Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

*Hoyle, Eli D.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Eli D. Hoyle, 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 Department Commander, Eastern Department, between 25 August 1917 and 15 January 1918, General Hoyle handled many difficult problems arising in that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Haynesville, Alabama

Hoyle, Rene E. DeR.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rene E. DeR. Hoyle, 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 Executive Officer and later as Assistant Commandant of the School of Fire for Field Artillery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, during the period from November 1917 to May 1919, Colonel Hoyle displayed remarkable tact and excellent judgment, combined with executive and professional ability of a high order in positions of great responsibility, thereby contributing materially toward bringing that school to a state of maximum efficiency in a time of great emergency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Governors Island, New York

Hubbard, Samuel T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel T. Hubbard, 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. In the Intelligence Section, General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Hubbard organized and directed the operation of the battle order subsection, the section responsible for determining the effectives and tactics of the enemy and the location of enemy divisions on the western front. As director of the Intelligence School, American Expeditionary Forces, Langres, France, he displayed rare efficiency and

grasp of his work. His zeal and administrative and technical ability enabled him to render his Government services of great value in positions of responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Huebner, Clarence Ralph

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clarence Ralph Huebner (0-4552), 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 Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Colonel of the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, throughout its training and active operations in France, Lieutenant Colonel Huebner successfully commanded all echelons of the Regiment, participating with distinction in every engagement from Cantigny to Sedan, reorganizing his Regiment after its heavy losses in the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensives, and inspiring it with the

will and dash that carried it to the heights of Sedan. By his sound tactical judgment, his unusual leadership, and indefatigable energy he contributed in a marked manner to the American Expeditionary Forces most conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Bushton, Kansas

Hughes, John C.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John C. Hughes, 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 Aide-de-Camp to the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Hughes performed duties of an exacting nature with peculiar tact, ability, and untiring energy, proving himself sound in judgment and indefatigable in all tasks assigned to him. At all times he served with distinction, rendering exceptional service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Hughes, John H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John H. Hughes, 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 a member of the Inspector General's Department at the Headquarters, Services of Supply, for an extended period of time, by his unflagging energy, sound judgment, and tact, Colonel Hughes handled with conspicuous ability many difficult problems which constantly arose in the execution of his important office. He rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Hughes, William N., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William N. Hughes, Jr., 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 he was serving as G-3 and as Chief of Staff of the 42d Division, Colonel Hughes' efforts had an important bearing on the successes gained by the Division in the Baccarat sector, at the Second Battle of the Marne, the operations near Chalons, Chateau-Thierry, the St. Mihiel salient, and along the Meuse. His splendid judgment and tactical ability were of the greatest value and demonstrated military knowledge of a high order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Huidekoper, Frederic L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederic L. Huidekoper, 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 Liaison Officer of the 33d Division, with the 18th French Division during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel Huidekoper did this liaison work as a volunteer and at times performed his duties in great danger of his life. This work was of exceedingly great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Hulen, John A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John A. Hulen, 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 Commanding the 72d Infantry Brigade of the 36th Division in the Meuse-Argonne offensive from 8 to 28 October 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Houston, Texas

Hull, John A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John A. Hull, 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 Judge Advocate of the Service of Supplies, Colonel Hull most creditably handled the questions brought before him. His sound legal training, his complete knowledge of military administration, and his clear conception of the new and difficult problems involved made his services of most exceptional value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa

Hume, Frank M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank M. Hume, 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 in Command of the 103d Infantry, 26th Division, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Houlton, Maine

Humphrey, Gilbert Edwin

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert Edwin Humphrey, 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 charge of the building and organizing of the Engineer Depot at Norfolk, Virginia, and later as Director of Storage, Purchase, Storage and Traffic Division, General Staff.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: El Reno, Oklahoma

Hunt, Charles A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles A. Hunt, 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 Hunt Commanded first a Battalion of the 18th Infantry, 1st Division, and later the Regiment. He conducted his unit in every action with marked ability and skillful leadership, showing the finest qualities of good judgment, courage, and devotion to duty.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Nashua, New Hampshire

Hunt, Irvin L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Irvin L. Hunt, 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 Hunt served with conspicuous success as the Officer in Charge of Civil Affairs in the occupied area with the 3d Army and with the American Forces in Germany. With excellent judgment and sound adherence to well-established policies in a field of intricate problems affecting the civil population, he perfected through his wide comprehension of conditions, an effective organization, which contributed materially to the efficiency of those forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920)
  

Home Town: Point Arena, California

Hunt, Ora E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ora E. Hunt, 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 6th Infantry Brigade, 3d Division, during the greater part of its active operations, General Hunt achieved notable success, demonstrating high qualities of leadership. Through his exceptional tactical ability his brigade was enabled to overcome desperate hostile resistance during its participation in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. By his efforts he has contributed materially to the brilliant success of his brigade in that important operation.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Point Arena, California

Hurley, Patrick J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Patrick J. Hurley, 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. Assigned as Judge Advocate, Army Artillery, 1st Army, Lieutenant Colonel Hurley rendered services of marked ability, performing, in addition to his manifold duties, the duties of Adjutant General and of Inspector General. Later, as Judge Advocate of the 6th Army Corps, he ably conducted the negotiations arising between the American Expeditionary Forces and the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, wherein he displayed sound judgment, marked zeal, and keen perception of existing conditions. He has rendered services of material worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 68 (1920)
  

Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hutcheson, Grote

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grote Hutcheson, 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 administration of the Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, in connection with the shipment of troops overseas.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Newtown, Ohio

Hutchinson, James P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James P. Hutchinson, 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, American Red Cross Military Hospital No. 1, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Hutchinson displayed exceptional ability in the organization and administration of that unit. By his devotion to duty, untiring energy, coupled with professional attainments of a high order, he rendered services of inestimable value in a position of great responsibility in the alleviation of the sufferings of our sick and wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hutton, Paul C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul C. Hutton, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Surgeon of the Paris Group from 2 June to 26 July 1918, during which period by his good judgment and untiring energy he provided a hospitalization and evacuation system that insured prompt and excellent care and treatment of the wounded, Colonel Hutton furnished the means of saving many lives and provided comfort for the wounded, thereby greatly adding to the morale of the combatant troops of both the American and the French engaged in the second Battle of the Marne.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Goldsboro, North Carolina

Ireland, Mark L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mark L. Ireland, 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 Chief of the Repair Division, Office of the Director, Motor Transport Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Ireland displayed sound judgment, executive ability of a high order, and unremitting devotion to duty, thus contributing markedly to the successful operations of the Motor Transport Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Chesaning, Michigan

Ireland, Merritte W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Merritte W. Ireland, 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 Surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces, General Ireland supervised and perfected the organization of the Medical Department in France, and to his excellent judgment, untiring efforts, and high professional attainments are largely due the splendid efficiency with which the sick and wounded of the American Army have been cared for.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Columbia City, Indiana

Irwin, George LeR.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George LeR. Irwin, 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 Irwin Commanded with ability the 57th Field Artillery Brigade, 32d Division, during the Marne-Aisne, Oise-Aisne, and Meuse-Argonne offensives. At all times he displayed keen judgment, high military attainments, and loyal devotion to duty. The success of the Division whose advance he supported was due in a large measure to his eminent technical skill and ability as an artillerist.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Jackson, Thomas H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas H. Jackson, 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 Division of Construction and Forestry, Colonel Jackson displayed untiring energy and marked ability in the performance of his important duties. His stupendous task was fraught with numerous difficulties, which he overcame with noteworthy success, rendering services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Muskegon, Michigan

Jackson, William P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William P. Jackson, 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 Brigade Commander, 74th Infantry Brigade, 37th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in operations against the enemy in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 28 (1921)
  

Home Town: Palmyra, Missouri

Jacobson, Benjamin L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin L. Jacobson, 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 Executive Officer in the Office of the Quartermaster General of the Army and in addition to the duties of that office, charged with the responsibility for the operations of the Administrative, Personnel, and Regulations Division of that office, Lieutenant Colonel Jacobson rendered highly important services to the Government. His sound judgment, rare administrative and executive ability, and his unremitting attention to duty were contributing factors in the success of the Quartermaster Corps in the supply of the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Jadwin, Edgar

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar Jadwin, 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 15th Engineers, General Jadwin inaugurated the important project at Gievres. Later, in charge of the Division of Construction and Forestry, he brought to this important task a splendidly trained mind and exceptionally high skill. His breadth of vision and sound judgment influenced greatly the successful completion of many vast construction projects undertaken by the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Jamerson, George H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George H. Jamerson, 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 Regimental Commander, 317th Infantry, and later as Brigade Commander of the 159th Infantry Brigade of the 80th Division, General Jamerson rendered conspicuous service in the organization and training of these units, and in the command thereof during the operations of his Brigade in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Displaying sound judgment, high professional skill, untiring energy, and devotion to duty, General Jamerson contributed in a material way to the successful operation of his division and of the American forces in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Martinsville, Virginia

*Janeway, Theodore C.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Theodore C. Janeway, 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 Chief of the Division of Internal Medicine in the Surgeon General's Office from 26 June to 27 December 1917, Major Janeway distinguished himself by his conspicuous service in the organization and development of that division. Standing as one at the head of his profession in America, he was responsible for the selection of many prominent internists for war service, thereby rendering a service of inestimable value to the Government in caring for the sick.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

Jarman, Sanderford

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Sanderford Jarman, 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. From 14 September to 26 November 1918, as G-3, and later Chief of Staff of the Commanding General, American Railway Artillery Reserve, with the 1st and 2d American Armies during the Meuse-Argonne offensive and the offensive planned to be launched by the 2d American Army on 11 November 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Jarman displayed the highest qualities as an organizer, and by his untiring energy and zeal, good judgment, and general excellence, as well as great technical ability, contributed largely to the success of the command.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)
  

Home Town: West Monroe, Louisiana

Jay, Nelson D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Nelson D. Jay, 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 General Purchasing Agent, American Expeditionary Forces, by excellent judgment, untiring energy, and broad and comprehensive knowledge of business affairs, Lieutenant Colonel Jay solved in a highly meritorious manner many difficult and serious problems of supply which confronted our forces throughout the war. His services were rendered with conspicuous success in a position of great responsibility and were of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Pelham Manor, New York

Jenks, Glen F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Glen F. Jenks, 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 of the Heavy Artillery Division, Office of the Chief Ordnance Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Jenks displayed keen foresight and excellent judgment, combined with professional ability of the highest order, in the development of allied artillery programs and the supply and maintenance of heavy and railway artillery to the troops in France. Later, as Chief Ordnance Inspector of Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, he organized and perfected to a high degree of efficiency the maintenance of the artillery of the 1st Army during the Meuse-Argonne operations, thereby contributing materially to the success of our forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Clayville, New York

Jervey, Henry

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry Jervey, 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 Operations, General Staff, and as Assistant to the Chief of Staff in preparing and executing the plans involving the mobilization of personnel during the war.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 144 (1918)
  

Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina

Jervey, James P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James P. Jervey, 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 304th Engineers, 79th Division, Colonel Jervey performed his exacting duties with signal ability. His high technical skill and unflagging energy were largely responsible for keeping the roads in condition for the transportation of artillery and large quantities of supplies during the attack on Montfaucon and Nantillois in the latter part of September 1918. By his great efforts he proved a potential factor in the successes achieved during these operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia

Jewell, Frank C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank C. Jewell, 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 Commander of the Railway Artillery Reserve, attached to the 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Meuse-Argonne operations, Colonel Jewell performed his task with energy and marked ability, rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919)
  

Home Town: Beloit, Wisconsin

Jewett, Frank B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank B. Jewett, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in connection with the development of the radio telephone and the development and production of other technical apparatus for the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Wyoming, New Jersey

Jewett, Henry C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry C. Jewett, 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 Command of the 182d Infantry Brigade, 91st Division, in the Argonne, Colonel Jewett displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and tactical ability in important engagements. Later, as Chief of Staff of the 91st Division, he planned operations with sound judgment and a comprehensive understanding of existing conditions, showing military attainments and initiative of a high order. At all times he was untiring in energy and self- sacrificing in devotion to his exacting duties.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919)
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Johnson, Arthur

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Johnson, 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. In Command of the Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, General Johnson had the responsibility of forwarding to the front great quantities of supplies and thousands of replacements for the

combatant units, in which important duty he displayed untiring zeal and exceptional executive ability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Peter, Minnesota

Johnson, Hugh S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh S. Johnson, 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, in the Provost Marshal General's Office in connection with the planning and execution of the Draft Laws.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1926)
  

Home Town: Alva, Oklahoma

Johnson, Jacob C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jacob C. Johnson, 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 Inspector General of the 1st Army Corps and later of the 1st Army, Colonel Johnson performed exacting tasks with distinction throughout the Marne-Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne operations. Both during the months of actual fighting and the periods of training before and after the campaign, he displayed conspicuous devotion to duty, unfailing zeal, and loyalty, acting always with sound judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Benton City, Missouri

Johnson, John Monroe

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Monroe Johnson, 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. Colonel Johnson served with distinction with the 117th Engineers, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in various capacities until October 1918, when he became Commanding Officer of that regiment. He also served as Chief Engineer, 42d Division, and was charged with the duty of repairing and opening up roads and routes for the advance of all troops in the division sector during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. By his sound judgment, untiring energy, great resourcefulness, and ability, he contributed materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1929)
  

Home Town: Marion, South Carolina

Johnson, Wait C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Wait C. Johnson, 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 Athletic Director, G-5, of the American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Johnson was given the important and difficult task of planning and organizing an elaborate program of athletic training and competitions for American troops, embracing all branches of sport. By his zeal and sound judgment he carried this program to an eminently successful conclusion, thereby rendering an invaluable service in maintaining the morale and physical fitness of our troops during the trying period of repatriation.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Burlington, Vermont

Johnston, Edward N.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward N. Johnston, 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. From September 1917 to May 1918, as Commanding Officer, 23d Highway Engineer Regiment, Colonel Johnston displayed rare qualities of leadership in the organization and training of the regiment, which later performed excellent services throughout the war. As Assistant to the Chief of Chemical Warfare Service in France from June until December 1918, in charge of the offensive division, he showed ability of the highest order in the general supervision of operations of all gas troops. From December 1918, until June 1919, as Acting Chief of Chemical Warfare Service abroad, his keen business ability and sound judgment wee important factors in the successful closing out of all chemical warfare activities in the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Portland, Oregon

Johnston, Gordon

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gordon Johnston, 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 Johnston showed great ability while Chief of Staff of the 82d Division, in the operations in the Argonne area. The force of his energy and his masterful leadership manifested itself in the crowning successes of the Division during the operations of this campaign.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama