Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Brewster, Andre W.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Andre W. Brewster, 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 Brewster organized and administered with marked ability the Inspector General's Department of the American Expeditionary Forces, and his soldierly characteristics and unceasing labors influenced greatly the attainment of efficiency in the American Army in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bricker, Edwin D.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin D. Bricker, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Ordnance Purchasing Officer and later as Ordnance Representative on the General Purchasing Board, Colonel Bricker conducted negotiations with marked success for material needed to supplement the supply from the United States. He worked tirelessly and with unflagging energy to the end that there would be no shortage in supplies sent to the troops at the front. At all times exercising sound judgment and discernment in times of emergency, he achieved marked successes.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Bridges, Charles H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Bridges, 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 during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section of the 2d Division, and later as Assistant Chief of Staff, First Section of the 6th Army Corps, Colonel Bridges performed creditably duties of great importance in connection with the Services of Supply, communication, and the movements of troops of his units, rendering services of value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Jerseyville, Illinois

Briggs, Raymond W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Raymond W. Briggs, 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 Remount Service, American Expeditionary Forces; as Colonel of the 311th and 304th Field Artillery, the training of which units he developed to a high degree, commanding the latter in action with distinction, as Commanding General of the 18th and 8th Field Artillery Brigades, which units he developed to a high state of efficiency; and as Commanding General of Camp Knox, Kentucky, during and after the period of demobilization.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brooke, Roger G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roger G. Brooke, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. From September 1917 until December 1918, as Senior Instructor in charge of the educational training of medical officers and enlisted men of the Medical Department at the Medical Officers' Training Camp, Camp Greenleaf, Georgia, Colonel Brooke directed and coordinated the work of its several special schools with great efficiency. By his untiring efforts, devotion to his duties, and brilliant professional ability he was largely responsible for the successful training of 10,000 officers and 70,000 men, thereby rendering conspicuous service to the Government in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Sandy Spring, Maryland

Brooks, Harlow

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harlow Brooks, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Medical Consultant to the First Army and later as Chief Medical Consultant of the Second Army, by the application of principles of prevention and treatment which resulted in a marked reduction in the complications and mortality of influenza and other epidemic diseases and lessened the strain on the evacuation service already overtaxed by battle casualties, through early segregation and hospitalization within the front areas. After the armistice, Colonel Brooks, in addition to these duties, was placed in charge of all hospitals of the Second Army, where, by reorganizing the hospital service and establishing courses of instruction and clinical conferences for medical officers, he largely contributed to the betterment of the medical service of the Second Army with a consequent saving of the lives of many American and French soldiers.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Brown, Fred R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred R. Brown, 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 Lieutenant Colonel, 313th Infantry, from July 1917 until July 1918, throughout its organization and training period, Colonel Brown displayed marked efficiency. From August until December 1918, he commanded the 368th Infantry with indefatigable energy, exceptional initiative, and resourcefulness in all its combat operations. Later, as Commanding Officer, 58th Infantry, as military commander of Coblenz, Germany, and as Officer in Charge of Civil Affairs in the area occupied by Third Army Troops, he performed a difficult and responsible task with conspicuous success, maintaining at all times a high state of discipline and morale among the troops and civilian population, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces, in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Cornell, Illinois

Brown, Hobart B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hobart B. Brown, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. From September 1917 until April 1918, by his broad experience and sound judgment, Colonel Brown organized and commanded with exceptional ability the 104th Military Police. From April to October 1918, a Lieutenant Colonel, 116th Infantry, and Colonel, 114th Infantry, he showed himself to be resourceful and energetic and at all times equal to any emergency which arose. As Deputy Provost Marshall General, American Expeditionary Forces, from October 1918 to February 1919, he displayed marked ability in a position of great responsibility, thereby rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Brown, Katharine

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Katharine Brown, 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 during world War I. As Chief Nurse of the Nantes Hospital Center, France, Chief Nurse Brown supervised and directed the nursing care of more than 4,000 patients. Her good judgment, tact, foresight, and energy resulted in most successful accomplishments on the part of the nursing force of that center.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Brown, Lytle

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lytle Brown, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Director of the War Plans Division, for his skill and good judgment in handling the many and varied questions of training, organization and policy that have been acted on by the War Plans Division during World

War I.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee

Brown, Preston

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Preston Brown, 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 Staff of the 2d Division, General Brown directed the details of the battles near Chateau-Thierry, Soissons, and at the St. Mihiel salient with great credit. Later, in command of the 3d Division in the Argonne-Meuse offensive, at a most critical time, by his splendid judgment and energetic action, his division was able to carry to a successful conclusion the operations at Claire-Chene and at Hill 294.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky

Brown, Will H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Will H. Brown, Lieutenant Colonel (Motor Transport 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 Motor Transport Officer, Base Section No. 1, St. Nazaire, France, Lieutenant Colonel Brown was charged with the important duty of the receipt of motor transportation arriving from overseas, the general supervision and operations of large reception parks where motor vehicles were set up and made ready for service, and for the instruction and direction of the personnel of convoys distributing vehicles to

division, corps, and army troops. The grave responsibilities thus placed upon Colonel Brown were carried out by him in a signally successful way. He displayed unusual initiative, sound judgment, and high professional skill, contributing in a very material way to the successful operations of the American forces in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana

Brown, William C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William C. Brown, 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 Inspector, Quartermaster Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, from November 1917 until December 1918, throughout the zone of operations, Colonel Brown displayed the greatest zeal, utmost devotion to duty, and indefatigable efforts. By his long experience, marked efficiency, and tireless energy, he made highly intelligent inspections and recommendations, thereby enabling the Quartermaster Corps to improve the services of supply and the saving of a large quantity of important material.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)
  

Home Town: St. Peter, Minnesota

Browne, Beverly F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Beverly F. Browne, 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 Browne organized and conducted the schools for artillery information service and the counter battery service in France in October and November 1917. He participated in preparation and execution of artillery plans for First Army for the St. Mihiel offensive in September 1918, and commanded the 166th Field Artillery Brigade in October 1918, and the Corps Artillery, First Army corps, 1 to 11 November 1918, during the final assault of the

First Army. His high professional attainments, sound tactical judgment, and devotion to duty contributed materially to the successful operation of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Accomac, Virginia

Browning, William S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William S. Browning, 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 a member of the American Section of the Supreme War Council, by his ability and his clear and sound conception of the constantly changing military situation, Colonel Browning has rendered invaluable aid in solving the many complex problems that have come before the Supreme War Council.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Bruff, Austin J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Austin J. Bruff, 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, in the reorganization and administration of the Property and Financial Departments at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, which underwent an enormous expansion in the early

stages of the war. Later, Lieutenant Colonel Bruff rendered unusual and highly meritorious services in developing in England the manufacture of various special and service types of small-arms ammunition, thereby securing for the American Expeditionary Forces a certain and readily available source of supply of this indispensable material.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

Bryant, Mortimer D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mortimer D. Bryant, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United

States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As a machine-gun officer of his division and later as Colonel, 107th Infantry, Colonel Bryant displayed rare qualities of courageous leadership, sound tactical judgment, and technical skill of a high order. His ability as an organizer and administrator and his unremitting devotion to duty enabled him to render the Government services of inestimable value in positions of responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Bryden, William

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Bryden, 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 Department of Field Gunnery, School of Fire for Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, From September 1917 to May 1918, and as Assistant Commandant of that school from May 1918 to October 1918, General Bryden displayed organizing ability and other professional attainments of a high order in developing and conducting a sound course of instruction in the principles of field gunnery.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921)
  

Home Town: Chelsea, Massachusetts

Buchan, Fred E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred E. Buchan, 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. As Assistant, G-3, 2d Army Corps, and later as G-3 of that organization, Colonel Buchan displayed military talent of a high order in the training of the organizations of the corps for battle. During operations which broke the Hindenburg line, between Cambrai and St. Quentin, he assisted in the planning and execution of operations of great moment with exceptional ability and tireless energy, and contributed to a high degree to the successes of the operation.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri

Buckey, Mervyn C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mervyn C. Buckey, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, while serving as Military Attaché at Rome, Italy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Bullard, Robert L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert L. Bullard, Lieutenant 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 the course of this war, General Bullard commanded in turn the first American division to take its place in the front lines in France, the 3d Corps, and the Second Army. He participated in operations in reduction of the Marne salient and in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He was in command of the Second Army when the German resistance west of the Meuse was shattered.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918)
  

Home Town: Lafayette, Alabama

Bunnell, George W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George W. Bunnell, 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 101st Engineer Regiment, from August 1917 until April 1919, during its organization, training, and in all its combat operations, Colonel Bunnell performed all his tasks with unusual efficiency and in a manner that reflected credit of a high degree upon him. By his careful and thorough preparation, rare judgment, skillful and energetic leadership, and sound tactical and technical knowledge he contributed in a marked degree to the successes achieved by his regiment and the 26th Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts

Burgher, Emil H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emil H. Burgher, Major (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 Regimental Surgeon of the 138th Infantry, Major Burgher supervised the care of the wounded during the Argonne offensive. With untiring energy and ability of a high order, displaying personal courage under shell fire, personally rallying his men and directing them forward, he was an inspiration to all. His dressing station was placed to within a few hundred yards of the front lines whenever the terrain rendered the passage of ambulances impossible. His zeal, devotion to duty, and efficient services added greatly to the morale of all who served with him.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Burkham, Robert

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Burkham, 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. By his exceptional ability and energy, Lieutenant Colonel Burkham successfully organized and put into efficient practice the claims department of the rents, requisitions, and claims service. The successful handling of the many complex problems in respect to the adjustment of claims was due, in a large measure, to his high professional attainments and sound judgment. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Burnett, Charles

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Burnett, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As G-3 of the 30th Division during its operations in Belgium and northern France, subsequent to the armistice, Colonel Burnett functioned as Chief of Staff at Base Section No. 1 in a most creditable manner. He has rendered services of much value to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Carlinville, Illinois

Burnett, Frank C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank C. Burnett, 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 Burnett commanded, with distinction, a battalion of the first American regiment to occupy trenches in France, and participated in the repulses of the first raid made by the enemy upon American troops. As Deputy Adjutant General, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, he has performed his manifold duties with ability and sound judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Knoxville, Iowa

Burns, James H.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James H. Burns, 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 Chief of the Explosives Branch, Design Section, Gun Division, in which capacity he was charged with the production of sufficient explosives, propellants, and shell loading for the needs of the American Government and her allies; and later as Chief of the Explosives Section, Production Division with securing the necessary production of explosives, propellants and assembly of ammunition to meet the needs of America.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Pawling, New York

Burns, Sophy M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sophy M. Burns, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of Base Hospital No. 116, at Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, France, and later as Chief Nurse of Mobile Hospital No. 9, American Expeditionary Forces, in the field during the World War, First Lieutenant Burns rendered conspicuous services by her unusual executive ability, tact, good judgment, and faithfulness to detail in caring for the large number of sick and wounded under her charge.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: St. Francis, Wisconsin

Burr, George W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George W. Burr, 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 Director of Purchase, Storage, and Traffic, General Staff, General Burr has had under his supervision during the last several months most important and complicated operations in relation to the cancellation of contracts, the adjustment of claims, the disposal of surplus supplies and the storage of materials that have accumulated during the war or that have been delivered by manufacturers since the armistice.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Sedalia, Missouri

Burrell, George Arthur

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George Arthur Burrell, 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, in research work pertaining to gas warfare. Colonel Burrell was in charge of the Research Division, and its organization was doubtless the greatest of its kind ever formed. It accomplished remarkable results of the greatest importance to our military forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Burtt, Wilson B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wilson B. Burtt, 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 Staff of the 5th Corps, General Burtt displayed great tact and judgment in the organization of that command. He directed with marked ability the staff work of his corps during the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives and was a potent factor in insuring the successes of his organization in that campaign.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: LaGrange, Illinois

Bury, Frederick E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick E. Bury, 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, American Forces in Russia.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Marion, Indiana

Butner, Henry W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry W. Butner, 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 Butner commanded, with marked distinction, the 1st Field Artillery Brigade from 18 August to 11 November 1918, displaying at all times keen tactical ability, initiative, and loyal devotion to duty. By his high military attainments and sound judgment he proved to be a material factor in the successes achieved by the divisions whose advances he supported.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: Stony Ridge, North Carolina

Byllesby, Henry M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry M. Byllesby, 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. As General Purchasing Agent for the American Expeditionary Forces at Base Section No. 3, in Great Britain, from May to December 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Byllesby displayed great energy, a comprehensive knowledge of large business affairs, and executive ability of the highest order. By his broad experience, foresight, and splendid ability to cooperate with representatives of our allies, he solved many difficult problems of fuel supply with conspicuous success and in a manner which insured at critical times a plentiful supply of coal, both for our transport service and our troops in France, thereby rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Cabell, Henry C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry C. Cabell, 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, while in charge of War Risk Insurance matters and later in charge of the Appointment Division. By his untiring efforts in dealing with other departments and the public, Colonel Cabell expedited the dispatch of official business and the solution of intricate problems arising under new laws. He rendered services of great merit.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922)
  

Home Town: Richmond, Virginia

Caffey, Benjamin F., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin F. Caffey, Jr., 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 Caffey rendered valuable services as Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, and later as Acting Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Division; Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 8th Army Corps, and Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 36th Division, participating in all the operations of the 1st Division and 1st Army. By his remarkably keen foresight, his rare qualities of leadership, his fearless courage and sound judgment and ability, he contributed immeasurably to the success attained by the commands with which he served and rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1929)
  

Home Town: Salt Lake City, Utah

Call, Lewis W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lewis W. Call, 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 Chief of the Contracts and Claims Section, Judge Advocate General's Office, from 1917 to 1920. Colonel Call's knowledge of the law, sound judgment, and application enabled him

to deal promptly and effectively with the many perplexing questions arising with respect to contracts, requisitions, and compulsory orders which formed the bases of claims against the Government during the war period.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 28 (1921)
  

Home Town: Garrett Park, Maryland

Callan, Robert E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert E. Callan, 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 Staff of the Army Artillery, First Army, General Callan exhibited ability in organization of that unit. Later, as Commanding General of the 33d Coast Artillery Brigade, he displayed high technical ability. Though confronted with innumerable difficulties, he developed the heavy artillery regiments under his command into combat units of remarkable efficiency, which units proved to be of the utmost value during the St. Mihiel and Meuse- Argonne offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1920)
  

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee

Cameron, Reba G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Reba G. Cameron, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the General Hospital at Plattsburgh Barracks, New York, and later as Chief Nurse of the General Hospital at Hampton, Virginia, during the demobilization period, First Lieutenant Cameron's services were such as to call for special commendation. Whether by day or night, in emergency or routine work, she never failed to respond efficiently to every call. By her conscientious, unselfish devotion to duty, and cheerful cooperative manner she was an example and an inspiration to her entire staff, and was in large measure responsible for the marked success of these special hospitals.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Taunton, Massachusetts

Canfield, Edward, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward Canfield, Jr., 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. Lieutenant Colonel Canfield served as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, of the 4th Division, and organized the entire system of supply for the division. He trained and supervised the personnel and the operation of the administrative sections. He handled all problems connected with supply and transportation with such efficiency and success that the division was never short of either rations or ammunition. He proved himself to be an officer of the greatest administrative ability, exceptional foresight, and tireless energy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Middletown, New York

Cannon, Walter B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter B. Cannon, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Director of Physiological Research for the American Expeditionary Forces in France, Lieutenant Colonel Cannon's activities in connection with the development of a standard method for the resuscitation of the wounded and in organizing, instructing, and directing the work of shock teams in hospitals at the front reflected professional skill and judgment of the highest order and resulted in saving many lives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Carleton, Guy

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guy Carleton, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I as Commanding General at Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina, in organizing and training corps and Army troops during the war.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas

Carson, Clifford C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clifford C. Carson, 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 Carson organized and commanded the training centers for the instruction of officers for the Tractor Artillery of the American Expeditionary Forces. In this new and important field of activity he rendered conspicuously meritorious service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Muncie, Indiana

Carson, John M.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John M. Carson, 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 Quartermaster, Line of Communications, American Expeditionary Forces, and later as Deputy Chief Quartermaster, American Expeditionary Forces, positions of great responsibility. Due to General Carson's ability and energy he perfected and directed the organization and operation of the Quartermaster Corps of the Line of Communications. Later he skillfully carried out the plans and projects to make the Quartermaster Corps an unfailing auxiliary to the combat troops of the American Expeditionary Forces. He has rendered services of much value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Carter, Arthur H.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur H. Carter (0-104789), Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While on duty in the office of the Chief of Field Artillery, Colonel Carter displayed great ability in developing the organization of the Field Artillery Central Officers' Training School; he then proceeded to Camp Taylor, established this school, and administered it in an exceptionally meritorious manner during the remainder of the war.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Leesburg, Virginia