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Bender, Louis B.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis B. Bender, 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 Bender served in the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, as Assistant Director of Supplies from July 1918 until December 1918, and Director of Supplies from December 1918 until September 1919. By his sound judgment, unfailing energy, and unusual ability he rendered serviced of the greatest value in both capacities. He met the many military commercial problems which confronted him with a broad vision and solved them with unvarying judgment and skill, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces in positions of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Charleston, Washington

Benedict, Jay L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jay L. Benedict, 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 the organization and administration of the Procurement and Discharge Section of the Personnel Branch, Colonel Benedict's energy, intelligent application, and good judgment have contributed greatly to the solution of the many difficult personnel problems pertaining to the procurement and discharge of officers, and the building up of the Officers' Reserve Corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919)
  

Home Town: Hastings, Nebraska

Bennion, Howard S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Howard S. Bennion, 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 Chief Camouflage Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, from October 1917 until February 1919, in a position of responsibility Lieutenant Colonel Bennion rendered conspicuous service in an entirely new field of endeavor. By his tireless energy, sound judgment, and marked technical ability he organized and placed the work of the Camouflage Section on a practical and highly efficient bases and directed it functions in a most satisfactory manner, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Vernon, Utah

Berry, Harry S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry S. Berry, 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 115th Field Artillery during its organization and training, Colonel Berry displayed marked efficiency, great resourcefulness, and military attainments of a high order. He commanded a grouping of his regiment and other French and American Artillery units in the Meuse-Argonne offensive; also a grouping of his regiment and other 155-millimeter howitzers in the operation of the Second Army, and by his skilled and energetic handling of his command played an important part in the success of these operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Hendersonville, Tennessee

Bethel, Walter A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter A. Bethel, 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 Judge Advocate of the American Expeditionary Forces, General Bethel organized this important department and administered its affairs with conspicuous efficiency from the date of the arrival

in France of the first American combat troops. His marked legal ability and sound judgment were important factors in the splendid work of his department, and he at all times handled with success the various military and international problems that arose as a result of the operation of our armies.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Smyrna, Ohio

Bevans, James L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James L. Bevans, 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. Colonel Bevans served with distinction as Chief Surgeon of the Third Army Corps, where he solved important problems of sanitation and evacuation with conspicuous success. He showed marked administrative ability during the final phases of the Argonne-Meuse offensive, when, through his sound judgment and efficient supervision of the medical and sanitary services under his direction, many lives were saved, thereby rendering valuable service to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Decatur, Illinois

Biddle, John

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Biddle, 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 American troops in England, by his tact and diplomacy in handling intricate problems, General Biddle made possible the successful transshipment of many thousands of men to France. To his executive ability and efficient handling, control, and dispatch of casual troops through England is largely due.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Grosse Ile, Michigan

*Biddle, Nicholas

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Nicholas Biddle, 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 Intelligence Officer, in charge of the City of New York, during the entire period of American participation in the World war. Colonel Biddle's ability as an organizer, his broad experience in large affairs, contributed largely to the failure of the enemy to thwart our military efforts in the City of New York by espionage, sabotage, and propaganda.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Billings, Frank

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Billings, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in the organization and administration of the Division of Reconstruction of the Medical Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Bingham, Ernest G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest G. Bingham, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the Paris District, Colonel Bingham most efficiently directed the coordination of the work of the hospitals and hospital and ambulance trains in the region of the Paris group during the Second Battle of the Marne. By his untiring zeal and his exact understanding of conditions he most ably handled the limited hospital resources of the district of Paris, permitting the clearing of the battle field of the wounded and the proper provision for their care. In all these tasks he showed professional attainments of the highest order, unflagging energy, and great devotion to duty.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Talladega, Alabama

Birnie, Upton, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Upton Birnie, Jr., 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 principal assistant in the Operations Section, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Birnie has by his thorough military knowledge, loyalty, and devotion to duty materially assisted in attaining the success of that section of the General Staff.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1920)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bishop, Harry G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry G. Bishop, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in Command of the 3d Field Artillery Brigade, during the battles of the Argonne-Meuse, and in the subsequent advance to Sedan, by his skill and able leadership, General Bishop rendered exceptionally valuable service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Goshen, Indiana

Bishop, Percy Poe

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Percy Poe Bishop, 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 Secretary of the General Staff and in the organization and coordination of matters relating to the commissioned personnel of the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Powells, Tennessee

Bishop, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Bishop, 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. At Orleans, France, by his great ability, initiative, and tact, Lieutenant Colonel Bishop enlisted the sympathies of the French authorities and people, obtained buildings, organized and enlarged the base hospital, and contributed materially to the care of the sick and wounded during the operations of 1918. He has rendered services of much value. This efficient hospitalization was later adopted as a model by the French medical service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Bjornstad, Alfred W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred W. Bjornstad, 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 of the Army General Staff College at Langres, General Bjornstad organized and conducted the institution during the first and second courses. Although he was without adequate material or personnel, by the energy and great efforts he put forth he established a school which provided our armies with staff officers in a minimum of time.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 80 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

Black, William M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William M. Black, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Engineers, in planning and administering the engineer and military railway services during World War I.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918)
  

Home Town: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Blake, Joseph A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph A. Blake, 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 Consultant for the District of Paris, and Commanding Officer of the Red Cross Hospital No. 2, Colonel Blake efficiently standardized surgical procedures, especially in the recent methods of treating fractures. His remarkable talent has materially reduced the suffering and loss of life among our wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Blanck, Carroll T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carroll T. Blanck, 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 connection with the control and operation of the telephone and telegraph service of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Los Angeles, California

Blanding, Albert H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert H. Blanding, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United

States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, while serving as Commanding General of the 53d Infantry Brigade of the 27th Division throughout the entire period of active operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 118 (1919)
  

Home Town: Bartow, Florida

Bliss, Edward G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward G. Bliss, 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 Executive Officer in the Office of the Director General of Transportation, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Bliss was charged with the responsibility for the organization of the personnel and the administration of the Transportation Corps. His sound judgment, high administrative and executive ability, untiring energy and devotion to duty constituted highly important assets of the Transportation Corps and contributed materially to the success of that organization during its services with the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Fort Totten, New York

Bliss, Tasker H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Tasker H. Bliss, 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 his most exceptional services as Assistant Chief of Staff, acting Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, in which important positions his administrative ability and professional attainments were of great value to our armies. As Chief of the American section of the Supreme War Council, General Bliss has taken an important part in the shaping of the policies that have brought victory to our cause.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918)
  

Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania

Bloor, Alfred W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred W. Bloor, 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 142d Infantry, 36th Division, including the period of its reorganization and training and during its combat operations in France, Colonel Bloor displayed untiring energy, administrative and executive ability, and sound tactical judgment, these qualities, coupled with unremitting devotion to duty and hi qualities of leadership, contributing in a conspicuous way to the success of the 36th Division in its operations against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Austin, Texas

Boak, Seibert D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Seibert D. Boak, Colonel (Dental 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 Dental Section of the Army Sanitary School at Langres, France, from January to December 1918, Colonel Boak displayed organizing and training ability and accomplishments of the highest order in successfully directing the classification and training of dental officers for field service, thereby rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: West Virginia

Bolles, Frank C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank C. Bolles, 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 Bolles commanded, with keen tactical ability, the 39th Infantry throughout the various campaigns in which the Fourth Division participated until the early stages of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, when he was wounded. By his exceptional ability and energetic leadership he proved to be an important factor in the successes of his command during its active operations against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Rolla, Missouri

Booth, Alfred J.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred J. Booth, 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 Assistant to the Adjutant General, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Booth was charged with the important duty of verifying, preparing, and distributing all orders and bulletins issued from General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. To his painstaking efforts are due the accuracy with which these orders were drawn and the promptness with which they were distributed. He organized and efficiently supervised the administration of The Adjutant General's printing plant at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. To his untiring zeal is largely due the success with which it handled a tremendous volume of printed matter, rendering important service to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Albany, New York

Booth, Ewing E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ewing E. Booth, 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 Booth commanded, with great ability and gallantry, the 8th Infantry Brigade in the operations which forced the reluctant enemy to evacuate Bois-du-Feys, Bois-de-Malaumont, Bois-de- Peut-de-Faus, and Bois-de-Foret in September and October 1918. His splendid leadership was an important factor in these actions.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Pueblo, Colorado

Boothe, Earle

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earle Boothe, Lieutenant 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. Colonel Boothe reorganized and administered with marked distinction the Central Records Office of the American Expeditionary Forces. He handled the complex problems constantly arising with great discretion, displaying keen perception amid the maze of details involved in the reporting of casualties and change of status of officers and soldiers. With unflagging energy and exceptional ability he performed a task of great magnitude.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: South Pasadena, California

Boughton, Edward J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward J. Boughton, Lieutenant 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. Lieutenant Colonel Boughton served with distinction as Head of the International Law Division in the Office of the Judge Advocate, American Expeditionary Forces. Through his extensive knowledge of international law and diplomatic ability, he was of the utmost assistance in handling many delicate questions involving relations between the American and allied armies.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Denver, Colorado

Bowditch, Edward, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward Bowditch, 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. At the Army General Staff College, as Assistant to G-3, Headquarters, 1st Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Bowditch rendered service of distinction, always showing himself able in time of emergency, aggressive in action, and possessed of tact and sound judgment. As aid-de-camp to the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, he displayed unflagging energy and devotion to duties of great importance. His military attainments were of marked character proving of utmost assistance in the handling of difficult situations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Bowen, William S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William S. Bowen, 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. From September 1918 to June 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Bowen, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 29th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Bowen displayed the highest qualities of a staff officer and by his untiring energy, good judgment, and devotion to duty he contributed in a marked degree to the success of his division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska

Bowley, Albert J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert J. Bowley, 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 Bowley commanded the 17th Field Artillery, and later the 2d Field Artillery Brigade, in the active operations from July to November 1918. The artillery support under his direction in the engagements near Chateau-Thierry, near Soissons, those in the St. Mihiel salient, Blanc Mont Ridge, and in the Meuse-Argonne region were important factors in the great successes gained.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Bowman, George T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George T. Bowman, 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 a Subsection of G-1 of the General Staff at General Headquarters, Colonel Bowman prepared the priority schedules for the movement of troops from the United States to France, directed replacements during active operations, prepared the order of battle data, and conserved many important and confidential records of the personnel of the American Expeditionary Forces. By his marked executive ability and loyal cooperation in all details of his important task he has given services of noteworthy consequence to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 35 (1920)
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

*Boyd, Carl

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Carl Boyd, 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 military attaché to the American Embassy in Paris, Colonel Boyd performed services of a most distinguished character. Later, as senior aid-de-camp to the Commander in Chief, he displayed remarkable ability, sound judgment, and tact in the many varied negotiations with the allied commanders and other allied officials, rendering services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Adairsville, Georgia

Brabson, Fay W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fay W. Brabson, 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 an Instructor of the Army General Staff College, Langres, France, May to September 15, 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Brabson performed exceptionally meritorious services to the Government in instructing and preparing student officers to function in the important and responsible positions as General Staff officers with troops.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Greenville, Tennessee

Brabson, Joe Reese

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joe Reese Brabson, 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. As Chief of Staff of the 28th Division during the Marne-Aisne offensive, Lieutenant Colonel Brabson rendered conspicuous service. Later as an Instructor of the Fourth Course at the Army General Staff College at Langres he ably assisted in the instruction of a large number of officers recommended for General Staff duty. Upon completion of his duty at the staff school he served with marked success as G-5 of the Second Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)
  

Home Town: Greenville, Tennessee

Bradley, Alfred E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred E. Bradley, 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 Surgeon, American Expeditionary Forces, General Bradley gave his utmost energy and undivided devotion to the duty of planning and organizing the work of the Medical Department in France during a period fraught with untold difficulties. To his foresight was largely due the successful operations of that department when it was called upon to meet the demands that were subsequently made upon it.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Frewsburg, New York

Bradley, James J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James J. Bradley, 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 Training and Instruction Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, in initiating and standardizing the training and instruction of the Army during its formative period.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Brees, Herbert J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Herbert J. Brees, Colonel (General Staff), 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 Brees served with distinction as Chief of Staff of the 91st Division throughout its training period and during the greater part of its active operations. His marked administrative ability was reflected in the successes of this division during the first phases of the Meuse-Argonne operations. Later, as Chief of Staff of the 7th Army Corps, he rendered invaluable services in perfecting the necessary organization for the march into the German territory, overcoming grave difficulties in securing supplies and equipment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Laramie, Wyoming

Brennan, Cecelia

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Cecelia Brennan, 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 Chief Nurse of the Toul Hospital Center, France, during World War I, Nurse Brennan contributed largely to the successful care of over 10,000 sick and wounded by her skillful, tactful, and able direction of the work of the nurses at this center.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brent, Charles H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Brent, 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. As Senior Headquarters Chaplain, Major Brent organized the Chaplains' School and established a schematic system of religious effort, enabling all chaplains throughout France to further these excellent results which have marked their duties amongst the troops. By his loyal spirit of cooperation, his marked ability, and by his masterful attainments he has rendered services of most conspicuous merit and lasting value to the American Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Brett, Lloyd M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lloyd M. Brett, 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 Brett commanded the 160th Infantry Brigade with particular efficiency in the markedly successful operations resulting in the occupation of the Dannevoux sector in October 1918. In the actions near Imecourt and Buzancy in November his brigade broke the enemy's resistance. Due to his masterful ability and brilliant leadership, these operations proved a crowning success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Malden, Massachusetts

Brett, Sereno E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sereno E. Brett, Major (Armor), 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 Instructor at Tank Center, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Brett organized and trained the 327th Battalion (Light) Tanks. Later, as Commander of the 326th Battalion (Light) Tanks, he vigorously and skillfully led it in the St. Mihiel offensive over a terrain rendered most difficult through four years of enemy entrenching. Succeeding to the command of the 1st Brigade, Tank Corps, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, he ably devotedly, and courageously commanded his brigade from 26 September to 10 November 1918; during this period of 46 days his brigade supported eight of the division of the First Army in 18 separate attacks. By his brilliant professional attainments, technical ability, and

unusual leadership he contributed in a marked manner to the success of the First Army and rendered most conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Corvallis, Oregon