Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Gruber, Edmund L.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edmund L. Gruber, 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. Colonel Gruber displayed exceptional ability in planning the organization of Field Artillery Brigade Fire Centers; in April 1918, he established such a center at Fort Sill, and during the remainder of the war displayed rare judgment and high professional attainments in the administration of this center.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio

Grunert, George

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George Grunert, Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. With remarkable skill, constantly displaying zeal and high military attainments, Lieutenant Colonel Grunert performed his exacting duties as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, of the 1st Corps, during the successive operations at Chateau-Thierry, on the Ourcq and Vesle, and in the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives. By his untiring and painstaking efforts and unusual ability he performed the most difficult tasks, rendering services of great value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: White Haven, Pennsylvania

Gulick, John W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John W. Gulick, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of the Operations Section and later as Chief of Staff of the Army Artillery of the 1st Army, Colonel Gulick demonstrated a keen conception of all of the tactical situations which confronted the artillery of the 1st Army. By his high professional attainments and sound military judgment, he handled the many complex problems of the 1st Army Artillery with marked skill, and thereby contributed, in no small degree, to the success of this unit in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: Goldsboro, North Carolina

Gullion, Allen W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Allen W. Gullion, Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General's Department), 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 national administration of the Selective Service Law from 4 May 1917 to 26 March 1918. As Chief of Publicity and Information under the Provost Marshal General, Lieutenant Colonel Gullion successfully conducted the campaign to popularize Selective Service. Later, as Acting Executive Officer to the Provost Marshall General, he solved many intricate problems with firmness, promptness, and common sense. Finally, as the first Chief of the Mobilization Division of the Provost Marshal General's Office, he supervised all matters relating to the making and filling of calls and the accomplishment of individual instructions. To each of his varied and important duties he brought a high order of ability and remarkable powers of application. His services were of great value in raising our National Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Carrollton, Kentucky

Gunby, Frank M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank M. Gunby, 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 Officer in Charge of the Engineering Branch of the Construction Division of the Army. The success of the engineering features of the Army building program is in large measure due to Colonel Gunby's genius for organization, his ability to judge men and inspire in them a determination to succeed. The services he rendered are of signal worth.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Gunby, Samuel C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel C. Gunby, 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, in evacuating and personally caring for the wounded of the 3d Division under heavy shell and machine-gun fire daily during the defensive and offensive operations on the Marne and for great devotion under shell fire in personally establishing the Battalion Aid Stations at Chartreves, Jaulgonne, and Le Charmel between 14 July and 1 August 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

Haan, William G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William G. Haan, 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 Haan, in Command of the 32d Division, took a prominent part in the Argonne-Meuse offensive and in the brilliant and successful attack against the Cote Dame Marie, covering several days, which deprived the enemy of the key point of the position. His clear conception of the tactical situations involved showed him to be a military leader of superior order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Crown Point, Indiana

Hackett, Horatio B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Horatio B. Hackett, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, while Commanding the 124th Field Artillery, 33d Division, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives until he was severely wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Abilene, Kansas

Hagerling, Sidney A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sidney A. Hagerling, 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 Division Signal Officer, 28th Division, during the operations of his Division on the Vesle in September 1918, and later during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel Hagerling by his complete knowledge of his duties, his ceaseless energy, his initiative and his devotion to duty, regardless of extreme difficulties of terrain and heavy shell fire by the enemy in open-warfare situations, maintained the telephone net of the Division intact at all times, thereby enabling the Division Commander to communicate with all elements of the Division, even the front line, and assisting very materially in the control and conduct of the Division and in bringing its operations to a very

successful conclusion.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hagood, Johnson

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Johnson Hagood, 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 Services of Supply of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, General Hagood's ability for organization, his energy, and his sound judgment were factors in the efficiency of this important branch. By his marked zeal and aggressiveness he greatly added to the successful administrations of the Services of Supply.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Columbia, South Carolina

Hale, Harry C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry C. Hale, 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. While in Command of the 84th Division during its organization and training in the United States and after the armistice in Command of the 29th Division in France, by his ceaseless energy and closest personal supervision of the training, discipline, and supply of his commands, General Hale displayed rare qualities of leadership, organization, tact, and judgment. His brilliant professional attainments, his steadfast devotion to duty, and his loyalty to superiors were reflected in the high standards maintained throughout the divisions under his command, and he thus rendered important services to the American Expeditionary Forces and contributed conspicuously to the success of the operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Galesburg, Illinois

Hale, Richard K.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard K. Hale, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 2d Army Corps, from March 1918 until April 1919, Colonel Hale displayed exceptional ability in the organization and administration of that Division of the Corps Staff. With rare tact he assisted in the establishment of most cordial relations with the British organizations with which the Corps was serving. He showed excellent judgment and great administrative ability in the handling of important questions in the arrangements for the service of American troops with the British.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts

Hall, Harrison

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harrison Hall, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in organizing and assisting in the conduct of training camps in the United States. Later, as Chief of Staff of the American Embarkation Center at Le Mans and as Chief of Staff of the 1st Replacement Depot at St. Aignan, he assisted in the organization of a system of evacuation which insured a very satisfactory flow of personnel to ports of embarkation. In these capacities he displayed exceptional efficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: Dayton, Ohio

Halloran, Paul S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul S. Halloran, 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 Halloran served with great credit as Division Surgeon of the 90th Division from the date of its organization throughout its service in the field, displaying sound judgment, marked professional skill, and untiring energy. By enforcing effective sanitary measures he maintained the combat strength of his Division, and by his able direction of the Medical Services he was largely responsible for the proper care of the sick and wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: York, Pennsylvania

Halsey, Charles W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles W. Halsey, Major (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Deputy of the Chief Quartermaster, in the service of the 4th Section of the General Staff at General Headquarters, a position of great responsibility, in which he rendered services of marked worth in all details relative to the Quartermaster Corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Halstead, Laurence

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Laurence Halstead, 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 Officer in Charge of Quartermaster Schools and Assistant to Officer in Charge of Administrative Division, Office of the Quartermaster General from April to August 1917, Colonel Halstead rendered valuable service in the organization and operation of these schools. As Chief of Staff, 84th Division, from August 1917 to November 1918, by his marked efficiency, loyal devotion to duty, and high military attainments, he played an important part in the successful organization, training, and operations of that Division. Later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 1st Army, from November 1918 to April 1919, he performed many tasks of great responsibility in a highly meritorious manner.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Riverside, Ohio

Halyburton, Edgar M. (POW)

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar M. Halyburton, Sergeant, 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. Sergeant Halyburton, while a prisoner in the hands of the German Government from November 1917 to November 1918, voluntarily took command of the different camps in which he was located and under difficult conditions established administrative and personnel headquarters, organized the men into units, billeted them systematically, established sanitary regulations and made equitable distribution of supplies. He established an intelligence

service to prevent our men giving information to the enemy and prevent the enemy from introducing propaganda. His patriotism and leadership under trying conditions were an inspiration to his fellow prisoners and contributed greatly to the amelioration of

their hardships.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920)
  

Home Town: Taylorsville, North Carolina

Ham, Samuel V.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel V. Ham, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer, 109th Infantry, 28th Division, Colonel Ham displayed in combat rare qualities of leadership, unusual tactical judgment, and devotion to duty. Severely wounded in action he returned to duty as Commanding Officer of troops at Is-sur-Tille, a position of great responsibility, in which he acquitted himself with great credit, contributing materially to the proper functioning of the Services of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Warrington, Indiana

Hambleton, Thomas Edward

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas Edward Hambleton, 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 Hambleton displayed unusual skill and untiring zeal in organizing and administering the Statistical Division of the Adjutant General's Office. With no precedent to guide or assist him, he showed marked initiative in this most difficult task, creating a wonderful record of achievement, which is a tribute to his ability and clear-sightedness amid a maze of details. Self-sacrificing in his devotion to duty, he achieved excellent results in all his endeavors.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Lutherville, Maryland

Hamilton, George L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George L. Hamilton, 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, in organizing and administering the Motor Dispatch Service of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921)
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Hamilton, Wesley W. K.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wesley W. K. Hamilton, 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 Adjutant, Base Section No. 3, in 1917 - 1918, in the initial development, extension, and administration of those headquarters through whose agency vast supplies and over a million troops were forwarded to France, Colonel Hamilton rendered a service of great value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922)
  

Home Town: Dayton, Ohio

Hammond, Thomas W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas W. Hammond, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While a member of the General Staff in the early days of the war, Colonel Hammond's judgment and ability were applied to the solution of intricate problems concerning the distribution of the Draft. He rendered meritorious service in France both as a line and as a Staff Officer. The services rendered by him, pertaining to the preparation and development of the Reorganization Act of June 4, 1920, have been of great value to the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921)
  

Home Town: Ashland, Oregon

Hand, Daniel W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel W. Hand, 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 Assistant Director and Director of the Department of Firing in the School of Fire for Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from October 1917 to October 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921)
  

Home Town: Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Hanner, John W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John W. Hanner, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer of Evacuation Hospital No. 1, Colonel Hanner displayed high professional attainments and loyal devotion to duty. Subsequently, as Chief Surgeon, 4th Army Corps, by his able supervision of the medical and sanitary units under his direction he rendered invaluable services in connection with the care of many sick and wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Franklin, Tennessee

Hannum, Warren T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Warren T. Hannum, 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 a member of the Training Section, General Staff, Colonel Hannum efficiently supervised the technical and tactical training of engineer, gas, and tank troops and the operation of the schools for those services. In the performance of his manifold duties he displayed military attainments of a high order, rendering service of importance to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Hanson, Marcus H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marcus H. Hanson, 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, as Assistant to the Chief Quartermaster, American Expeditionary Forces, in charge of the Administrative Division, a position of great responsibility, in which he rendered services of conspicuous worth.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas

Harbord, James G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James G. Harbord, 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 Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, and later as Commanding General, Services of Supply, in both of which important positions his great constructive ability and professional attainments have played an important part in the success obtained by our armies. General Harbord commanded the Marine Brigade of the 2d Division, Belleau Wood, and later ably commanded the 2d Division during the attack on Soissons, France, on 18 July 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918)
  

Home Town: Council Grove, Kansas

Hardeman, Letcher

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Letcher Hardeman, 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. From 30 May 1917 until 10 October 1918, as Principal Assistant in the Supply Office of the Quartermaster General, Colonel Hardeman showed great executive ability, excellent judgment, and a rare understanding of supply problems. On 10 October 1918, during the period of urgent demand for animals so necessary to our overseas forces, he became Chief of the Remount Service, and by his knowledge, efficiency, and broad experience he was able to organize and perfect the system for the purchase, collection, and shipment of large numbers of animals to supply these demands. Immediately after the signing of the armistice, he again rendered conspicuous services by instituting the method by which 200,000 surplus animals were promptly and efficiently disposed of, resulting in the saving of an enormous sum to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Grays Summit, Missouri

Harjes, Henry H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry H. Harjes, 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 Liaison Officer of the American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Harjes rendered most valuable and important service in establishing and maintaining cordial relations between the French and American authorities. His efforts materially furthered that deep feeling of understanding which marks the association of the allied Armies.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Harmon, Kenneth B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Kenneth B. Harmon, 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. With exceptionally sound judgment and marked initiative, Lieutenant Colonel Harmon displayed a wide comprehension of existing conditions, solving perplexing problems connected with the establishment and operation of the Storage System of the Ordnance Department of the American Expeditionary Forces. He opened first a base, then an intermediate depot, and later an advance depot, accomplishing these tasks in spite of numerous obstacles. At all times tireless in energy he worked to insure an adequate supply of ordnance material for the troops at the front.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919)
  

Home Town: Altoona, Pennsylvania

Harrell, William F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William F. Harrell, 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 Harrell served through all operations of the 1st Division in this war, and at all times was conspicuous for his courage, judgment, and leadership. As Battalion and Regimental Commander in the 16th Infantry Regiment, he distinguished himself by his exceptional energetic and efficient command of his units. During the rapid advance of the 1st Division upon Sedan he carried out a most difficult mission of the Division in that he successfully

covered its right flank in a night march of about 20 kilometers, across broken country, in the face of the enemy. Herein he exhibited the qualities of a most able commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Marion, South Carolina