Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Johnston, John A.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John A. Johnston, 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, Northeastern Department, between 11 September 1917 and 23 May 1918, General Johnston handled many difficult problems arising in that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill. Later, as Commanding General of the 34th Division, which he took overseas, his marked efficiency, unusual initiative, and military attainments of a high order were important factors in the excellent standard of training attained by the Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Johnston, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Johnston, 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. During the Meuse-Argonne offensive, General Johnston commanded with skill and ability, the 91st Division in the difficult advance that resulted in the taking of Epinonville. Later, in participation with the French, he led his Division with marked distinction in the attack on and capture of the important city of Audenarde in the closing operations of the war in Belgium.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio

Johnston, William T.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William T. Johnston, 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. Colonel Johnston organized and administered the Officers' Training Camps from the outbreak of the war until 25 July 1918, and thereafter rendered conspicuous service as Chief of Staff, Southern Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

Home Town: Livingston, Missouri

Jolly, Charles L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles L. Jolly, Major (Chemical Warfare 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 displaying untiring energy and enthusiasm in the performance of his important duties, Major Jolly developed efficient gas discipline in the 32d Division, resulting in the prevention of gas fatalities. He was zealous and discerning in the training of troops, achieving brilliant successes. His service was marked by self-sacrificing devotion to the welfare and protection of the men who were with him.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Jones, Clifford

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clifford Jones, 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. In the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff during the World War and the following demobilization period, Colonel Jones' tactfulness and initiative in meeting the varied situations presented and sound judgment in passing upon many maters of highest importance, contributed materially to the successful functioning of that office during the war. During the demobilization his conception and organization of the Emergency Discharge Section of the office not only protected the War Department from impositions but served in a marked degree to preserve the morale of the civilian population during that trying period.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Norcross, Georgia

Jones, Harvey L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harvey L. Jones, 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 charge of the Military Police School at Autun, France, a position of great responsibility, due to his ability and energy, hundreds of officers and enlisted men were trained as Military Police for the Provost Marshal General's Department, and were afterwards distributed throughout the American Expeditionary Forces. Lieutenant Colonel Jones' work was conspicuous for its thoroughness and important results. He rendered services of much value to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

Jones, James S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James S. Jones, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Adjutant General at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Jones displayed executive ability of the highest order in the efficient administration of the divisions successively assigned to him. Possessed of a keen mind for organization, with sound judgment, tact, and a thorough understanding of the intricate details of the office, he successfully surmounted innumerable obstacles, rendering service of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Wheeling, West Virginia

Jones, Percy L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Percy L. Jones, 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 Jones served with marked distinction as Commander of the United States Ambulance Service with the French Armies. By the force of his energy, zeal, and ability he brought the units of that service to a high state of perfections. The splendid record held by this service is attributable to his great devotion and untiring efforts in accomplishing his tasks.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Tennessee

Jones, Samuel G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel G. Jones, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer of Winchester Camp, England, Colonel Jones was directly charged with the transportation of several hundred thousand American troops through England, a task of great magnitude and one involving many difficulties. By his tireless energy and keen application to his important duties he accomplished his task with marked success, rendering services of distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama

Jones, Walter C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter C. Jones, 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 Quartermaster of the Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Jones performed his manifold duties with marked ability and outstanding successes. He was charged with the supervision of the Quartermaster Corps personnel of over 500 officers and 10,000 enlisted men, with the responsibility for the direction and control of the vast quantity of quartermaster stores required for the Intermediate Section, consisting of over 270,000 troops, and with the initial supply of four replacement (depot) divisions of over 300,000 troops. He fulfilled this tremendous responsibility with conspicuous and marked efficiency, handling with tact and keen judgment the many complex problems which constantly confronted him. His service was characterized with zealousness, resourcefulness, and farsightedness, and he proved himself equal to every emergency. He rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Quincy, Massachusetts

Jordan, Clarence L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clarence L. Jordan, First Lieutenant (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In active charge of the Army Ammunition Depot System of the 1st American Army, from its organization until the armistice, displaying great technical ability, sound judgment, exceptional zeal and energy, First Lieutenant Jordan successfully assured at all times efficient and adequate storage, protection, and issue of all classes of ammunition at the front, contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Monticello, Georgia

Jordan, Richard H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard H. Jordan, 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 Senior Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Chief of Transportation Service from 11 January 1918 to 15 April 1919, with untiring energy, rare administrative and executive ability, and unremitting devotion to duty, Colonel Jordan rendered service of great value to the Government in perfecting the necessary organization of the movement of troops from encampments throughout the United states to Ports of Embarkation and thence overseas.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Haymarket, Virginia

Joy, Benjamin

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

in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Fiscal Department in the Office of the Officer in Charge of Civil Affairs in the occupied territory, Major Joy has handled problems of a delicate and complicated character with remarkable success, displaying marked administrative ability, breadth of vision, and a comprehensive knowledge of international finance questions.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

Joyce, Kenyon A.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Kenyon A. Joyce, Colonel (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 2d Depot Division, Le Mans, France, in the training and sending forward of replacements and in breaking up combat divisions for replacement, Colonel Joyce displayed broad professional attainments, a high degree of leadership, and unfailing tact. Later, as Chief of the Classification and Data Section, Personnel Branch, General Staff, he demonstrated rare executive and planning ability in developing a system for the scientific classification of officers with a view to their suitability and availability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Judah, Noble B., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Noble B. Judah, Jr., 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 Chief of Staff, G-2, of the 42d Division during all its campaigns, by the skillful direction of the Intelligence Service Lieutenant Colonel Judah proved a material factor in the successes gained by his Division. He at all times displayed assiduous application to his important task, rendering services of the utmost value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Junkersfeld, Peter C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter C. Junkersfeld, 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 Associate Officer in Charge of the Building Branch of the Construction Division of the Army, by his unremitting industry and energy, sound judgment, and knowledge of the men, Colonel Junkersfeld was of the most material assistance in the accomplishment of the construction program of the Army. He performed notable service as executive, organizer, and administrator.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Kean, Jefferson R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jefferson R. Kean, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Department of Military Relief, American Red Cross, a position of great responsibility, by his foresight, marked efficiency, and energy General Kean organized the bas hospitals,

which cared for many of our wounded, and administered the United States Ambulance Service for duty with the French Army, greatly assisting our ally. He rendered services of conspicuous worth to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia

Keech, Frank Browne

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Browne Keech, 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 Inspector General of the Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, through Lieutenant Colonel Keech's very able control and judgment in the management of his office the shipment of troops and supplies overseas was materially aided.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Keller, Charles

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Keller, 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 Keller took command of a regiment at a critical moment after two unsuccessful assaults had been made by the brigade. He reorganized the regiment under fire and made possible the taking and holding of the Bois-des-Ogons, thereby displaying the highest order of leadership and exhibiting the masterful qualities of a commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1920)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Keller, Charles

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Keller, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, Colonel Keller was instrumental in initiating policies which protected the channels and anchorages of our important harbors from obstruction by enemy aliens. As Power Administrator on behalf of the United States he organized the Power Section of the War Industries Board and initiated measures as a result of which the war program of the country was successfully protected against serious delay due to power shortages.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Keller, William L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William L. Keller, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Director of the Professional Services, Medical Department, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Keller displayed marked ability in the organization and assignment of the forces at his disposal for service in hospitals at the front and in the rear areas. He was discerning in his knowledge of conditions, using his insufficient personnel to the maximum advantage in relieving the suffering of our sick and wounded, and in obtaining prompt treatment for battle casualties. His comprehensive grasp of the problems which presented themselves resulted in the saving of many lives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Kelley, Reginald H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Reginald H. Kelley, 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. First as Division Machine-Gun Officer and later as Commanding Officer, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Division, Colonel Kelley displayed sterling qualities of leadership. By his high military attainments, sound judgment, and self-sacrificing devotion to duty he proved to be a material factor in the successes achieved by the 29th Division in the offensive actions in which they participated.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)
  

Home Town: Berkeley, California

Kellond, Frederic G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederic G. Kellond, 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 charge of the Construction Section of the Equipment Branch, General Staff, Colonel Kellond was responsible for the work of that section regarding projects of great magnitude, and his

services have been of great value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Louisville, Kentucky

Kelly, William

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Kelly, 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. After serving with great credit in the field, Colonel Kelly took command of the important Ports of La Rochelle and La Pallice. By his executive ability and great energy he promptly relieved congested conditions and made possible the uninterrupted flow of necessary supplies toward the front.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: West Superior, Wisconsin

Kelly, William, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Kelly, Jr., 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 in the Adjutant General's Department during World War I. To Colonel Kelly's untiring energy and his sound and impartial judgment is due, in a large measure, the efficient action leading to the maintenance of the high standard of commissioned personnel during the war.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Brownsville, Texas

Kennedy, James M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James M. Kennedy, 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 Port Surgeon, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, Colonel Kennedy has organized, provided, and administered with conspicuous efficiency all of the hospitals required for the accommodation of our troops going overseas from that port, as well as for the large number of our sick and wounded soldiers returning home.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919)
  

Home Town: Troy, South Carolina

Kennedy, John T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John T. Kennedy, 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 Regimental Commander during the St. Mihiel offensive and the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy displayed conspicuous efficiency, marked aggressiveness, and leadership. By his exceptional technical and executive ability he solved many perplexing problems, although much handicapped by losses in men, material, and animals. He at all times rendered invaluable support to the attacking Infantry and proved to be a material factor in the result achieved.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)
  

Home Town: Orangeburg, South Carolina

Kennedy, Moorhead C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Moorhead C. Kennedy, 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. As Deputy Director General of Transportation, American Expeditionary Forces, in Paris, France, and later in London, England, Colonel Kennedy rendered services to the Government of an important and responsible character, his wide experience as a railroad executive sound professional and technical ability, his untiring energy and devotion to duty contributing markedly to the successful operations of the Transportation Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Kernan, Francis J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis J. Kernan, 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 Kernan was entrusted with the important duty of organizing the Services of Supply of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, and the foundation then laid was later successfully carried out to completion. As a member of the War Prisoners' Commission, Berne, Switzerland, and of the American Section of the Supreme War Council, he has rendered conspicuous services to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida

Kerr, James T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James T. Kerr, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in charge of the Enlisted Men's Division of the Adjutant General's Office and of the recruitment of the Army, and later as Executive Assistant to the Adjutant General of the Army, General Kerr's sound judgment and unremitting industry were important factors in the efficient administration of the Adjutant General's Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Martins Ferry, Ohio

Kerth, Monroe C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Monroe C. Kerth, 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 Military Attaché at Petrograd, Russia, from 1 September 1917 to 1 February 1918, Colonel Kerth performed his exacting duties with marked ability under most trying circumstances. As Director of the Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary Forces, by his high professional attainments and unfailing energy, he rendered service of inestimable worth in connection with the instruction and training of officers for General Staff Duty. Later, as a member of the Training and Instruction Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, he demonstrated sound judgment, great breadth of vision, and keen foresight in the solution of the various difficult problems with which he was confronted.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Cairo, Illinois

Kerville, William J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William J. Kerville, 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, in Command of the 101st Ammunition Train, 26th Division, throughout the period of organization, training, and operations in France. During the Aisne-Marne offensive Lieutenant Colonel Kerville provided a continuous and adequate supply of ammunition for the 26th Division and to elements of the 28th, 42d, and 4th Division over an extensive territory and under all conditions of open warfare. Because of his high professional attainments, initiative, untiring energy, and devotion to duty he rendered extremely valuable services.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Belmont, Massachusetts

Kilbourne, Charles Evans

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Evans Kilbourne, 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 89th Division, Colonel Kilbourne displayed military ability of the highest order, contributing to the successes achieved by that Division during the St. Mihiel offensive. Later, upon his promotion to the grade of Brigadier General, he continued to render valuable services in command of the 36th Artillery Brigade during the remainder of the campaign.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Portland, Oregon