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Hinkle, Charles L.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles L. Hinkle, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in connection with the railroad operations of the United States Transportation Corps in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921)
  

Home Town: Frankfort, Indiana

Hitt, Parker

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Parker Hitt, 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. By his sound judgment and untiring efforts Colonel Hitt assisted in perfecting the satisfactory organization of the Signal Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces, and he displayed conspicuous merit in this capacity as Signal Officer of the 1st American Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana

Hodge, Henry W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry W. Hodge, 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 General Manager of Roadways, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hodge displayed sound professional judgment, technical skill, untiring energy, and devotion to duty, thus contributing in a marked degree to the success of the American forces in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Hodges, Campbell B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Campbell B. Hodges, 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 Acting Chief of Staff, 31st Division, Colonel Hodges demonstrated the highest professional attainments, and through his zeal and never-failing tact he was responsible in a large measure for the development of the high efficiency of that Division. Later, as a member of the War Department General Staff, he rendered most valuable service in the development of the system of classification of commissioned personnel now in use.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1922)
  

Home Town: Ruston, Louisiana

Hodges, Harry F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry F. Hodges, 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, Camp Devens, Massachusetts, General Hodges displayed unusual administrative and executive ability, sound judgment, and high professional skill. He established a model system of schools and training, organized and trained the 76th Division, and in addition thereto trained for overseas service more than 40,000 men of other units. His untiring energy, devotion to duty, coupled with other outstanding soldierly qualities, contributed markedly to the successful operations of the American forces during the World War.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Lincoln, Massachusetts

*Hodges, Harry L.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Harry L. Hodges, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the Military Board of Allied Supply, Colonel Hodges provided important liaison between the American member of the board and the General Staff,

General Headquarters. His duties, which were varied and complex, were ably performed, often under great difficulties and embarrassment, and they continued to include the responsibility of gathering the data and presenting the report on the supply systems of the allied armies and in the presentation of this completed report, which finally received the approval of his own Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922)
  

Home Town: Norfolk, Virginia

Hodges, John N.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John N. Hodges, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in Command of the Engineers, 3d Division, attached to the British Expeditionary Forces, from 11 February to 1 April 1918, during which time the Regiment was engaged in the construction of heavy bridges on the Somme and on fortification and combat duty, because of his high professional ability, his great energy and devotion to duty Lieutenant Colonel Hodges contributed materially to the accomplishments of the forces engaged in those operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

*Hodgson, Frederick G.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Frederick G. Hodgson, 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. While serving as representative of the Quartermaster Corps on the General Munitions Board of the Council of National Defense from April 1917 until his death on 5 August 1917, Colonel Hodgson displayed most distinguished ability and performed his manifold duties in a most conspicuous manner in a position of great responsibility at a time of gravest importance. By his tact, foresight, and excellent judgment his services in connection with the development of the vast program of housing and supply for our Army were of material assistance to the successful prosecution of the war and were of signal worth to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Athens, Georgia

Hof, Samuel

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel Hof, 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 Commanding Officer, Frankford Arsenal, from March 1918 to March 1919, where, by his indefatigable energy, outstanding administrative ability, and thorough technical knowledge,

Colonel Hof brought to a successful production basis tracer, incendiary, and armor-piercing small-arms ammunition, and supplied substantially all that was used by our troops; later as acting Chairman of the Ordnance Claims Board, where by his energy, tact, and business ability, he secured the settlement of outstanding obligation, and later, as Chief of Field Service, Ordnance Department, where he perfected the organization controlling the disposition of vast quantities of materials and plants left over from the war.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Boscobel, Wisconsin

Hoffman, George M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George M. Hoffman, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Engineer of the 1st Army Corps, by his great energy and marked technical ability Colonel Hoffman built up a strongly efficient organization, which made itself felt in all operations of the 1st Army Corps and in a great measure contributed to the successes achieved during the active operations of the 1st Army Corps at St. Mihiel and in the Argonne.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919)
  

Home Town: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Hogan, John P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John P. Hogan, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Charge of the Topographical Sections, G-2, of the 5th Army Corps and the 2d Army, Lieutenant Colonel Hogan contributed materially toward the success of the operations. Joining the 2d Army Staff upon organization, he exercised such energy, judgment, and foresight that remarkable results were obtained in preparing maps for an offensive action and the subsequent occupation of the enemy's territory.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Holabird, John A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John A. Holabird, 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 Commander of the 12th Field Artillery, 2d Division, during the period from August to November 1918, a position of great responsibility, Lieutenant Colonel Holabird commanded his unit during the offensive of St. Mihiel, Mont Blanc, and Meuse-Argonne with much credit. He has rendered important services to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Holbrook, Lucius R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucius R. Holbrook, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the 7th Field Artillery and the 1st Field Artillery Brigade, General Holbrook with great distinction directed the artillery support of the 1st Division in the attacks on Cantigny and the Soissons salient. His careful judgment and high military attainments were shown in the accuracy and timeliness of the fire from the batteries under his direction, which, despite the difficulties involved, contributed materially to the success of the operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1926)
  

Home Town: Sargent, Minnesota

Holman, Jesse R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse R. Holman, 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. In charge of General Construction in the vicinity of Bordeaux, Colonel Holman displayed unusual judgment and great executive ability in the performance of the many duties assigned to him. In addition he rendered valuable service and advice to the other departments of Base Section No. 2 regarding construction.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Comanche, Texas

Homan, Charles C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles C. Homan, 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. As Assistant to the Director, Motor Transport Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Homan was charged with the assignment and distribution of motor transport to Division, Corps, and Army troops, the general supervision of motor transport within the zone of the Services of Supply, maintaining therein the difficult task of a balanced and efficient motor transport service. In these positions of grave responsibility he displayed unusual administrative and executive ability, high technical skill, and unremitting attention to duty, thus contributing markedly to the successful accomplishments of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Honor, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Honor, 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 organizing and operating the Medical Section of the Labor Bureau, American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Wyandotte, Michigan

Hopkins, Jay P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jay P. Hopkins, 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 Chief of the Antiaircraft Artillery Service in the American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hopkins performed arduous tasks with distinction, at all times being ceaseless in devotion to his important duties. Displaying marked scientific attainments, he handled perplexing problems with which the service was continually confronted with sound judgment, untiring energy, and a wide comprehension of the needs to be supplied and the facilities available.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cassopolis, Michigan

Hopwood, Lucius L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lucius L. Hopwood, 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 the Hospitalization Division of the Chief Surgeon's Office, a position of great responsibility, Lieutenant Colonel Hopwood had charge of the equipment and installation of hospitals throughout the Services of Supply in France, and it was due to his ability and energy that these units were so efficiently provided and maintained. He has rendered services of value to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa

Horsey, Hamilton R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hamilton R. Horsey, 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, 26th Division, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel Horsey, by his complete grasp and knowledge of his duties, and by his

unfailing devotion to duty, and by his untiring energy, kept Division Headquarters at all times accurately and promptly informed as to the location of our own front lines and enemy troops, thus assisting materially in bringing the operations of the Division to a successful conclusion.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Tampa, Florida

Horton, William E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William E. Horton, 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 of the Advance Section, Services of Supply, a position of great responsibility, due to his untiring energy, the supplying of many thousands of troops in this section was successfully carried out and numerous Quartermaster Corps services and activities were organized and expeditiously administered. Colonel Horton has rendered services of great worth.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Hotchkiss, Clarence R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clarence R. Hotchkiss, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of Winnel Down Rest Camp of the Winchester Area, England, by his marked ability and energetic efforts displayed in supervising the reception, entertainment, and departure of large numbers of officers and soldiers passing through the Rest Camp, Captain Hotchkiss rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 8 (1935)
  

Home Town: Portland, Oregon

Hough, Benson W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benson W. Hough, 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 in the military operations of the 42d Division in the Baccarat Sector, from 24 March to 21 June 1918; the Second Battle of the Marne, in which the 42d Division participated in the defense of the line east of Chalons, 28 June to 21 July 1918, and in the offensive against Reims, Chateau-Thierry, Soissons salient, 24 July to 3 August 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921)
  

Home Town: Delaware, Ohio

Howard, Carrie L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carrie L. Howard, 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 at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, during the World War, First Lieutenant Howard held a position of great responsibility. To her fell the duty of supervising the nursing departments of all the hospitals at the Port of Embarkation and the mobilization stations for nurses destined for overseas duty. By her efficiency, energy, and knowledge of administrative detail she has added greatly to the proficiency of the Medical Department of the Army at those trying stations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Howard, Deane C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Deane C. Howard, 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 organizing and administering the Division of Sanitation and the Sanitary Inspection Service of the Office of the Surgeon General of the Army, Colonel Howard contributed greatly to the efficiency of the military service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Coleraine, Massachusetts

Howe, Thorndyke D.

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

United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Postal Express Service Colonel Howe organized and administered with marked ability the Postal Service of the American Expeditionary Forces. He displayed great breadth of vision and untiring zeal in overcoming the many obstacles that were encountered in the organization of the service of handling mail for our troops in Europe.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Lawrence, Massachusetts

Howell, Willey

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Willey Howell, 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, of the 1st Army, Colonel Howell organized and directed the operations of this section during the entire operations of the 1st Army. The results achieved by him during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations had a noted influence on the successes gained by the 1st Army and showed him to be an officer of sound judgment and marked ability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Howze, Robert Lee

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Lee Howze, 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 Commander of the 3d Division on its march to the Rhine and during the occupation of the enemy territory General Howze proved himself energetic and capable, exhibiting superb qualities of leadership. He maintained an unusually high standard of efficiency in his unit, rendering eminently conspicuous service as a Division Commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Overton, Texas