly participated with credit in the operations of the 42d Division. Through his tireless energy and technical skill as an artillerist, his regiment gave most effective assistance to the Infantry which it supported.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)
  

Home Town: Winnetka, Illinois

Reinhart, Stanley E.

(First Award)

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 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 a battery and subsequently a battalion of the 17th Field Artillery, 2d Division, Major Reinhart gave proof of high qualities of leadership and military attainments, notably during the operations near Soissons in July 1918, when he skillfully maneuvered his battalion in front of the infantry under machine-gun fire from the enemy with but few casualties to his command. Later he rendered valuable and loyal service as Chief of Staff of Artillery, 6th Army Corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: Polk, Ohio

Repp, William F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William F. Repp, Lieutenant 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. With Lieutenant Colonel Repp's valuable assistance the Signal Corps was enabled originally to plan for the immense network of the United States telegraph and telephone lines now

existing in France. To his is attributable the exceptionally high standard of efficiency attained by the Telephone and Telegraph Service; As Chief Signal Officer, Advance Section, Services of Supply, his services have been marked by a character of exceptional excellence.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rethers, Harry F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry F. Rethers, 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 Rethers distinguished himself by his extraordinary ability and exceptional skill in organizing the work of the Quartermaster Corps at Base Section No. 3. His good judgment,

combined with tact, knowledge of methods, and high professional attainments, resulted in a superior standard of efficiency, reflecting the greatest credit upon himself and enabling him to render most valuable services to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Reybold, Eugene

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eugene Reybold, 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 Director of the Department of Enlisted Specialists, Coast Artillery School, where, by his excellent judgment, energy, and foresight, he enabled that department to meet the demands made upon it in an effective manner.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921)
  

Home Town: Delaware City, Delaware

Reynolds, Charles R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles R. Reynolds, 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 Division Surgeon of the 77th Division, as Chief Surgeon, 6th Army Corps, and later as Chief Surgeon, 2d Army, Colonel Reynolds displayed qualities of leadership, high professional attainments, and rare judgment in energetically directing the work of the sanitary units under his control. By his foresight in providing front-line hospitalization and evacuation facilities for the sick and wounded in the field, he rendered services of signal merit to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Elmira, New York

Reynolds, Frederick P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick P. Reynolds, 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 of the Advance Section, Services of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Reynolds displayed rare judgment, unusual executive ability, and high professional attainments in the institution of sanitary measures and in providing and supervising hospitalization and evacuation facilities for the sick and wounded flowing into the advanced areas from the principal centers of combat activity.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 30 (1921)
  

Home Town: Elmira, New York

Reynolds, Stephen C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stephen C. Reynolds, 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-1, of the 5th Division, by his keen application to his task Lieutenant Colonel Reynolds overcame almost insurmountable difficulties in maintaining

communications and securing supplies for his Division during the 27 days when it was advancing against the enemy north of Verdun. In the performance of his many duties he displayed indefatigable zeal and showed exceptional administrative ability, rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Rhea, James C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James C. Rhea, 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. In charge of the Operations Section, and later as Chief of Staff and Brigade Commander of the 2d Division, Colonel Rhea played a conspicuous part in the successful engagements at the St. Mihiel salient, Blanc Mont Ridge, and in the Meuse-Argonne, revealing traits of military knowledge and attainments of a high order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Strawn, Texas

Rhoads, Thomas L.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas L. Rhoads, 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 Division Surgeon of the 80th Division, Colonel Rhoads had charge of the Medical Department's work of that unit throughout its combat activities. Due to his skillful administration, it functioned smoothly and with precision at all times, caring properly for a large number of the sick and wounded. As Chief Surgeon of the 1st Army Corps and later of the 1st Army, he displayed executive ability of high order, being constant and zealous in

devotion to his arduous tasks.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fort Worth, Texas

Rhodes (Cash), Marie B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie B. Rhodes (Cash), Nurse, 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 of the Nurses' Equipment Bureau of the military department, American Red Cross, in Paris France, Nurse Rhoades (now Mrs. Clarence Cash) rendered invaluable service to the Army. She organized and developed a department which was able not only to supply and replace nurses' equipment but to transport the material all over France, even to rapidly moving units and teams at he front. By her remarkable business acumen and integrity, unusual resourcefulness, and initiative, she made a contribution to the welfare, efficiency, and conduct of the American Expeditionary Forces nursing forces which can not be measured. In addition to her most arduous duties during the day she frequently spent part of the nights during the emergency giving her services as an anesthetist in the Army hospitals in Paris.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rhodes, Charles Dudley

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Dudley Rhodes, 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 Artillery Brigade in support of the 82d Division, during the offensive operations of the St. Mihiel salient and again in Command of an Artillery Brigade during the Meuse- Argonne offensive, by his marked ability shown in the conduct of his units General Rhodes contributed in a noted degree to the successes attained. Later he served with distinction as a member of the Inter-Allied Commission at Spa, rendering conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Delaware, Ohio

Rice, John H.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John H. Rice, 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 the Engineering Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, General Rice performed with peculiar ability his arduous duties in connection with the design and development of all articles of ordnance supplied to the United States Army. Later, as Chief Ordnance Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, he was charged with the procurement and supply of all ordnance to our forces in France, which duties he performed with exceptional success, displaying untiring energy and zeal. He handled perplexing problems of supply with sound judgment, achieving most valuable results.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Webster Groves, Missouri

Rice, Mervyn A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mervyn A. Rice, Lieutenant 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 Corps Ordnance Officer of the 2d Army Corps from February to October 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Rice displayed exceptional ability in the organization and administration of the system used in equipping with ordnance the American troops serving on the British front. Later, his great tact and business ability assisted to a marked degree in the satisfactory settlement of important claims arising out of this service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Montclair, New Jersey

Richardson, Lorrain T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lorrain T. Richardson, 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 322d Infantry, 81st Division, during its organization, training, and in all its combat operations Colonel Richardson displayed marked efficiency, tireless energy, and military attainments of the highest order. By his sound judgment and skillful and energetic leadership he contributed materially to the successes achieved by the regiment against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Janesville, Wisconsin

Richardson, Robert C., Jr.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert C. Richardson, Jr., 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 Richardson organized and conducted with great efficiency the important strategical and tactical liaison service of the 2d Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. During the Meuse-Argonne operations he gave proof of notable military attainments and untiring devotion to duty by the efficient manner in which he organized and administered the advanced General Headquarters, rendering services of distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina

Rickards, George C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George C. Rickards, 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 112th Infantry, 28th Division, Colonel Rickards proved himself a forceful and capable military leader. Maintaining at all times a high degree of efficiency in his regiment through his personal magnetism, heroism, zeal and energy, he contributed materially to the successes achieved by the 28th Division in its operations against the enemy, rendering services of distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Oil City, Pennsylvania

Riggs, Kerr T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Kerr T. Riggs, 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 G-2, 2d Army Corps, Colonel Riggs displayed exceptional ability in the organization and administration of that division of the Corps Staff. He also showed great ability and rare tact in his

relations with the Intelligence Branch of the Staffs of the British organizations with which the 2d Army Corps served. By his tireless energy and unceasing devotion to exacting duties, he contributed to a marked degree to the successes achieved by his organization.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: Cynthiana, Kentucky

Rivers, William C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William C. Rivers, 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 Commander of the 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, Colonel Rivers was a material factor in stemming the tide of the enemy's advance during the second Battle of the Marne. Subsequently, upon

being promoted to the grade of Brigadier General, he displayed marked leadership and high military attainments in command of the 5th Field Artillery Brigade, 5th Division, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Pulaski, Tennessee

Roberts, Charles Duval

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Duval Roberts, 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 Roberts displayed unusual ability as Chief of Staff of the 81st Division in its organization, and in the conduct of its operations in the St. Die Sector, on 9, 10, and 11 November 1918, near Verdun, where the Division was enabled to advance some five-and-one-half kilometers over marshy ground under heavy fire.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming

Roberts, Oscar E.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Oscar E. Roberts, 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 Colonel Commanding the 144th Infantry, 36th Division, Colonel Roberts displayed untiring energy, initiative, and resourcefulness both during the period of organization and training and during the combat operations of his regiment in France. His leadership, sound judgment, and devotion to duty were material factors in the successes of his regiment, brigade, and division in action against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Taylor, Texas

Roberts, Thomas A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas A. Roberts, 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 Commander of an American Regiment on duty with the French Army, although confronted with many difficult situations, Colonel Roberts handled all questions with marked success. His tasks were performed with ability, in a manner that reflected the greatest credit upon himself; his preparations were careful, his leadership skillful. The excellent results achieved by his regiment are in a measure attributable to his sound judgment and military knowledge.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Springfield, Illinois

Robertson, Samuel Arthur

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel Arthur Robertson, 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 great responsibility during World War I. As General Superintendent of Construction of the Light Railways, Lieutenant Colonel Robertson managed all the intricate details of complex organization and classification of tasks with a master hand. With untrained personnel he established a record for speed in track laying of the 60-centimeter lines, exciting the admiration of our allies. During the advance of the 1st Army, by his ceaseless activity, tireless energy, and great knowledge he performed his duty with marked credit to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Benito, Texas

Robins, Thomas Matthew

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas Matthew Robins, 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, while in charge of the Engineer Depot established in connection with the Port of New York, and subsequently included in the Port of Embarkation at Hoboken, New Jersey.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Snow Hill, Maryland

Robinson, Donald A.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Donald A. Robinson, 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 Chief of the Executive Division, Fourth Section, Headquarters, Services of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces, from 25 April 1918 to 19 February 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Robinson was charged with the immediate coordination of major supply activities, including the difficult and gravely responsible task of adjusting priority of shipments and determining the order in which all movements of supplies from the base ports of the American Expeditionary Forces should proceed. In a position of great responsibility in which large powers were delegated to him, he displayed to an unusual degree rare tact, excellent judgment, and the faculty of firm and prompt decision. By his successful handling of difficult supply situations of the most critical character directly affecting important operations in the field, he rendered services of the highest value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Seattle, Washington

Rockenbach, Samuel D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel D. Rockenbach, 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 Quartermaster of Base Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, from June to December 1917, General Rockenbach rendered especially valuable services. Confronted with a problem of great magnitude, befraught with serious difficulties, he went about his task with keen determination, and by his energy and great zeal organized and efficiently operated the first American base in France. Later, as Chief of the Tank Corps, by his tireless energy and keen determination he established schools of training for tank personnel and laid the foundation for the organization of the tank units. He ably directed the operations of the tanks with the First Army and contributed in a measure to the success attained.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)
  

Home Town: Boonville, Missouri

Rogers, Harry L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry L. Rogers, 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 Rogers has organized, perfected, and administered with great efficiency the Quartermaster Department in France. He was able to meet each emergency in times fraught with untold difficulties, and by his energy and untiring zeal he has insured to our troops a prompt and constant supply of quartermaster stores, without which the ultimate success of our Army could not have been obtained.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Orchard Lake, Michigan

Rogers, Henry H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry H. Rogers, 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. While Commanding the 2d Corps Artillery Park which operated with the 5th Army Corps, in spite of great difficulties, Lieutenant Colonel Rogers delivered large quantities of ammunition to the troops, and by his resourcefulness, courage and leadership he maintained his command in a high state of efficiency and morale, thereby contributing to the success of the operations of the corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921)
  

Home Town: Tuxedo, New York

Rogers, Joseph A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph A. Rogers, 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 Rogers Commanded the 1st Battalion, 18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, from 1 July to 3 October 1918, and the 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, from 4 October until 17 November 1918, at all times proving himself to be an officer of exceptional ability. By his sound tactical judgment, loyal devotion to duty, and great skill he supported the Infantry, to which attached, so effectively that he aided materially in the successful operations of several divisions in many important engagements.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Mullin, Texas

Ronayne, James

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Ronayne, 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. Colonel Ronayne served as Assistant Commandant of the Army schools for eight months. By his energy, perseverance, and good judgment, in all matters connected with the Army schools, he exhibited high professional attainments and military qualities of a superior order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Roop, James Clawson

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Clawson Roop, 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 great responsibility during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Roop served as Assistant to the General Purchasing Agent, American Expeditionary Forces. His marked ability and tact were important factors in numerous negotiations with the allied armies and governments, involving critical matters of supply to our Army. In the organization of the work of the General Purchasing Board and General Purchasing Agent, Colonel Roop throughout its existence was an indispensable factor in a position of great responsibility. He rendered most distinguished service in connection with important supplies of all kinds for the Army as well as in the organization of the general system of coordination between the supply services of the American Expeditionary Forces and the allied armies.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Upland, Pennsylvania

Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., 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 Battalion and Regimental Commander, 20th Infantry, Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt displayed consistent gallantry, conspicuous energy, and marked efficiency in the operations around Cantigny, Soissons, and during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. By his devotion to duty, pronounced tactical ability, and brilliant qualities of leadership he contributed materially to the success of his regiment and of the 1st Division. He

rendered services of signal worth to the Government in a position of great responsibility at a time of gravest importance.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1927)
  

Home Town: New York, New York