Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Carter, Jesse McL.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse McL. Carter, 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 Chief of the Militia Bureau, General Carter conceived and directed the organization of the United States Guards and utilized these and other forces most effectively in the important work of

safeguarding the utilities and industries of the Nation essential to the prosecution of the war.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: Farmington, Missouri

Carter, William Harding

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Harding Carter, 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, between 26 August 1917 and 13 March 1918, General Carter handled many difficult problems arising in that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Carty, John J.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. Carty, 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. Colonel Carty was largely instrumental in securing from the telephone and telegraph companies of the United States the best talent available to meet the urgent requirements of the Signal Corps at the outbreak of the war. He has served with marked distinction as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces and his brilliant professional attainments and sound judgment have rendered his services of exceptional value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Short Hills, New Jersey

Casad, Adam F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adam F. Casad, 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 Deputy Chief Ordnance Officer at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Casad exercised conspicuous initiative and sound judgment in the supervision of ordnance activities. With tireless energy he organized and administered the work of the Ordnance Department in the zone of the Armies. As representative of the Ordnance Department at Chaumont, he showed wide vision and full comprehension of conditions and needs of the service, working with exceptional devotion to prevent any stoppage in the supply of ordnance material.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)
  

Home Town: Wichita, Kansas

Castner, Joseph Compton

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph Compton Castner, 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 9th Infantry Brigade, General Castner displayed conspicuous tenacity of purpose and a determination to overcome all obstacles. At the Bois des Rappes in the St. Mihiel salient and ensuing actions, his brigade effectively routed the enemy. The success of his command was in a large measure due to the splendid training and excellent leadership given it by the Commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Catron, Thomas B., II

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas B. Catron, II, Major (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 an Instructor at the Army Intelligence School, Major Catron performed important duties with marked zeal and ability, aiding materially in the efficient training of a large number of officers for the Intelligence Service of the units of our Armies in the field.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cavanaugh, James B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James B. Cavanaugh, 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 Commander of an Engineer regiment, Colonel Cavanaugh rendered great assistance in the early development of the American port at Bassens. As Assistant Chief of Staff in charge of the Administrative Section of the Services of Supply, he exhibited rare qualities and marked ability in the solution of many problems of policy. His efforts in connection with the repatriation of American troops have been of conspicuous merit.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Olympia, Washington

Chaffee, Adna R.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adna R. Chaffee, 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. At Army General Staff College Colonel Chaffee displayed military attainments of a high order, contributing efficiently to the training of a large number of officers. He performed tasks of great difficulty with marked distinction as G-3 of the 81st Division and later of the 7th Corps. Later, as Chief of the Third Section, General Staff, 3d Corps, he acted with sound judgment and wide comprehension of existing conditions in the discharge of the grave responsibilities connected with his office during the closing days of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, handling perplexing problems with keen energy and wise discernment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Manila, Philippine Islands

Chamberlain, John L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John L. Chamberlain, 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 Inspector General of the Army, General Chamberlain has contributed to the efficiency of all departments and bureaus of the Military Establishment and to the successful execution of the military program.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: South Livonia, New York

Chamberlain, Weston P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Weston P. Chamberlain, 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 Sanitary Inspector of the Army within the continental limits of the Untied States during the World War, Colonel Chamberlain displayed efficiency in organizing and administering a sanitary inspection service during the period of mobilization, active operations, and demobilization. His achievements in this capacity were of great value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922)
  

Home Town: Bristol, Maine

Chamberlaine, William

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Chamberlaine, 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 General of the Railway Artillery Reserve, General Chamberlaine rendered valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces in the operations of the Railway Artillery units during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920)
  

Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia

Chamberlin, Stephen J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stephen J. Chamberlin, 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. As Acting Dispatch Officer at Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 15 November 1917 to 6 September 1918, Major Chamberlin displayed marked ability in handling the movements of troops through the port, assigning units and detachments to camps, convoys, and ships, and by foresight, thorough organization, and hard work arranged for the smooth working of troop movements, prevented congestion at the camps and piers, thus enabling the transports to sail at the appointed time with the appropriate number of troops.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Spring Hill, Kansas

Chapin, Lindley H. P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lindley H. P. Chapin, First Lieutenant, 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 the representative of G-4, of the American Expeditionary Forces at the D.G.C.R.A., First Lieutenant Chapin displayed marked ability and devotion to duty in a position of great responsibility. He handled with tact and sound judgment the involved and delicate questions continually arising in connection with our relationship with the allied armies, and rendered service of great value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Cheatham, B. Frank

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to B. Frank Cheatham, 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. As Chief Quartermaster, 1st Army Corps, Colonel Cheatham displayed sound judgment, great initiative, and high professional attainments. Later, as Colonel, 104th Infantry, 26th Division, in operations against the enemy in the Meuse-Argonne offensive north of Verdun, from 14 October to 11 November 1918, he rendered exceptionally valuable services, his high courage, leadership, and tactical skill proving important factors in the successful operations of the 26th Division during the second phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee

Cheney, Sherwood A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sherwood A. Cheney, 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 Engineer, General Headquarters, General Cheney rendered valuable services in the organization of the Engineer Corps and its coordination with the associated services.

Later, as Director of the Army Transport Service, he performed eminently valuable services, achieving remarkable results in a task of great magnitude involving the expeditious return of many thousands of soldiers from the ports of France to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)
  

Home Town: South Manchester, Connecticut

Church, Earl D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl D. Church, Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Ordnance Officer of the 80th Division, not only were ordnance and ammunition supplied at all times to members of that division, but also to thousands of men in other divisions at various times when their own supply failed. Lieutenant Colonel Church's organization of the ordnance supply system, as Division Ordnance Officer, showed the results of exhaustive study and of determined and intelligent efforts to overcome adverse conditions. Later, as Chief Ordnance Officer of the 9th Army Corps, he displayed high qualities of zeal, loyalty, and efficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut

Churchill, Marlborough

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marlborough Churchill, 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 of the 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, and for his ability, zeal, and untiring energy in building up the Military Intelligence Division of the General Staff as Director of Military Intelligence. General Churchill discharged these duties of great responsibility with ability, tact, and energy. He built up the Intelligence Service to its present high state of efficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919)
  

Home Town: Andover, Massachusetts

Clark, Albert P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert P. Clark, 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 Representative on, and later as General Staff member of, the First Section, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Clark displayed sound judgment and wide comprehension of existing conditions in the management of ocean tonnage allotments, and devised and efficiently operated a system of supply for the Medical Department of the American Expeditionary Forces. Largely through his personal efforts, energy, and farsightedness the difficulties in the procurement and shipment of medical supplies for the sick and wounded were successfully overcome.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Clark, Francis W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis W. Clark, 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 Acting G-3 of the 3d Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Clark displayed sound judgment and military attainments of the highest order. With the utmost clearness and skill he prepared the orders under which his corps operated both from the Vestle to the Aisne Rivers and during the Meuse-Argonne offensive until 14 October 1918. By his marked tactical ability, loyal devotion to duty, and untiring zeal he contributed materially to the success of those operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Clark, Grenville

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grenville Clark, 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, on the Committee on Classification of Personnel and later as a member of the Committee on Education and Special Training.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Clark, Joshua Reuben, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joshua Reuben Clark, Jr., Major (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 Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States from June 1917 until September 1918, by his zeal, great industry, and eminent legal attainments, Major Clark rendered conspicuous services in the compilation and publication of an extremely valuable and comprehensive edition of the laws and analogue legislation pertaining to the war powers of our Government since its beginning. From September to December 1918, as Executive Officer of the Provost Marshal General's Office, he again rendered services of inestimable value in connection with the preparation and execution of complete regulations governing this classification and later the demobilization of several million registrants.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Clark, Paul H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul H. Clark, 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 the American Mission at French General Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Clark performed with marked distinction important duties requiring tact and judgment. His ceaseless efforts and untiring energy were of material benefit in securing the necessary cooperation with the French military authorities.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Clark, Stephen C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stephen C. Clark, 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. As Assistant Adjutant and later as Adjutant of the 2d Army Corps from August 1918 to February 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Clark displayed administrative ability of an

exceptionally high order. During active operations of the corps his tireless energy and unceasing devotion to duty assisted materially in the successes achieved by his organization.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

*Clark, Thomas C.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Thomas C. Clark, 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, at Baulny, France, on 29 September 1918. Colonel Clark admirably established and constructed a line of resistance which he held for several days, during which time two counterattacks were repelled and severe losses inflicted upon the enemy. Later he commanded and held an advance line for two days, repelling two determined counterattacks.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Clemens, Paul B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul B. Clemens, 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-2, 32d Division, during its operations in France, Lieutenant Colonel Clemens displayed unusual and masterful grasp of his duties, executive ability of high order, and intense zeal and devotion to duty. His initiative, foresight, and good judgment were important factors in the successes of his division and made his services of inestimable value to the Government in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Superior, Wisconsin

Clifford, Edward

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward Clifford, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I in organizing and administering the Army Allotment System, thereby enabling the War Department to make prompt payments of allotments. He rendered services of great value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922)
  

Home Town: Evanston, Illinois

Clinnin, John V.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John V. Clinnin, 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 Regimental Commander of the 130th Infantry, 33d Division, by his force and energy Colonel Clinnin brought his regiment to a high state of efficiency, instilling into it an aggressive spirit which proved a valuable factor in the operations of the regiment near Breuillers, Verdun, Bois-de-Chaume, Sivry, and Bois du Plains Chene. He rendered services of great merit.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Cloman, Sydney A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sydney A. Cloman, 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 of the 29th Division, Colonel Cloman showed himself resourceful and equal to any emergency. His sound judgment and ability, especially during the operations north of Verdun, France, in October 1918, were of a high order. The success of these operations was in a measure due to his energy, zeal, and rare qualities of leadership.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Deavertown, Ohio

Clopton, William H., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Clopton, Jr., Colonel (Tank 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. By his special knowledge of personal matters, untiring zeal, good judgment and administrative ability, Colonel Clopton was largely responsible for the solution of many difficult problems in the organization and operation of the Personnel Branch Office of the Quartermaster General, especially in the organization of the technical field units of the Quartermaster Corps. Later, as Colonel, Tank Corps, he rendered conspicuous service in the establishment of tank schools and in the training of technical troops therein while commanding tank training camps at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, and Camp Polk, North Carolina.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Cocheu, Frank S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank S. Cocheu, 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 319th Infantry, 80th Division, from August 1917 to October 1918, Colonel Cocheu displayed marked ability in its organization, training, and service in the field. In operations against the enemy in the Artois sector and Meuse-Argonne offensive he rendered conspicuous service by leading his command with exceptional judgment, unflagging energy, and tactical ability, at all times proving himself to be a skillful commander thus enabling his regiment to always carry its tasks through to a successful end. His services were highly meritorious and rendered in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Cocheu, George W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George W. Cocheu, 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 a member and later as Chief of the Coordination Section, General Staff, a position of great responsibility, Colonel Cocheu devised many methods for improving and making more efficient the administrative procedure within the War Department, thereby materially facilitating the transcription of the business of the War Department and between the War Department and the Army, thus rendering service of great value to the entire military establishment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Coe, Frank W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank W. Coe, 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 the reorganization of the Coast Artillery, thereby enabling it to meet the great demand for overseas artillery.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Manhattan, Kansas

Cole, Hayden S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hayden S. Cole, 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, as Assistant to the General Superintendent, Army Transport Service, New York City, from 1 May to 1 November 1917; General Manager of the Hoboken Shore Rail Road from 1 July to 1 November 1917, and in charge of operations at Bush Terminal System, Brooklyn, New York, until January 1919. He displayed rare administrative and executive ability, sound judgment, and rendered services of immeasurable value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Kewanee, Illinois

Cole, William E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William E. Cole, 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 of the 351st Field Artillery, 92d Division, from November 1917 to August 1918, by his rare judgment and exceptional ability, General Cole organized and trained his regiment to a high standard of efficiency under the most adverse circumstances. As Brigade Commander from August 1918 until December 1918, he again displayed resourcefulness and unusual ability in the successful organization and training of the 111th and 20th Field Artillery Brigades. As commanding General of Camp Jackson, South Carolina, from January 1919 to April 1919, he rendered most valuable and distinguished service in the demobilization of great numbers of troops and immense quantities of material.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Willard, Utah

Coleman, Frederick W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick W. Coleman, 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-1, 91st Division, from August to October 1918, due to his unusual foresight, indefatigable zeal, exceptional executive and administrative ability, Colonel Coleman so organized the Supply and Administrative Services of the Division as to insure complete coordination and a regular flow of supplies of all kinds, notwithstanding a shortage of transportation and despite grave and tremendous difficulties because of road congestion, thereby rendering conspicuous service in a position of great responsibility to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Coles, Roy H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Roy H. Coles, 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 Coles served as Assistant to and Executive Officer for the Chief Signal Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, and at all times her performed his most exacting duties in an especially meritorious manner. By his exceptional executive ability, tireless energy, and sound judgment he successfully met every demand that was made upon him.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Warren, Indiana

Colladay, Edgar B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar B. Colladay, 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. As Executive Officer of the Cable Section, General Staff, during the World War, Lieutenant Colonel Colladay's sound judgment, his marked ability, his untiring energy, and his willingness to accept grave responsibilities, contributed greatly to the successful operation of the cable business during the World War. Later, as Executive Officer of the Statistics Branch, General Staff, he assisted materially in collecting and compiling valuable statistics pertaining to the World War.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922)
  

Home Town: Dunn, Wisconsin

Collins, Christopher C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Christopher C. Collins, 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 Corps Surgeon, 2d Army Corps, from February 1918 to February 1919, Colonel Collins displayed professional attainments of a high order in the training of the organization of the corps for subsequent operations. During the active operations the efficiency of his organization and arrangements for the care of the sick and wounded and their evacuation contributed in high degree to the success of the operations of the corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia

Collins, Edgar T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar T. Collins, 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 to G-5, General Headquarters, and later as Chief of Staff of the 6th Army Corps, Colonel Collins demonstrated rare military attainments, performing his difficult tasks with unremitting zeal, rendering services of conspicuous worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1920)
  

Home Town: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Collins, James L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James L. Collins (0-2274), 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 aide-de-camp to the Commander in Chief, as line officer on duty with troops, and as Secretary of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Collins displayed a thorough knowledge of every duty with which he was entrusted. With tireless energy, keen perception, and able execution of his manifold duties he rendered especially meritorious services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana