Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

McAndrew, James W.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James W. McAndrew, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, the development of the Army schools in France is largely due to General McAndrew's marked ability as an organizer and to his brilliant professional attainments. As Chief of Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces during the period of active operations, he has met every demand of his important position; by his advice and decisions he has materially contributed to the success of these forces; and he has at all times enjoyed in full the confidence of the Commander in Chief.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 136 (1918)
  

Home Town: Scranton, Pennsylvania

McAndrew, Joseph A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph A. McAndrew, 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. Lieutenant Colonel McAndrew served with distinguished ability as an Instructor in the use of Infantry weapons as the 1st Corps School and also as Director of the Infantry Specialists' School at Langres. Later, as a member of the Training Section of the General Staff, he supervised the instruction at the various corps schools and was directly responsible for the maintenance of sound tactical training, securing especially brilliant results in the training of infantry, rendering services of marked merit to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Bentonville, Arkansas

McAndrews, Joseph R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph R. McAndrews, 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 Senior Officer in the small group of the Operations Division, General Staff, designated as the Section in charge of priorities of equipment and shipment, Colonel McAndrews was charged

with the handling of the whole matter of preparing units for movement to the ports for overseas service, and is now engaged in the reverse process of moving returning units from the port to camps for demobilization, all of which has been marked by conspicuous ability and meritorious service to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

McArthur, John C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John C. McArthur, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer, 326th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, from the date of its organization and during its occupancy of the Somme, Toul, Nancy, and Argonne sectors, 10 May 1918 to 19 November 1918, Colonel McArthur displayed brilliant leadership, sound tactical judgment, unremitting attention and devotion to duty, these qualities inspiring the officers and men of his command, bringing their morale to a high pitch and inciting them to a rare devotion to duty. His services as a Regimental Commander contributed in a very marked way to the successful operations of the 82d Division of the American Expeditionary Forces in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Aberdeen, South Carolina

McCain, Henry P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry P. McCain, 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 administering the Adjutant General's Department during the early period of the war, through his efficient management this department was able to meet the excessive burdens placed upon it.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Jackson, Mississippi

McCain, William A.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William A. McCain, 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 Ordnance Officer of the 5th Army Corps, Colonel McCain displayed superior judgment, exceptional ability, and zealous devotion to duty, and executed successfully the difficult problems of the supply of munitions, thereby contributing materially to the success of the operations of the 5th Army Corps, and rendering important services to the American Expeditionary Forces, in the operations against the enemy during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1929)
  

Home Town: Carrollton, Mississippi

McCaw, Walter D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter D. McCaw, 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 McCaw's counsel and advice in the early stages of the operations of the American Expeditionary Forces were of particular benefit to the effective work of the Medical Department.

As Chief Surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces, in the later operations in the field, he maintained the splendid efficiency of that department at a critical time and solved each new problem presented with wisdom and marked ability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Richmond, Virginia

McCleave, Edward G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward G. McCleave, 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. Serving as Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4, Paris Group and 1st Army, from January to December 1918, Lieutenant Colonel McCleave displayed great initiative, devotion to duty, and executive ability during the operations in and around Chateau-Thierry in June and July, while the divisions of the American Army were serving with the 6th French Army and during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations of the 1st Army, he assisted in the organization of the sections and in a position of great responsibility contributed materially to the successful accomplishments of the supply of the troops engaged in those operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Berkeley, California

McCleave, Robert P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert P. McCleave, 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 G-3 of the 1st Army from 25 July to 15 October 1918, during the Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne operations, Colonel McCleave displayed marked ability. Later, in the midst of operations, he was appointed Chief of Staff of the 3d Division. In gaining immediate and complete control of a difficult situation and in coordinating the work of the new staff, he showed conspicuous ability, and by his inspiring example of energy and zeal, he was largely responsible for the successes achieved by the ed Division at Claire-Chenes Wood and the Bois-de-Foret.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)
  

Home Town: California

McClellan, Benjamin F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin F. McClellan, 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. Attached to the 5th Section of the General Staff, Lieutenant Colonel McClellan displayed high professional attainments and marked executive ability in the general supervision of the entire group of army schools. As an inspector-instructor of infantry, his influence was an important factor in securing the correct tactical training of that arm, rendering creditable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Tallulah, Louisiana

McCloskey, Manus

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Manus McCloskey, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in Command of the 12th Field Artillery during all its operations with the 2d Division, until 16 August 1918, Colonel McCloskey displayed marked ability and efficiency. He especially distinguished himself during the operations of the 2d Division at the Bois-de-Belleau and Bouresches, when he commanded in addition to his own regiment, the 37th Field Artillery, French Army. By this service he contributed in no small measure to the success of the Infantry Brigade in these operations. Later, as Commanding General, 152d field Artillery Brigade, he rendered able support to the attacking Infantry of the 77th Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1920)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

McCord, James H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James H. McCord, 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 Executive Officer in charge of the Selective Draft in Missouri, by his unusual executive ability, rare tact and skill, great initiative, and resourcefulness at times under most trying and novel conditions which arose in connection with the administration of the Selective Service Act, Lieutenant Colonel McCord 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: St. Joseph, Missouri

McCormick, Chester B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Chester B. McCormick, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, while Commanding the 119th Field Artillery and at times the 57th Artillery Brigade during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. During these operations Colonel McCormick displayed marked judgment and devotion to duty, and by the skillful handling of his command contributed materially to the success of the 57th Artillery Brigade in supporting the 32d and at other times five other divisions.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922)
  

Home Town: Lansing, Michigan

McCormick, Robert R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert R. McCormick, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery, in the Ansauville sector and in the Cantigny sector, France, between 18 January and 28 May 1918, and as Lieutenant Colonel, 61st Field Artillery, 33d Division, 13 May to 29 July 1918, and Colonel, 61st Field Artillery, 30 July to 31 December 1918, Colonel McCormick displayed rare leadership and organizing ability, unusual executive ability, and sound technical judgment. By his ceaseless energy and his close supervision of training, discipline, and command in action against the enemy he contributed materially to the successful operations of the Artillery of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

McCoy, Frank R.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank R. McCoy, 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 Secretary of the General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, General McCoy's services were of particular value in the original organization of the forces in France. Later, in Command of the 165th Infantry, 42d Division, in the Baccarat sector, and then in Command of the 63d Infantry Brigade in the difficult fighting east of Reims, he had a prominent part in the successes achieved.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Lewistown, Pennsylvania

McCoy, John C.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John C. McCoy, 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. Lieutenant Colonel McCoy served with conspicuous success as Commanding Officer of American Red Cross Hospital No. 111, at Jouy-sur-Morin and Chateau-Thierry from June to August 1918. Though he was hampered by insufficient personnel and equipment, he nevertheless succeeded in caring for a large number of wounded from the Marne offensive, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

Home Town: Paterson, New Jersey

McCoy, Robert B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert B. McCoy, 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 128th Infantry throughout all the major operations in which the 32d Division participated, Colonel McCoy proved himself a leader of sound judgment and exceptional ability. During the Oise-Aisne offensive he skillfully handled the delicate maneuver of straightening and changing the front on the left bank of his brigade during the attack on Terny-Sorny and later during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the attack on the Kremhilde- Stellung he performed another tactical operation of high order in a flank movement which resulted in the taking of the town of Romagne.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Sparta, Wisconsin

McCrea, James A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James A. McCrea, 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 McCrea rendered especially efficient services to the American Expeditionary Forces while acting as General Manager of the Transportation Service and later as Deputy Director

General of Transportation in the Advance Section. He handled his duties in a most efficient manner, showing marked ability, great zeal, and energy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Woodmere, New York

McCullagh, Samuel

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel McCullagh, 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 Evacuation Branches, G-4, Paris Group, and G-4, 1st Army, Lieutenant Colonel McCullagh was charged with the supervision, coordination, and control of evacuation and hospitalization of the sick and wounded. By his great foresight, initiative, judgment, devotion to duty, and the helpful cooperation exercised by him, he played an important part in the successful treatment and evacuation of many thousands

of sick and wounded under the most adverse conditions, performing this important and responsible duty with conspicuous ability, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

McDonald, John B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John B. McDonald, 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 181st Infantry Brigade, during the advance of the 91st Division from Foret-de-Hesse, Argonne, France, in September 1918, General McDonald was instrumental in the successes achieved. He directed the attack in person, and by his example of personal courage and by his sound tactical orders he so inspired his brigade that it was enabled to capture and hold a most important position.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Athens, Alabama

McDonald, John G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John G. McDonald, Major (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 Provost Marshal, 1st Army, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Major McDonald was responsible for the maintenance of order in the extensive Army area in rear of corps areas, for the apprehension of stragglers and wrongdoers in that area, and for the Military Police of areas relinquished by each corps as a consequence of the rapid advance of the corps of the 1st Army after 1 November 1918. Due to his tact, resourcefulness, and marked efficiency he accomplished all of his missions in a highly meritorious manner, thereby contributing materially to the successes of the 1st Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Gordon, Washington

*McDonough, John

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to John McDonough, Major (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 General Foreman of the St. Nazaire Locomotive Erection Shops, Major McDonough managed this plant from its organization in September 1917 until June 1918, when he was appointed Superintendent, and thence performed the important duties of this later office until his death in November 1918. It is due to this energy, ability, and devotion to duty that such a great number of American locomotives erected in France were turned out with record speed. He has rendered services of much value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Beech Grove, Indiana

McFarland, Earl

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl McFarland, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, first in charge of the design, development, and production of all machine guns, automatic rifles, and accessories thereto for the Army of the United States, for service in organizing the industries of the country to meet the unprecedented demands for automatic arms created after the entrance of the United States into the World War, and later as Special Assistant to the Chief of Ordnance in charge of all matters pertaining to small arms, automatic arms, and equipment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1921)
  

Home Town: Topeka, Kansas

McGlachlin, Edward F., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward F. McGlachlin, Jr., 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 Artillery of the 1st Army in its organization and subsequent operations General McGlachlin solved the difficult problems involved with rare military judgment. In the St. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse offensives his qualities as a leader were demonstrated by the effective employment of Artillery that was planned and conducted under his direction. He later commanded with great ability and success the 1st Infantry Division, American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Stevens Point, Wisconsin

McGuire, Stuart

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stuart McGuire, 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 Commanding Officer of Base Hospital No. 45, Lieutenant Colonel McGuire received and cared for a very large number of wounded evacuated in that hospital during the Battle of the Argonne, in September and October 1918. By his administrative and professional skill he has reflected credit upon the Medical Department of the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Richmond, Virginia

*McIndoe, James F.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to James F. McIndoe, 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 McIndoe rendered valuable services in bringing his unit to a high state of discipline and training which manifested itself later in all operations in which it participated. Later, as Director of Military Engineers, a position of great responsibility, he rendered services of much worth.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Lonaconing, Maryland

McIntyre, Frank

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank McIntyre, 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 Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, General McIntyre's breadth of view and sound judgment have contributed materially to the formulation and carrying out of policies essential to the

operation of the military establishment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama

McKernon, James F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James F. McKernon, 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 McKernon has, by his tireless devotion to duty and his willingness to work in any capacity, not only placed his remarkable ability freely and fully at the disposition of the

wounded, but in addition he has set so high a standard of professional efficiency as to serve as an inspiration to all with whom he has come in contact.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

McLean, Angus

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Angus McLean, 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 and later as Commanding Officer of Base Hospital No. 17 and surgical consultant in hospital formations at the front, by his tireless energy, great resourcefulness, and brilliant professional attainments Colonel McLean rendered services of inestimable value in the care of the sick and wounded of the American, British, and French Armies, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Detroit, Michigan

McLeer, Edward, Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward McLeer, Jr., 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. With untiring energy and unremitting devotion to duty Lieutenant Colonel McLeer supervised the instruction and training and commanded in action against the enemy the machine-gun organizations of the 27th Division. During the operations of the division against the Hindenburg line, 25 to 30 September 1918, and in the Le Selle River campaign 15 to 20 October 1918, in direct command of 14 machine-gun companies he displayed outstanding leadership, sound tactical judgment and indomitable determination and courage, these qualities being reflected in the morale and high efficiency of the machine-gun organizations of this division. He rendered extremely valuable and important services to the Government in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

McMahon, Edmund J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edmund J. McMahon, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer of the camp at St. Sulpice, France, a position of great responsibility, Colonel McMahon demonstrated rare executive ability. The efficient operation and growth of this important base section was due, in a great measure, to his energy and capacity for handling a task of considerable magnitude.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

McManus, George H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George H. McManus, 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 Executive Officer and Troop Movement Officer, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, through his very able organization and administration of these important offices the transport

of troops and supplies overseas was materially aided.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Hudson, Iowa

McNair, Lesley J.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lesley J. McNair, 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 the Senior Artillery Officer of the Training Section, General Staff, General McNair displayed marked ability in correctly estimating the changing conditions and requirements of military tactics. He was largely responsible for impressing upon the American Army sound principles for the use of artillery and for improving methods for the support of Infantry, so necessary to the proper cooperation of the two arms.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Bemidji, Minnesota

McNair, William S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William S. McNair, 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. Serving in turn as Commander of the 1st Field Artillery Brigade, 1st Division, and the 151st Field Artillery Brigade, 76th Division, as Chief of Artillery, 1st Army Corps, during the latter part of the Meuse-Argonne offensive and as Chief of Artillery of the 1st Army from 18 November 1918 until April 1919, by his marked ability, sound judgment, and thorough knowledge of artillery General McNair rendered conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Tecumseh, Michigan

McNeely, John D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John D. McNeely, 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 Deputy Director, Rents, Requisitions, and Claims Service, a position of great responsibility, in which he discharged important administrative functions with noteworthy ability and displayed good judgment and tact while attached to the British Claims Commission.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: St. Joseph, Missouri

McNeil, Edwin C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin C. McNeil, 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 Assistant Judge Advocate, American Expeditionary Forces, by his excellent administrative ability and sound judgment Colonel McNeil rendered a service which enabled his department to expeditiously handle many questions of great moment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: Alexandria, Minnesota

McRae, Donald Marion

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Donald Marion McRae, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, 78th Division, from November 1917 until December 1918, Lieutenant Colonel McRae displayed military attainments of a high order. By his great energy, sound judgment, and efficient administration of his section he was able to secure complete and valuable information of the enemy, thereby contributing materially to the successful operations of his division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts

McRae, James H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James H. McRae, 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 McRae Commanded with great credit the 78th Division in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and had an important part in that operation which forced the enemy to abandon Grandpre. In this and other campaigns his personal influence on the result obtained showed a rich quality of military leadership.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Lumber City, Georgia

McRoberts, Samuel

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel McRoberts, 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 Procurement Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which capacity he was charged with the procurement, by purchase or manufacture, of all articles of ordnance supplied to the United States Army, and the execution of the necessary contracts in connection therewith.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Mears, Frederick

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick Mears, 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 Mears served with distinction as Commanding Officer of the 31st Railway Engineers, and later as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the Railway Department, Transportation Corps. Due to his remarkable executive ability and skill as an engineer, the railways of the American Expeditionary Forces were operated with rare success, and the huge transportation problem, involving the carrying of tremendous quantities of supplies from the base ports to the front, was satisfactorily solved.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

Menoher, Charles T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles T. Menoher, 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 Command of the 42d Division from Chateau-Thierry to the conclusion of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, including the Baccarat sector, Reims, Vesles, and at St. Mihiel salient, General Menoher with his division participated in all of these important engagements. The reputation as a fighting unit of the 42d Division is in no small measure due to the soldierly qualities and the military leadership of General Menoher.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Merchant, Berkeley T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Berkeley T. Merchant, 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. While on duty in the Remount Service, Lieutenant Colonel Merchant performed his tasks efficiently. Later, appointed Chief Veterinarian of the American Expeditionary

Forces, he administered, with marked success, the veterinary service, providing for effective means of evacuation of sick and wounded animals from the front and in placing the personnel of the Veterinary Corps on an efficiently functioning basis.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)
  

Home Town: Watervliet, New York

Merrill, Dana T.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dana T. Merrill, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff, 37th Division, during its organization, training and entire combat period, Colonel Merrill displayed unflagging energy and marked ability. To his zeal, initiative, and military attainments was due in great measure the success of the division in both the Meuse-Argonne and Ypres-Lys offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)
  

Home Town: East Auburn, Maine

Metts, John Van B.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Van B. Metts, 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 Metts Commanded with marked distinction the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division, from the time of its organization and early training period to the completion of the active combat operations in the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives. He especially distinguished himself while in command of his regiment on 29 September 1918, during the assault on the Hindenburg line, near Bellicourt, France, where he displayed marked ability and sound judgment. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920)
  

Home Town: Wilmington, North Carolina

Meyers, Vincent

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Vincent Meyers, Major (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 a member of the Supply Section of the General Staff in charge of the Munitions Branch, Major Meyers ably controlled and handled the details of ammunition supply for the 1st Army during the period of the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations. In this important task he displayed marked initiative and energy, and assured by his skill and prompt action a steady supply of ammunition under most difficult conditions. His efforts were a contributing factor to the success of the Supply Service during these important operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Middleton, Troy H.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Troy H. Middleton, 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 battalion and a regimental commander of the 47th Infantry, 4th Division, Colonel Middleton gave proof of conspicuous energy and marked tactical ability. He achieved notable successes in the operations near Sergy, along the Vesle River, and during the fierce fighting in the Bois-du-Fays and the Bois-de-Foret of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Georgetown, Mississippi

Miles, Perry L.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Perry L. Miles, 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 Commander of the 371st Infantry, 93d Division, which during its active operations, was attached to the French forces, Colonel Miles conducted his regiment with conspicuous success. By his admirable tact and sound judgment he maintained at all times harmonious relationship with the allied forces to which his unit was attached, rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Columbus, Ohio