Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Freceric V. Abbot, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, in the organization of engineer troops and the procurement of enlisted men for the service in World War I. His zeal was untiring and the success of his effort marked.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921)
  

Home Town: Willetts Point, New York

Acher, Albert H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert H. Acher, 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 Commanding Officer of the 4th Engineers he contributed materially to the successes of the 4th Division in the Aisne-Marne offensive and in the Meuse-Argonne operations. By his skill in the construction of roads and bridges, he ably assisted in the operations of his division. His ability as a leader was shown in the efficiency of the 4th Engineers, both as a technical and as a combat unit. Later he showed the same rare qualities when he commanded the 27th Engineers.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Grove City, Pennsylvania

Adams, Emory S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emory S. Adams, 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 Adjutant, Base Section No. 5, Brest, France, from 10 December 1918 to 20 December 1919, he displayed exceptional administrative and executive ability, sound judgment, uniform courtesy and unremitting devotion to duty, contributing markedly to the successful accomplishments of Base Section No. 5, upon which was placed among other duties the responsibility for the repatriation of more than a million American Soldiers.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: Manhattan, Kansas

Adams, John H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John H. Adams, 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, as Assistant Chief, and later as Chief of the Subsistence Division Officer of the Quartermaster General during World War I. His keen foresight and able grasp of the problems at hand made

him an invaluable aid during those days when the all-important work of organizing the food supply was under way. By his tireless energy and marked ability he conducted his duties in the procurement and supply of subsistence stores, as to meet satisfactorily the all-important needs of the Army. In both positions he demonstrated marked business ability, good judgment, and carried to a successful conclusion each project presented to him.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: LaPorte, Indiana

Adamson, George E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George E. Adamson, Captain (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Confidential Secretary of the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, and later of the General of the Armies, he has worked untiringly and given proof of

marked ability and resourcefulness. In the multifarious details connected with his duties he has at all times displayed keen judgment, tact, unfailing courtesy, and loyalty. In the office of the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, where there devolved upon Captain Adamson a great volume of work and a mass of detail, he handled each new problem which confronted him in an able and masterful manner and rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility and in times and circumstances of great importance.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Sherman, Texas

Addis, Emmett

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emmett Addis, 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 Addis served with marked ability as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 38th Division, during the early days of its organization and training. As an instructor at the Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary Forces, he displayed high professional attainments, and unfailing energy, performing service of inestimable worth in connection with the instruction and training of officers for General Staff duty. Later in the Office of the Provost Marshall General he again demonstrated those splendid characteristics which have at all times been outstanding features of his service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Youngstown, Ohio

Albright, Owen S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Owen S. Albright, 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. In command of field signal battalions at the front, as an instructor at Corps schools, and as Divisional Signal Officer of the 2d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Albright

rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920)
  

Home Town: Memphis, Tennessee

Alden, Herbert W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Herbert W. Alden, 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, first as American Engineering Representative at the conference called to design the Anglo-American Mark VIII tank, and later as being directly responsible for the design of a new, valuable, and easily obtained implement of mechanical warfare, the fast 3-ton tank, susceptible of production in America in such quantity as to constitute a most material contribution to the effective fighting power of the United States Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

Aleshire, Joseph P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph P. Aleshire, Major (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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 81st Division, from October 1918 until March 1919, by his marked ability, high professional attainment, and loyal devotion to duty, Major Aleshire rendered valuable assistance in the staff work in the Vosges during the Meuse Argonne offensive, thereby contributing materially to the success of his division in those operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Alexander, Roger G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roger G. Alexander, 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 Chief of the Topographical Division of the Intelligence Section, Colonel Alexander organized and administered, with exceptional ability, the topographical and sound and flash

ranging services of the American Expeditionary Forces. Due to his foresight and energy our armies in the field were at all times supplied abundantly with excellent maps of the theater of operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Paris, Missouri

Allen, Charles C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles C. Allen, 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 G-2 of the 33d Division from August 1917 to June 1918, and from September to November 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Allen displayed sound judgment and exceptional ability in the organization of that section of the division staff. By his tireless energy, military attainments, and unceasing devotion to duty, he contributed greatly to the successes of the division during the Meuse-Argonne offensive and the operations in the Woevre Valley from September to November 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Allen, Henry A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry A. Allen, 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. Colonel Allen served with distinction as Commanding Officer of the 108th Engineers and as Engineer Officer of the 33d Division. By his technical skill and untiring energy in supervising the construction of bridges across the Meuse River he proved himself an important factor in the successes gained by our troops in their operations along the right bank of that stream during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Allen, Henry T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry T. Allen, 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. In command of the 19th Division, General Allen had the important position of conducting the right flank at the St. Mihiel salient. The brilliant successes there gained and later repeated in the Argonne- Meuse offensive showed him to be an officer of splendid judgment, high attainment, and excellent leadership. Later he commanded the Eighth Army Corps with skill and judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Sharpsburg, Kentucky

Allen, Robert H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert H. Allen, 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 356th Infantry Regiment during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, colonel Allen proved himself a skillful tactician. Resourceful and energetic, he was at all times equal to any emergency which arose, showing qualities of rare leadership. Subsequently during the march into Germany and the occupation of the enemy territory his administrative ability was reflected in the high standard of excellence consistently maintained by his regiment, rendering services of signal worth.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Buchanan, Virginia

Allin, George R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George R. Allin, 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 Executive Officer and Director of Training in the Office of the Chief of Field Artillery from 21 March 1918 to 1 September 1918, by reason of his high professional attainments, ability, foresight, and judgment, General Allin rendered invaluable aid in solving the many complex problems confronting his arm of the service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: Iowa City, Iowa

Allison, James B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James B. Allison, 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, in the organization and training of technical troops of the Signal Corps, while Commanding Officer of the Signal Corps Training School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and Commanding Officer of the Franklin cantonment, Camp Meade, Maryland.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921)
  

Home Town: Yorkville, South Carolina

Allison, Nathaniel

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Nathaniel Allison, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Orthopedic Work in the zone of the Army, Colonel Allison personally directed in a most efficient, conscientious, and painstaking manner, splinting and orthopedic work, which resulted in the saving of many lives and greatly relieved suffering among our wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Alvord, Benjamin

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin Alvord, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Adjutant General of the American Expeditionary Forces during the beginning of its organization, Colonel Alvord's long experience, good judgment, and breadth of vision were of great value in the establishment of the innumerable activities of the Adjutant General's Department of the American Expeditionary Force.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Anderson, Alexander E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alexander E. Anderson, Major (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. Major Anderson served with the 165th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., throughout all its operations, displaying military attainments of the highest order. By his fearless bravery and splendid leadership he at all times inspired a notable spirit among the members of his command. His unflagging energy and resourcefulness in overcoming the numerous adverse conditions which confronted his command marked him as an officer of splendid soldierly qualities. By his sound tactical judgment, keen foresight, and aggressive fighting spirit, he proved himself an important factor in the successes of his regiment and division. He rendered services of conspicuous worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Anderson, Alvord V. P.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvord V. P. Anderson, 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 312th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., throughout its organization, training, and all its active operations, Colonel Anderson displayed marked efficiency, unflagging energy, and military attainments of the highest order. In the attack on Grand Pre, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, by his prompt conception and brilliant execution of a skillful and successful attack on that strong and dominating position, he contributed largely to our success in that great operation.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Montclair, New Jersey

Anderson, Edward D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward D. Anderson, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility in initiating and executing plans for the mobilization of enlisted personnel of the Army during World War I.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Jasper, Tennessee

Andrew, Abram Piatt

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Abram Piatt Andrew, Lieutenant Colonel (Ambulance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. Coming to France at the beginning of World War I, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew showed remarkable ability in organizing the American Field Service, a volunteer service for the transportation

of the wounded of the French Armies at the front. Upon the entry of the United States into the war he turned over the efficient organization he had built to the United States Army Ambulance Service, and by his sound judgment and expert advice rendered invaluable aid in the development of that organization. To him is due, in a large measure, the credit for the increasingly valuable work done by the light ambulances at the front.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Gloucester, Massachusetts

Andrews, Avery D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Avery D. Andrews, 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, American Expeditionary Forces, General Andrews has rendered most efficient service in connection with the organization and administration of the Transportation Department of the American Army in France and as Deputy Chief of Utilities in the Services of Supply. Later, with marked ability, he headed the important administrative section of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Massena, New York

Andrews, James M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James M. Andrews, 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 105th Infantry throughout the active operations of the 27th Division in Belgium and France, during the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives, Colonel Andrews energetic and zealous qualities of leadership demonstrated in battle were conspicuous.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: Schenectady, New York

Andrews, Lincoln C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lincoln C. Andrews, 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 Andrews originated in military training the analysis and study of the qualities of military leadership and the psychology of military training, and by his lectures and writings did much to make possible the successful training of thousands of civilians into efficient military leaders. He served in turn as organizer of the 304th Cavalry Regiment, as Commander of the 172d Infantry Brigade, as Assistant to Assistant Chief of Staff, G-5, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, and as Deputy Provost Marshal General in all of which capacities he held positions of great responsibility and rendered exceptionally meritorious service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: Seneca Falls, New York

Andrews, Schofield

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Schofield Andrews, 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, 90th Division, A.E.F., from July 1918 until June 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Andrews displayed sound judgment and exceptional ability in the administration and operation of that section of the division staff. By his loyal devotion to duty, marked tactical ability, and excellent military attainments he contributed materially to the successes attained by the division in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ansell, Samuel T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel T. Ansell, 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 Acting Judge Advocate General of the Army, whose broad and constructive interpretation of law and regulations have greatly facilitated the conduct of the war and military administrations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Coinjock, North Carolina

Armstrong, Frank S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank S. Armstrong, 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. With painstaking efforts Colonel Armstrong reorganized and placed the Remount Service upon an efficient basis, overcoming innumerable difficulties and finding ways and means of supplying combatant divisions with animals when the sources of supply were very limited. In this great task he showed qualities meriting the highest praise.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Jeffersonville, Indiana

Arthur, Robert

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Arthur, 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 Arthur commanded the 121st Field Artillery, 32d Division, A.E.F., during the Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne and Meuse-Argonne offensives with distinction. In addition he served as Chief of Heavy Artillery of the 57th Field Artillery Brigade in those offensives. His high professional skill, sound judgment, leadership, and devotion to duty were material factors in the successful operations of the artillery forces with which he served.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: Webster, South Carolina

Ashford, Bailey K.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Bailey K. Ashford, 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 Army Sanitary School, by his individual energy, ability, and vision, Colonel Ashford placed at the disposal of the American Expeditionary Forces the experience and training facilities of the medical services of the French Armies and of the British Expeditionary Forces in France. He organized a system for the training of officers of the medical service of the Army of the United States in their duties at the front which contributed to a remarkable degree to the success attained in the treatment and evacuation of battle casualties.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1925)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Atkins, Joseph A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph A. Atkins, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Atkins served with the 3d Division as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, from December 1917 until March 1918; Acting Chief of Staff and G-3, from March 1918 to 27 May

1918, G-3 from 28 May to 11 June, and from 1 to 19 September 1918; and as G-3, 36th Division from September 1918 to March 1919. By his tireless energy, devotion to duty and high military attainment, he contributed in a large measure to the successes attained by the commands with which he served.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia

Atkisson, Earl J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl J. Atkisson, 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. Colonel Atkisson organized and trained the 1st Gas Regiment in a type of warfare new to the American Army and directed the operations of that regiment with marked distinction during

the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives of the First American Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fowler, California

Atterbury, William W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William W. Atterbury, 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 Director General of Transportation, in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles, General Atterbury organized and brought to a high state of efficiency the Transportation Service of the American Expeditionary Forces. The successful operation of this most important service upon which the movements and supply of the combat troops were dependent, was largely due to his energy, foresight, and ability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Radnor, Pennsylvania

*Aubert, Lillian (DNB)

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Lillian Aubert, Chief 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. As Assistant Superintendent, Army Nurse Corps, in the office of the Surgeon General during World War I, Chief Nurse Aubert rendered services of the highest order. By her devotion to duty

and great efficiency at a time when members of the Army Nurse Corps were being enrolled, equipped, and assigned to both overseas and home service she made an invaluable contribution to the work of the Medical Department in caring for the sick. She was taken ill while on duty on 2 October 1918 and died 6 October 1918, of pneumonia, in line of duty, as a result of overwork.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Shreveport, Louisiana

Aultman, Dwight F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dwight F. Aultman, 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 Artillery of the 5th Corps in the operations against the enemy in November 1918, by his exceptional skill as an artillerist, General Aultman was largely responsible for the rupture of the enemy's position and the breaking of his resistance.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Austin, Elmore F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elmore F. Austin, 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. Colonel Austin served as assistant to, and at intervals as the Coast Defense Commander, Coast Defenses of Eastern New York, from August to December 1917; in Command of the 57th Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps (155 G.P.F.), from December 1917 until 16 October 1918, taking part in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, and then in Command of Replacement Battalion, 1st Army Artillery, from 17 October to 17 November 1918. He displayed at all times sound judgment, great energy, and a thorough knowledge of his duties, all of which were manifested to the high degree of efficiency attained by his regiment in organization, training, and active operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Axton, John T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John T. Axton, Major (Chaplain), 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 administering numerous welfare activities connected with the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, and New York City, whereby provision was made for the comfort and pleasure of enlisted men.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah

Ayers, Leonard P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leonard P. Ayers, Colonel (General Staff 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 Ayers' services as Chief of the Division of Statistics, Council of National Defense, as Chief of the Statistics Branch of the General Staff, and Chief Statistical Officer of the American Commission to Negotiate Peace, have been conspicuous. He established the statistical division at General Headquarters, Service of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Babbitt, Edwin B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin B. Babbitt, 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 Babbitt commanded the 4th Field Artillery Brigade from its organization to the close of hostilities, participated with marked distinction in the actions on the Vesle River and in the St. Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne offensives. The skillful manner in which he pushed forward the artillery units in support of the Infantry was a material factor in the successes of these campaigns. In the Meuse-Argonne offensive he had under his command, in addition to the 4th Artillery Brigade, the 10th Field Artillery, the 18th Field Artillery, the 205th French R.A.C., and the 2d Battalion, 308th French R.A.C.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: Washington

Babcock, Conrad S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Conrad S. Babcock, 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 Post Commandant at General Headquarters, Colonel Babcock served with distinction. Later he commanded the 354th Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, A.E.F., throughout the successful operations against the St. Mihiel salient and those of the Argonne-Meuse in which his regiment participated and subsequently when it formed part of the Army of Occupation. At all times he displayed military attainments of the highest order. His unflagging

energy and marked tactical ability were demonstrated in the successful accomplishment by his regiment of all missions assigned to it even under the most trying conditions. His service was of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Babcock, Walter C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter C. Babcock, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during world War I. In command of the 310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Division, A.E.F., Colonel Babcock displayed marked ability alike in its organization and training and in the field. In offensive operations against the enemy he led his command with exceptional judgment and tactical ability, showing himself always possessed of a full grasp of the situation and its needs, and keeping his higher commanders at all times informed of the conditions as he learned them by personal reconnaissance. He was untiring in energy and devotion to the important tasks assigned him, acting unhesitatingly and successfully in times of emergency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Bach, Christian A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Christian A. Bach, 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 Staff of the 4th Division, since its organization, Colonel Bach has performed his duties with the utmost loyalty, excellent judgment, and tireless energy, both during the training period and in actual combat. To his energy and military ability is due in not small degree the excellent record of his division in the fighting on the Vesle River and during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

Bacon, Raymond F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Raymond F. Bacon, Colonel (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Technical Division, Chemical Warfare Service, Colonel Bacon displayed untiring energy, marked scientific attainments, and a comprehensive technical knowledge in the organization and operation of the laboratory units and proving-ground tests, thereby aiding materially in the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bacon, Robert

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Bacon, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Bacon served with great credit and distinction as Post commandant of General Headquarters, and as aide-de-camp to the commander in Chief. By his untiring efforts as Chief of the American Mission at British General Headquarters he has performed with marked ability innumerable duties requiring great tact and address.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Bacon, Robert Low

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Low Bacon, 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. As Assistant to the Chief of Field Artillery from 8 February 1918 to 2 January 1919, Major Bacon planned, instituted, and supervised the system by which an adequate number of properly qualified officers were secured for the Field Artillery.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922)
  

Home Town: Westbury, Long Island, New York

Baer, Joseph A.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph A. Baer, 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. During the active operations of the armies in the field in the St. Mihiel salient and in the Argonne offensive, Colonel Baer revealed marked ability in the inspection of conduct and methods and showed military tactical knowledge of a high order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Reading, Pennsylvania

Bagby, Philip H.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip H. Bagby, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Bagby served as Intelligence Liaison Officer between British General Headquarters and American General Headquarters from September to December 1918; as Director of Army Intelligence School, Langres, France, December 1918 and January 1919; as Assistant, G-2, Third Army, February to July 1919; then as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, American Forces in Germany. Charged at all times with duties of a most important nature, in the performance of which he manifested steadfast loyalty and military ability in delicate and vital matters, were of the greatest value. His rare powers of discernment, his tact and sound judgment contributed materially to the success of the commands with which he served.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Richmond, Virginia

Bailey, Charles J.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles J. Bailey, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General Bailey commanded the 81st Division with distinction throughout its operations, beginning 1 October 1918. The excellent conduct of this division was due, in a large measure, to his great military knowledge, energy, and zeal. He has shown qualities of able leadership and has rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: Jamestown, New York

Bailey, Pearce

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Pearce Bailey, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of the Division of Neuropsychiatry, Surgeon General's Office, in which capacity he displayed exceptional zeal, foresight, and good judgment in organizing, developing, and directing neuropsychiatric work in the Army on a high plane of efficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Baird, Clair W.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clair W. Baird, 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 Assistant to the Chief of Coast Artillery during the entire period of the war and as Chief of the Personnel Section from 24 September 1918, Colonel Baird displayed foresight, excellent judgment, and marked ability 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, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Baker, Frank C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank C. Baker, 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 Evacuation Hospital No. 6, at Chateau-Thierry, from June to August 1918, Colonel Baker so promptly arranged his hospital under most difficult conditions and with great resourcefulness and good judgment made such use of the inadequate means at his disposal that he was able to receive and evacuate after splendid treatment and in perfect order a large number of wounded from the Marne offensive at a time when that section of France was greatly demoralized.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Baker, Walter C.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter C. Baker, 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 Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Transportation Service from 15 April 1918 to 4 October 1920. In this position Colonel Baker demonstrated unusual executive and administrative ability, sound judgment and untiring energy, and contributed in a marked degree to the successful operations of the Transportation Service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania

Baldwin, Karl Ferguson

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Karl Ferguson Baldwin, Lieutenant 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, while serving as Military Attaché at Tokyo, Japan.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)
  

Home Town: East Liberty, Ohio

Ball, William G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William G. Ball, 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, in organizing and directing the Bakery Service of the Quartermaster Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, including the personal supervision of mechanical bakeries at Is-Sur-Tille, Bordeaux, Brest, and St. Nazaire, France. By his experience, initiative, and unremitting efforts Colonel Ball brought this important service to a high degree of efficiency in training of personnel, equipment of units, and the prompt supply of soft white bread to the armies of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chillicothe, Ohio

Ball, William L.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William L. Ball, Major (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of

the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Executive Officer, Statistical Division, Adjutant General's Office, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Ball displayed outstanding administrative and executive ability coordinating the work of various departments of that division and maintaining liaison with the personal adjutants of the various headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces and with the central records office in Bourges, France. With tireless energy and unremitting devotion to duty he met the grave responsibilities of his difficult position with signal distinction, contributing markedly to the successful operations of the Adjutant General's Department, American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: Woburn, Massachusetts

Baltzell, George F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George F. Baltzell, 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 Inspector, 42d Division; G-5, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces and G-3 Sixth Army Corps. While serving as G-5, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Baltzell was charged with the supervision of the Army schools, training inspections of troops, and the preparation of studies on military education. In all of these positions of great responsibility colonel Baltzell displayed professional attainments of high order, untiring energy and devotion to duty, and contributed in a very great degree to the satisfactory training of officers and troops of the American Expeditionary Forces and to the development of the present system of military schools in the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1934)
  

Home Town: Marianna, Florida

Bamford, Frank E.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank E. Bamford, 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 its Commanding Officer General Bamford organized and successfully conducted the Second Corps School. Successively in command of a battalion, regiment, brigade and division, he participated in the operations of American troops from Cantigny to those of the Meuse-Argonne. He later commanded the Army School at Langres, at all times bringing to bear upon his duties his sound judgment, high military attainment, and untiring zeal.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska

Bandholtz, Harry H.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry H. Bandholtz, 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 Bandholtz served in turn as Chief of Staff of the 27th Division, as Commander of the 58th Infantry Brigade, and as Provost Marshal General of the American Expeditionary Forces, in all of which capacities he displayed exceptional ability. His foresight, broad experience, and sound judgment resulted in the efficient reorganization and administration of the important Provost Marshal General's Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Constantine, Michigan

Banker, Grace D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grace D. Banker, 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. Grace Banker served with exceptional ability as Chief Operator in the Signal Corps exchange at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, and later in a similar capacity at 1st Army Headquarters. By untiring devotion to her exacting duties under trying conditions she did much to assure the success of the telephone service during the operations of the 1st Army against the St. Mihiel salient and to the north of Verdun.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: Passaic, New Jersey

Barber, Charles W.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles W. Barber, 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, and later as Chief of Staff, Base Section No. 2, during the period of its reorganization, Colonel Barber displayed exceptional administrative ability and was in a large measure responsible for the efficient organization created for the repatriation of troops through the Port of Bordeaux rendering services of signal worth.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: Woodbury, New Jersey

Barber, James Frank

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Frank Barber, 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 commanding the 30th Regiment of Engineers of the 70th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, by his marked ability and tireless energy, Colonel Barber's regiment was enabled to further the combat operations of the division, frequently building roads and bridges under fire. Charged with the duty of removing enemy mines and traps in front of the right of the 1st Army, he successfully accomplished a difficult and dangerous duty immediately following the Armistice, thereby rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bare, Walter E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter E. Bare, 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, while in command of the 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, A.E.F., operating near Cote-de-Chatillon and Landres-st-St. Georges to the Meuse-Argonne offensive during the month of October 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1923)
  

Home Town: Gadsden, Alabama

Barnes, Harry C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry C. Barnes, 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 commander of the 30th Artillery Brigade, Colonel Barnes planned and directed the operations of that unit with great skill and ability during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. As Chief of Staff of the Railway Artillery Reserve he rendered valuable services in the organization and operations of the Railway Artillery units.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919)
  

Home Town: Guthrie, Oklahoma

Barnes, John B.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John B. Barnes, 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. While serving successively as G-3 of the 5th and 80th Divisions from June until November 1918, and then as G-3, 9th Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Barnes rendered services of great value. By his tireless energy, foresight, sound tactical judgment, and intelligent cooperation he contributed largely to the success of the operations of those units.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Highland, West Virginia

Barnes, Joseph F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph F. Barnes, 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 Corps Adjutant of the 2d Army Corps, Colonel Barnes, by his able management and complete knowledge of all details of the Adjutant General's Department, established and operated with remarkable success the numerous branches of the Adjutant General's Office. Later as Adjutant General, First Army, he organized with rare initiative and administered with marked ability the operations of his important office, rendering services of inestimable value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Barney, James P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James P. Barney, Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff 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 Chief of Staff, G-2, of the 92d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Barney organized the entire system of supply for the division. Due to his administrative ability, exceptional foresight, and tireless energy, he handled numerous difficult problems of supply and transportation with great efficiency and success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: Townsend, Virginia

Barnhardt, George C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George C. Barnhardt, 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 28th Infantry, General Barnhardt handled his regiment so brilliantly under severe conditions during the St. Mihiel offensive, 12 and 13 September 1818, and during the battle of the Meuse-Argonne from 1 to 11 October 1918, that the regiment demonstrated an unusually high degree of efficiency and morale. He repeatedly displayed superior tactical judgment, and by his exceptional ability, leadership, and devotion to duty, he effectively executed the most difficult missions assigned to his regiment. Later, in command of the 2d Infantry Brigade and then the 178th Infantry Brigade, he again displayed high efficiency and military attainments, thereby rendering with all his commands important services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Norwood, North Carolina

Barnum, Malvern-Hill

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Malvern-Hill Barnum, 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 Barnum commanded with marked success the 183d Infantry Brigade from its organization to the close of active operations. The conduct of his brigade in the St. Die and Marcache sectors was indicative of his good leadership. As a member of the Inter-Allied Armistice Board, he has performed his many exacting duties with marked ability, address, and sound judgment, rendering services of the highest character to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Barry, Thomas H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas H. Barry, 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 Department Commander, Central Department, General Barry handled many difficult problems arising in that department during the war with rare judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Bash, Louis H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis H. Bash, 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 Bash supervised with tact and sound judgment the establishment of the important base ports of St. Nazaire and Brest, France. Later, while he was Adjutant General of the Services of Supply, his splendid knowledge of administration, his energy, and personal attention to duties were shown by the efficiency of his office, which met fully the diversified demands made upon it.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Peoria, Illinois

Baskette, Alvin K.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvin K. Baskette, 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 Baskette organized and coordinated the several activities of the Salvage Depot at St. Pierre de Corps, which was the largest and most important of such depots in the American Expeditionary Forces. By his zeal, tact, and ability in solving the various labor problems that arose in connection with the employment of many French civilians, he produced a high degree of economic efficiency in the operations of the Salvage Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee

Battle, Marion S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marion S. Battle, 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 Artillery Information Officer of the First Army, Colonel Battle efficiently operated this important service. Later, he commanded with distinction a regiment of artillery in the Army of occupation. Subsequently, as Provost Marshal of Paris, he performed duties of a most difficult nature with unfailing tact, efficiency, and sound judgment. He has demonstrated organizing ability and executive capacity to a marked degree, and he has been a contributing factor toward the raising of the morale and efficiency of the American Expeditionary Forces in Paris. He has rendered services of particular merit to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 60 (1920)
  

Home Town: Tarboro, North Carolina

Bayne, Hugh A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh A. Bayne, Lieutenant 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 Assistant Judge Advocate of the Services of Supply, as Counsel for the United States Prisoners of War Commission, Judge Advocate of the 80th Division and 9th Army Corps during combat operations in France, Lieutenant Colonel Bayne displayed untiring zeal, rare professional ability, and intellectual qualities of a high order. His special knowledge of the French language and the laws of France enabled him to render the Government services of immeasurable value and contributed markedly to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Bronxville, New York

Beach, William D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William D. Beach, 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 Officer, 176th Infantry Brigade, 88th Division, General Beach displayed organizing and training abilities of the highest order, and by the sound judgment, constant initiative, resourcefulness, and indefatigable energy, abundant tack, and thorough understanding of men which characterized his performance of duty as Brigade Commander, he contributed materially to successful operations of that Brigade and the 88th Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Beacham, Joseph W., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph W. Beacham, Jr., 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, 42d Division, from 10 May to 25 August 1918, by his extraordinary energy, initiative, exceptional executive and administrative ability, Colonel Beacham

rendered valuable services in overcoming many difficult problems of supply under most trying conditions, contributing largely to the successes of the division. Later, as Chief of Staff, 6th Division, from 26 August 1918 until 25 May 1919, by his intimate

knowledge of staff duties, his clear conception of the requirements of troops of the line and by his devotion to duty and marked ability he contributed in a large measure to the progress of the division, thereby rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Beck, Robert McC, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert McC Beck, Jr., 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 Beck showed extraordinary efficiency in directing the staff work of the 32d Division at the Second Battle of the Marne and in the operations near Soissons and north of Verdun, France, from July to October 1918. In the preparations for battle and in the reorganizations between battles, he ably handled the many difficult situations that presented themselves.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Wickford, Rhode Island

Beckham, David Y.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David Y. Beckham, 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 Officer in Charge of War Risk Insurance in the War Department, Colonel Beckham organized, perfected, and directed in a highly efficient manner the system of handling insurance and other relief features of the War Risk Insurance Act. To his tact, vision, marked ability, and loyal devotion to duty is largely due the success attained in the handling of a tremendous amount of business and the insuring of more than 90 per cent of the United States Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Bardstown, Kentucky

Beebe, Royden E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Royden E. Beebe (0-18447), 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 Chief of Staff, 82d Division; Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 2d Division, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Army Corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Burlington, Vermont

Beeuwkes, Henry

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Beeuwkes, 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 Beeuwkes rendered especially valuable services as Inspector of Hospitalization of Troops in the field. By tireless energy in the performance of his duties he assisted greatly in raising the efficiency of this service and in bettering the facilities for the care and evacuation of the wounded of our armies.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Behn, Sosthenes

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sosthenes Behn, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Behn served in turn as Liaison Officer with the French Department of Posts and Telegraphs, as Executive to the Chief Signal Officer, as Commander of a Field Signal Battalion, and as Assistant to the Chief Signal Officer, First Army. In all of these capacities he demonstrated marked ability and performed exceptionally meritorious service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Havana, Cuba

Bell, George, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George Bell, Jr., 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 Bell led his command with distinction, in the offensive operations with the British which resulted in the capture of Hamel and Hamel Woods, and in the fighting on the Meuse that gained

the villages of Marcheville, St. Hilaire, and a portion of Bois-de-Forges. The successful operations of the division which he trained and commanded in combat were greatly influenced by his energy and abilities as a commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

*Bell, James Franklin (KIA)

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to James Franklin Bell, 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 Division, Cantonment, and Department Commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919)
  

Home Town: Shelbyville, Kentucky