Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Langfitt, William C.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William C. Langfitt, 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 Light, Railways, and Roads, and later as Chief of Utilities, General Langfitt displayed great ability and marked breadth of vision. As Chief Engineer of the American Expeditionary Forces his brilliant professional attainments, untiring energy, and devotion to duty placed his department in a state of efficiency and enabled it to perform its important function in the most satisfactory manner.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Millersburg, Ohio

Langston, John D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John D. Langston, 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. As Executive Officer in charge of the Selective Draft in North Carolina from December 1917 until September 1918, by his unusual executive ability, rare

tact and skill, great initiative, and resourcefulness exercised at times under most trying and novel conditions which arose in connection with the administration of the Selective Service Act, Lieutenant Colonel Langston achieved a pronounced and conspicuous success in the performance of difficult and highly responsible duties, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Goldsboro, North Carolina

Lanza, Conrad H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Conrad H. Lanza, 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 Operations Section, Army Artillery, 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Lanza exhibited a high order of ability and judgment. By his clear tactical conception of complex situations, by his exercise of initiative, by his untiring energy, and by his self-sacrificing devotion to duty, he contributed in a marked degree to the successful employment of all of the artillery of the 1st Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Lassiter, William

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Lassiter, 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 51st Field Artillery Brigade, as Chief of Artillery of the Artillery of the 1st and 4th Army Corps in turn, and as Chief of Artillery, 2d Army, General Lassiter showed himself to be a leader of conspicuous ability. His energy and sound judgment influenced greatly the successful operations of his commands on the Vesle, at the St. Mihiel salient, and in the Toul sector. He later commanded with skill and marked success the 32d Infantry Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Petersburg, Virginia

Lathbury, Benjamin B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin B. Lathbury, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In the adjustment and settlement of many difficult and intricate claims problems, Colonel Lathbury's services were distinguished by zeal, excellent judgment, and a high comprehension of the principles involved and his success has been most marked.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lawton, Frank H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank H. Lawton, 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 Division, G-4, Paris Group, during the critical days in the summer of 1918, by his initiative, tireless energy, and marked ability Colonel Lawton handled many difficult problems of supply and evacuation in a highly satisfactory manner, thereby contributing materially to the successes of the Division in that sector.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1929)
  

Home Town: Seattle, Washington

Lea, Luke

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Luke Lea, 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, 114th Field Artillery, 30th Division, Colonel Lea organized, trained, and handled the regiment in a skillful manner during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. By his marked tactical judgment, knowledge of artillery, and loyal devotion to duty he rendered at all times the maximum of support to the Infantry in all tasks assigned his regiment, thereby rendering in a position of great responsibility services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Nashville, Tennessee

Leach, George E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George E. Leach, 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 Commanding Officer of the 151st Field Artillery, 42d Division, Colonel Leach displayed marked qualities of leadership. Maintaining a high standard of efficiency and morale, he constantly kept his regiment in close proximity to the attacking infantry, were he was able to furnish it accurate and timely assistance, which contributed materially to the successes gained.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Learnard, Henry G.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry G. Learnard, 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 the work of reorganization and administration within the Adjutant General's Department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Napoleon, Michigan

Lee, Burton J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Burton J. Lee, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Surgical Consultant attached to the 2d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Lee served continuously at the front, organizing his forces for the treatment and evacuation of the casualties with skill and marked success. He displayed unusual ability in the operations before Soissons, when in an emergency he organized, personally led, and directed surgical teams which cared for hundreds of wounded soldiers at a time when adequate hospitalization could not be established.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Lee, John C. H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John C. H. Lee, 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 the preparations for the drive on the St. Mihiel salient in September 1918, and for the Argonne-Meuse offensive in October 1918, Colonel Lee had charge of the detailed arrangements for and subsequent execution of the operations of the 89th Division. The successes attained by this Division were largely due to his splendid staff coordination, marked tactical ability, and sound judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Junction City, Kansas

Lee, Raymond E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Raymond E. Lee, 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 to the Chief of Field Artillery, from 1 September 1918 to the present time, Colonel Lee acted as Chief of Field Artillery for a period of about 10 days prior to the armistice during the absence of the Chief of Field Artillery. After the armistice he successfully planned and executed the demobilization of the commissioned personnel of his arm and also organized and conducted the Field Artillery section of the Officers' Reserve Corps in a most effective manner.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri

Legge, Barnwell R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Barnwell R. Legge, 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 Company, Battalion, and Regimental Commander of the 26th Infantry throughout hostilities, Lieutenant Colonel Legge successfully led his command through each of the offensives of the 1st Division. By his superior tactical judgment, manifest ability, and tireless energy, coupled with unusual leadership, he contributed in a brilliant manner to the success of the 1st Division. Later, as a Division Adjutant, he gave further proof of the highest qualities of military character, again demonstrating conspicuous service in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina

Lehman, Herbert H.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Herbert H. Lehman, Colonel (General Staff), 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 with the Purchase, Storage, and Traffic Division of the General Staff as Chief of the Purchase Branch, member of the Board of Contract Adjustment, Chairman of the Advisory Board on Sales and Contract Termination, Member of the War Department Claims Board, and Assistant Director of Purchase, Storage, and Traffic, General Staff, Colonel Lehman's large business experience, breadth of vision, and sound judgment have been of inestimable value in formulating and in supervising the execution of the methods and policies followed in the cancellation of war contracts and obligations and in the settlement and adjustment of terminated obligations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Leonard, Grace E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grace E. Leonard, 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 Assistant Director of the Nursing Service, American Expeditionary Forces, First Lieutenant Leonard rendered invaluable assistance at the Headquarters of Base Section No. 3. She supervised all nursing activities of the United States Army hospitals established in England, and in many ways promoted the general welfare of the nursing staff and the sick and wounded under their care.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Lewis, Dean D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dean D. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Surgical Service of Evacuation Hospital No. 5 during the operations on the Marne, and the St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Ypres-Lys offensives, by his tireless energy, organizing ability, and unusual surgical skill, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis successfully demonstrated that war wounds could be operated upon in large numbers in front-line hospitals with limited personnel, thus conserving many lives among combat troops, thereby rendering in a position of great responsibility, conspicuous service to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Lewis, Edward M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward M. Lewis, 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 Lewis Commanded with distinction the 30th American Division during its successful operations in Belgium with the 2d British Army, and later, with the 4th British Army in the offensive which resulted in the breaking of the enemy's Hindenburg line. During all these operations he exhibited great ability, determined energy, and marked devotion to duty.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: New Albany, Indiana

Lewis, Frederick W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick W. Lewis, 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 Officer in Charge of the Publication Division of the Adjutant General's Office. To Colonel Lewis' painstaking efforts, tact, energy, and zeal are due the accuracy with which publications issued to the Military Establishment through the Adjutant General of the Army were drawn and the promptness with which they were distributed.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 105 (1919)
  

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia

Lewis, Gilbert N.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert N. Lewis, Lieutenant Colonel (Chemical 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 unusual energy, marked ability, and high technical attainments, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis rendered extremely valuable service by securing first-hand data on the use and effects of gas and submitting reports of such value that they became fundamentals upon which the gas-warfare policies of the American Expeditionary Forces were thereafter largely based. Later, as Chief of the Defense Division, Chemical Warfare Service, he obtained a high state of efficiency in the protection of our officers and soldiers against enemy gas and furthered the successes of American arms by securing a better and more effective use of gas, especially mustard gas, against the enemy, thereby rendering services of great value to our Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Berkeley, California

Liggett, Hunter

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hunter Liggett, Lieutenant 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 1st Army of the American Expeditionary Forces, General Liggett Commanded the 1st Army Corps and perfected its organization under difficult conditions of early service in France, engaged in active operations in reduction of the Marne salient and of the St. Mihiel salient, and participated in the actions in the Forest of Argonne; in command of the 1st Army when German resistance was shattered west of the Meuse.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918)
  

Home Town: Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Lincoln, Charles S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles S. Lincoln, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, while a member of the G-1 Section of the General Staff, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, and later as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, and later as Assistant Chief of Staff, G- 1.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 28 (1921)
  

Home Town: Ames, Iowa

Lindsey, Julian R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julian R. Lindsey, 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. The brilliant and successful attack of the 164th Infantry Brigade, 82d Division, Commanded by General Lindsey, in the Argonne Forest, showed a spirit of aggressiveness and leadership of a high

order. The tactical advantage attained in this action, whereby St. Juvin and Grand Pre were laid open to attack, was largely due to his ability and energy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Irwinton, Georgia

Lindsley, Henry D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry D. Lindsley, Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Lindsley conducted with extreme devotion to duty and marked zeal the many activities of the War Risk Insurance Bureau in France. Due to his executive ability he contributed very largely to the successful development, extension and administration of that important service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Littell, Isaac W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Isaac W. Littell, 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 Cantonment Division of the Quartermaster General's Office, General Littell was charged with the task of building the camps and cantonments of the Army raised in the summer of 1917 under conditions imposing almost insuperable obstacles. His completion of this task is a conspicuous example of the exercise of qualities of mind and character making up the highest type of officer.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 105 (1919)
  

Home Town: Elizabeth, New Jersey

Little, Bascom

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Bascom Little, 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 Production District in which were manufactured practically all the machine guns and automatic rifles supplied for the United States Army and later as Special Assistant to the Chief of Ordnance, in charge of the production of small arms, automatic rifles, machine guns, small-arms ammunition, etc., Colonel Little successfully organized the industry of the country for the production of these items to meet the needs of the United States Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Livermore, Phillip W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Phillip W. Livermore, Captain (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 Director of Regional and Ministerial Liaison and later as Deputy for the Chief Liaison Officer, Captain Livermore displayed unusual administrative ability and rare judgment. By untiring effort and devotion to duty, he was largely instrumental in placing American liaison on a sound footing. His forceful personality and keen intelligence contributed largely to the successes achieved by his department. At all times he showed marked initiative, unflagging energy, and zeal in the performance of exacting and delicate tasks.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Llewellyn, Fred W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred W. Llewellyn, 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. Assuming the responsibilities of the First Section of the General Staff of the 28th Division five days before the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Lieutenant Colonel Llewellyn efficiently coordinated the several services. By his constant vigilance and ceaseless efforts the entire system of supply, traffic, and evacuation operated during the advance of more than 10 kilometers, in accordance with the plans he had arranged. He was tireless in his energy and devotion to important duties, displaying military attainments of high order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Seattle, Washington

Lloyd, Charles R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles R. Lloyd, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Lloyd Commanded with distinction the 10th Field Artillery, displaying marked ability as an artillerist. His unflagging zeal and sound judgment was revealed by the success achieved by his regiment in furthering the gains achieved by the 3d Division in its operations in the field.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Lochridge, P. D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to P. D. Lochridge, 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, for services to the Allied and associated governments as Chief of Staff, American Section, Supreme War Council.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919)
  

Home Town: Rara Avis, Mississippi

Locke, Morris E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Morris E. Locke, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Logan Commanded, with marked skill and initiative, the 102d Field Artillery, 26th Division, during the Chateau-Thierry campaign, where at all times he furnished valuable support to the advancing infantry. Later he served creditably as an instructor at the Army General Staff College at Langres, France, rendering important services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio

Logan, James A., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James A. Logan, Jr., 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. Colonel Logan's marked administrative ability enabled him to assist most ably in the direction of important operations while on duty at G-1, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, as Deputy Chief of Staff, 2d Army, and G-1, 3d Army. As American Representative with the Franco-American War Affairs Commission, at Paris, he displayed unfailing tact, energy, and sound judgment in handling the intricate details of the relations between the French and American authorities, achieving signal success. His high military attainments were shown in the successes with which he performed duties of vital moment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Bala, Pennsylvania

Lonergan, Thomas C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas C. Lonergan, 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 an Instructor at the Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Lonergan displayed high professional attainments and unfailing energy, performing services of inestimable worth in connection with the instruction and training of officers for General Staff duty. He prepared the "Notebook for the General Staff Officer" and the "Provisional Staff Manual," and was mainly responsible for the "Handbook of Division and Brigade Commanders," all of which proved to be most valuable books. As Adjutant of the 159th Infantry Brigade, 80th Division, during the St. Mihiel offensive, and later as a member of the Interallied Games Committee he gave further proof of his sterling ability, sound judgment, and keen foresight. In all of these positions he rendered most conspicuous service to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Longan, Rufus E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rufus E. Longan, 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, for services as Chief of Staff, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 15 December 1917 to 16 December 1918.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)
  

Home Town: Sedalia, Missouri

Longley, Francis F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis F. Longley, 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 Longley has been in charge of the Water Supply Service, and as Commanding Officer of the 26th Engineers, a water supply regiment, since the fall of 1917. His untiring energy, unusual initiative, and good judgment have to a marked degree, been responsible for the plentiful supply of pure drinking water to the combatant troops, thereby materially assisting in maintaining the unusually low rates in sickness among our troops.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Dobbs Ferry, New York

Lord, Herbert M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Herbert M. Lord, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Assistant to the Quartermaster General and later as Director of Finance. As such, General Lord was responsible for and had authority over the preparation of estimates, disbursements, money accounts, property accounts, finance reports, and pay and mileage of the Army. The success of the Finance Department was, in a large measure, due to his breadth of vision, executive ability, initiative, and energy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Rockland, Missouri

Loree, James T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James T. Loree, 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. Colonel Loree served in turn as Assistant Quartermaster of the 27th Division, as Quartermaster of the 80th Division, and in the Provost Marshal General's Department, American Expeditionary Forces, in all of which capacities he displayed exceptional ability. His good judgment, combined with a knowledge of methods and high professional attainments, resulted in a superior standard of efficiency, reflecting the greatest credit upon himself and enabling him to render most valuable services.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)
  

Home Town: Albany, New York

Lorenz, William F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William F. Lorenz, 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 Commanding Officer of Field Hospital No. 127, and while in personal charge of the Triage (sorting station for wounded) of the 32d Division during the combat activities of that Division on the Marne, Oise-Aisne, and in the Meuse-Argonne, Major Lorenz so displayed indefatigable zeal and exceptionally good judgment in sorting, caring for, and evacuating thousands of wounded as to directly result in the saving of many lives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Mendota, Wisconsin

Lotz, Abraham G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Abraham G. Lotz, 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, for services in the Adjutant General's office in connection with the procurement of commissioned personnel. Later, as Chief of Staff, 12th Division, and Executive Officer at Camp Devens, Massachusetts, by his untiring energy, loyalty and organizing ability Colonel Lotz aided materially in the rapid demobilization of troops passing through this camp.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: Abilene, Kansas

Love, James M., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James M. Love, 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. As Adjutant General, 2d Army Corps, and later as Commanding Officer of the 319th Infantry, 80th Division, Colonel Love rendered services of great credit. By his marked tactical ability and unceasing energy he contributed materially to the successes achieved by the 80th Division in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fairfax Courthouse, Virginia

Luberoff, George

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George Luberoff, 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 Chief Quartermaster of the 1st Army, by his great energy, complete experience, and loyal efforts, Lieutenant Colonel Luberoff maintained an efficient service and kept a steady flow of all necessary quartermaster supplies to the 1st Army, rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)
  

Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky

Luther, Willard B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Willard B. Luther, 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-3, and Brigade Adjutant, 51st Field Artillery Brigade, during the occupancy of the Boucq sector, the Aisne-Marne, and St. Mihiel offensives, and as Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, Headquarters, 1st Army Artillery, during the Meuse-Argonne operations, Lieutenant Colonel Luther displayed outstanding executive ability, leadership, and technical skill of high order, these qualities couple with unremitting devotion to duty contributing in a material way to the successful operations of the organizations with which he served.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Milton, Massachusetts

Lyle, Henry H. M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry H. M. Lyle, 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 Army Evacuation Ambulance Companies and Sections of the 1st Army of the American Expeditionary Forces, a position of great responsibility. During the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives he so directed the functioning of the ambulances that, in spite of the great shortage of these, he was able at all times to transport the wounded expeditiously, thereby saving many lives and enhancing the morale of the combatant troops. By his eminent surgical skill he has devised a new practical method for the treatment of gunshot fractures. He has rendered service of much value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Lynch, Charles

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles Lynch, 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, Newport News, Virginia, Colonel Lynch's service in governing and controlling the agencies for caring for sick and wounded soldiers, protecting them

against diseases, and safeguarding them prior to and during transport overseas, was conspicuous.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1919)
  

Home Town: Syracuse, New York

Lynch, George A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George A. Lynch, 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 a member of the Training Section, General Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Lynch was chiefly responsible for the revision of the Infantry Drill Regulations. In this important task he displayed a broad grasp of the tactical lessons of the war and showed sound judgment in adapting their principles to American needs, capabilities, and characteristics, thereby rendering services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920)
  

Home Town: Blairstown, Iowa

Lynn, Clark

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clark Lynn, 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-3, 91st Division, from July 1918 to April 1919, by his high professional attainments and marked ability Lieutenant Colonel Lynn rendered valuable assistance in the staff work during the St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Ypres-Lys offensives, his efficiency contributing materially to the success of his Division in these operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

*Lyon, Leroy S.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Leroy S. Lyon, 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 Brigadier General Commanding the 65th Field Artillery Brigade, 40th Division, General Lyon displayed splendid qualities of leadership and organizing ability and by his enthusiasm and

energy he developed his brigade to a high state of efficiency. Later, as Major General, Commanding the 31st Division during its training, he exhibited marked tactical judgment, and his skill and leadership were largely responsible for the success achieved in perfecting the organization and training of his Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 68 (1920)
  

Home Town: Richmond, Virginia

Mabee, James I.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James I. Mabee, 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 Mabee served with the 1st Division as Sanitary Inspector from 6 June 1917 to July 1918, and as Division Surgeon from 4 July 1918 to 10 February 1919, and then as Chief Surgeon, 3d Army Corps. By his high professional attainments, his ability for organization and for securing cooperation of his subordinates, and his tireless efforts, he effected the successful evacuation of many casualties suffered by the 1st Division in the Soissons, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Sedan attacks. At all times he rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces in positions of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Rockwood, Michigan

MacArthur, Douglas A.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Douglas A. MacArthur (0-57), 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 MacArthur served with credit as Chief of Staff of the 42d Division in the operations at Chalons and at the Chateau-Thierry salient. In command of the 84th Infantry Brigade, he showed himself to be a brilliant commander of skill and judgment. Later he served with distinction as Commanding General of the 42d Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin