Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Moses, Andrew

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Andrew Moses, 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. Commanding the 316th Field Artillery, 81st Division, from August 1917, and the 156th Field Artillery Brigade, 81st Division, from June 1918 until it was demobilized, General Moses exhibited qualities of excellent leadership and military attainments of a high order. Later, as Chairman of a Joint Board of Review he occupied a position of great responsibility, having full charge and control of the re-delivery of all ships allocated to the War Department during the World War. By his administrative ability, excellent judgment, energy, and tact, he rendered conspicuous services in bringing about speedy and accurate settlements with the ship owners, which resulted in a large saving to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Stickling, Texas

Mott, T. Bentley

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to T. Bentley Mott, 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 Liaison Officer of the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, at Allied General Headquarters, Colonel Mott performed the important duties with which he was charged with marked ability, and by his tact and sound judgment he materially assisted in insuring close cooperation between the French and American Armies.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Leesburg, Virginia

Mount, James R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James R. Mount, 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. Arriving in France with the first American troops, Colonel Mount undertook the task of creating a medical supply depot and administering a medical supply service for the American Expeditionary Forces. Using his limited resources with great skill and judgment, he displayed unusual talent for organization and laid the foundation of an efficient Medical Supply Service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri

Mountford, Frederick A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick A. Mountford, Lieutenant Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant to the Chief of Coast Artillery and in charge of the materiel Section in that office, Lieutenant Colonel Mountford displayed excellent judgment and a thorough knowledge of the involved and intricate details in connection with materiel, thereby rendering highly meritorious service in the preparation and execution of plans for the efficient accomplishment of the duties assigned to the Coast Artillery Corps in the operations in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: East Liverpool, Ohio

Mudgett, Charles F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles F. Mudgett, 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 Officer in Charge of the Enlisted Division, Adjutant General's Office, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Mudgett demonstrated the highest order of efficiency, and by his tact and sound judgment he handled in a masterful manner the many difficult problems that arose. During the demobilization he carried to successful completion the various projects relative to the discharge and return of enlisted personnel. By his splendid attainments and professional zeal, he contributed materially to the success of the work of the Adjutant General's Office at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Valley City, Nebraska

Muir, Charles H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Muir, 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 Division and Corps Commander, Commanding the 28th Division during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and especially in the difficult operations which resulted in the clearing of the Argonne Forest, General Muir proved himself to be an energetic leader of the highest professional attainments. As a Corps Commander he displayed the same fine qualities that characterized his service with a division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Erie, Michigan

Mullally, Thornwell

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thornwell Mullally, 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 Mullally projected, recruited, organized, and mobilized the 144th Field Artillery, 40th Division, as an additional regiment of the California National Guard. Later, as Colonel of that regiment, his sound judgment and marked ability as a leader were largely responsible for the successful training of his regiment both in the United States and France and in the development in that unit of over 168 officers for our Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Munson, Edward L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward L. Munson, 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 Munson developed the scheme of field training for officers and enlisted men of the Medical Department, directed the organization and administration of the medical officers' training camps, and organized and administered the Morale Branch of the General Staff.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 34 (1919)
  

Home Town: New Haven, Connecticut

Murphy, Fred T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred T. Murphy, 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 Base Hospital No. 21, as Supervisor of the evacuation of the sick and wounded of the 1st Army, and later as Director of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the American

Red Cross, Colonel Murphy rendered most valuable assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. Throughout his service he displayed unusual administrative ability and professional skill, combined with a genius for organization that contributed greatly to the efficiency of the Medical Service of the Army. Untiring in zeal and enthusiastic in his duty, he was an inspiration to those associated with him.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Murphy, Grayson M. P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Grayson M. P. Murphy, 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 Murphy organized the work of the American Red Cross in Europe, and to his foresight, wisdom, and untiring efforts are largely due the splendid work performed for the American Expeditionary Forces by that institution. Later he displayed marked ability as Assistant Chief of Staff of the 42d Division during the operations of that unit.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Murphy, John B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John B. Murphy, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer of the 44th Field Artillery Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps, by his marked ability, energy, and resourcefulness, Colonel Murphy organized, equipped and trained a regiment of 8-inch howitzers in an extraordinary brief period of time, thus enabling them to reach the front in time to be of valuable service during the critical days of April 1918. Later, as a member of the Operations Section at General Headquarters, he rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)
  

Home Town: Notre Dame, Indiana

Murray, Arthur

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Murray, 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 Department Commander, Western Department, between 29 August 1917 and 14 May 1918, General Murray handled many difficult problems arising in that department with rare judgment, tact, and great skill.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Bowling Green, Missouri

Murray, Maxwell

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Maxwell Murray, 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 5th Field Artillery, 1st Division, Colonel Murray handled the regiment so brilliantly under severe conditions during the assault and capture of Cantigny, 28 May 1918, and during the Aisne-Marne offensive in the assault southeast of Soissons, 18 - 25 July 1918, that the regiment demonstrated an unusually high degree of efficiency and morale. He repeatedly displayed superior tactical judgment and knowledge of artillery and by his exceptional ability, leadership, and devotion to duty, he rendered the maximum of support to the Infantry of the 1st Division in effectively executing the most difficult missions assigned to him, thus rendering important services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Fort Totten, New York

Murray, Peter

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Peter Murray, 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, Training and Instruction Branch, War Plans Division, General Staff, during 1919, under colonel Murray's direction the foundation for the existing system of Army education and

training was established and ways and means evolved to apply to peace training the lessons learned in the World War.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922)
  

Home Town: Visalia, California

Mury (Kershaw), Edith A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edith A. Mury (Kershaw), Chief Nurse, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse on duty at the Nurses' Mobilization Station, Ellis Island, New York, during the early period of the World War, Chief Nurse Mury (now Mrs. Edith A. Kershaw) rendered invaluable assistance to the Medical Department by instructing newly appointed chief nurses before embarkation for overseas, and through her untiring energy and unusual capabilities set a splendid example for all who came in contact with her. Later, as Assistant Superintendent, in the Office of the Surgeon General, she contributed services of high value in supervising the demobilization of the Army Nurse Corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Oakland, California

Myer, Edgar A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar A. Myer, 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. having taken command of the 129th Infantry, 33d Division, at a critical period during active operations, Colonel Myer displayed marked ability as a military leader by the successful manner in which he conducted his regiment. Constantly maintaining a high grade of morale among his command, he was able to accomplish with marked success all missions assigned to his unit.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Troy, New York

Myers, Hu B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hu B. Myers, 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, and Chief of Staff, 2d Division, during its final operations, Colonel Myers performed his exacting staff duties with conspicuous ability. To his brilliant military attainments and untiring zeal were due, in a large measure, the successes achieved by his division in its attack on Masif du Mont at St. Etienne-a-Arnes, when the 2d Division served with the 4th French Army, and again during its advance from Landres-et- St. Georges to the Meuse during the final phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Shelbyville, Tennessee

Naylor, William K.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William K. Naylor, 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 Chief of Staff of the 33d Division, General Naylor exhibited conspicuous ability in the operations north of Verdun, France, in September and October 1918. He frequently visited the front-line positions under heavy enemy artillery fire, and by his personal efforts and skillful dispositions was in a large measure responsible for the successes gained.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

Nicholson, William John

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William John Nicholson, 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 Nicholson Commanded with distinction the 157th Infantry Brigade, 79th Division, from its organization to the time of the armistice--at all times with credit to himself and to his command.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Noble, Robert E.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert E. Noble, 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 Noble had immediate charge of the Personnel Division of the Surgeon General's Office and solved the problem of getting medical officers into the Army during an increase from 1,500 at the beginning of the war to 30,000. He also had charge of the Hospital Division of the Surgeon General's Office, handling both of these large responsibilities with conspicuous success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919)
  

Home Town: Anniston, Alabama

Nolan, Dennis Edward

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dennis Edward Nolan, 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 Nolan organized and administered with marked ability the Intelligence Section of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces. His estimates of the complex and ever- changing military and political situation, his sound judgment, and accurate discrimination were invaluable to the Government, and influenced greatly the success that attended the operation of the American armies in Europe.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Akron, New York

Nuttman, Louis M.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis M. Nuttman, 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 a regimental commander of the 89th Division, Colonel Nuttman displayed marked military ability, providing his regiment with efficient training which showed its effects by the excellent conduct of the regiment in combat. Later, when promoted to the grade of Brigadier General, he demonstrated great executive ability in the organization and administration of the Combat Officer's Replacement Depot at Gondrecourt.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

O'Brien, Michael J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Michael J. O'Brien, 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 Officer in Charge of the Officers' Division, Adjutant General's Office, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel O'Brien demonstrated the highest professional attainments in the discharge of his multifarious duties. By his zeal, good judgment, and never-failing tact he was responsible in a large measure for the development of the high efficiency of his division. During the

demobilization of the American Expeditionary Forces, working without regard to hours, by his tireless energy and exceptional ability he carried to successful completion the various and difficult projects that arose. Later, in charge of the American Expeditionary Forces records in Washington, D.C. he maintained that same high standard of efficiency which marked his work in the Adjutant General's Office, Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

O'Donnell, John L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John L. O'Donnell, First Lieutenant (Chaplain), 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 Chaplain, 132d Infantry, 33d Division, Chaplain O'Donnell was ceaseless in his efforts to better the welfare of the men, and during the period of operations accompanied the attacking waved in every action in which the regiment took part. Exposing himself to artillery and machine-gun fire to care personally for the wounded, organizing parties of stretcher bearers, going without a thought of personal danger whenever he was needed, he set an example of courage and heroism, appreciably raising the morale of those with whom and for whom he worked.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Ogden, Hugh Walter

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh Walter Ogden, 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 Judge Advocate and Inspector of the 42d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Ogden rendered valuable services. He exhibited ability of a high order throughout the operations of the division. Later, assigned to the Bureau of Civil Affairs for the Third Army, he performed his task with marked success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919)
  

Home Town: Brookline, Massachusetts

Oliver, Llewellyn W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Llewellyn W. Oliver, 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, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 21 January 1919 to 26 February 1920, Colonel Oliver occupied a position of great responsibility. The details of arrangements for demobilization and for handling the sick and wounded fell largely upon his shoulders. His energy, excellent judgment, and administrative ability were of greatest value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Escanaba, Michigan

Oliver, Robert T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert T. Oliver, Colonel (Dental 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 Dental Surgeon, Colonel Oliver displayed remarkable ability in the performance of his numerous and exacting duties. He directed the personnel, equipment, and operations of his Department with sound judgment, showing resourcefulness in solving new problems which confronted him.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana

Olmsted, Edward

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward Olmsted, 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-1, of the 27th Division, by his high military attainments, zeal, and keen perception of his manifold duties, the technical services of the Division were so promptly and effectively coordinated and supervised that the front-line units were at all times completely supplied with all necessities. He has rendered services of particular worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920)
  

Home Town: Elizabeth, New Jersey

O'Neill, John

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John O'Neill, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. From November 1917 until November 1919, at Base Section No. 5, Brest, France, while serving in succession as Chief of Stevedores, Assistant General Superintendent in Charge of the Operations and Troops and Cargo Divisions, and finally as Superintendent of that port, by virtue of his marked ability, indomitable energy, and his capacity for inspiring his men, Lieutenant Colonel O'Neill overcame all difficulties and met every demand made upon his force. His remarkable achievements in the quick turn-around of large vessels carrying troops and supplies were of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Newburyport, Mississippi

Orton, Edward

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward Orton, Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation), 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 Orton's untiring energy and splendid judgment were displayed in the efficient organization of the Engineering Division of the Motor Transport corps in bringing about standardization of equipment and supplies and in efficiently directing the forces of the motor industry to the mutual advantage of the Army and the industry itself.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Columbus, Ohio

O'Ryan, John F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John F. O'Ryan, 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 27th Division in its successful operations with the British in France in the Autumn of 1918, General O'Ryan displayed qualities of skill and aggressiveness which mark him as

a leader of ability. In the breach of the Hindenburg Line between St. Quentin and Cambrai the name of his division is linked with the British in adding new laurels to the allied forces in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Oury, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Oury, 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. Placed in Command of the 157th Infantry Brigade, 79th Division, during the Montfaucon drive, Colonel Oury displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and marked tactical skill. Continuing at the same time in command of his regiment, the 314th Infantry, he directed the men of his command, and by his dauntless determination carried them forward under heavy enemy fire. He proved himself untiring in energy and possessed of great initiative, sound judgment, and military attainments of high order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)
  

Home Town: Lincoln, Nebraska

Ovenshine, Alexander T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alexander T. Ovenshine, 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. While serving as Inspector General, 3d Army Corps, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel Ovenshine was charged with many important reports and investigations, which service was performed with marked ability and good judgment, and aided his corps and his Army commanders in decisions culminating in the success of this offensive. Later, as Inspector General, 2d Army, he rendered distinguished service of a similar nature in connection with the operations of the 2d Army from 12 October 1918, to the day of the armistice.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Palmer, Bruce

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Bruce Palmer, 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 a member of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces, on duty with the 1st Section, first as Chief of the Tonnage Division during a period of stress, be fraught with difficulties, and later as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Colonel Palmer performed duties of great responsibility with marked ability, fidelity, and success, invariably displaying personal and professional attainments of a high order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Harrison, Illinois

Palmer, Frederick

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick Palmer, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Charged with the responsibility of drafting regulations covering the mail and press censorship, as well as formulating plans for the guidance of press correspondents with the American forces in France, Lieutenant Colonel Palmer rendered conspicuously valuable services. Having served in all the zones occupied by the allied force, his information, of far reaching value, was placed at the disposal of our Government. His broad experience with many armies, his outstanding skill as an observer, his untiring energy and devotion to duty contributed markedly to the successful operations of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Palmer, John McAuley

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John McAuley Palmer, 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 the organization of the Operations Section of the General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Palmer displayed sound tactical judgment and breadth of vision, and the ultimate success of the American plan of campaign was largely due to his detailed plans. As Commander of the 58th Infantry Brigade, 29th Division, during the severe fighting north of Verdun, in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, his services were conspicuous and his brigade successful.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Springfield, Illinois

Park, Richard

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard Park, 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. To Colonel Park's energy and good judgment may be largely attributed the rapid development and successful administration of the Engineer Training School and Mobilization Camp at Camp A. A. Humphreys, Virginia. His utilization of labor of troops to supplement construction forces is a find example of initiative in meeting a critical situation.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Warren, New Hampshire

Parker, Courtlandt

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Courtlandt Parker, 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 Parker organized and conducted the training camp for Field Artillery at Camp Coetquidan and later, at the Office of the Chief of Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces. By his

superior professional attainments, his zeal, and keen foresight, he contributed in a marked manner to the successful conduct of Field Artillery training. As Regimental Commander of the 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, in the Cantigny sector and in the Aisne-Marne offensive, he repeatedly displayed superior tactical judgment and knowledge of artillery, and by his exceptional ability, leadership, and devotion to duty he rendered the maximum support to the Infantry of the 1st Division in effectively executing the most difficult missions assigned to him, thus rendering in a position of great responsibility most important services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Newark, New Jersey

Parker, Frank

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank Parker, 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 Parker Commanded with marked distinction the 18th Unites States Infantry. Later, as a Brigade Commander, he exhibited qualities of rare leadership, superb courage, and unusual initiative. Finally he commanded the 1st Division in the Argonne offensive in the autumn of 1918, where he showed himself to be a skilled leader of marked ability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Georgetown, South Carolina

Parker, Hugh A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh A. Parker, 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 Parker served as Assistant G-3, 1st Army Corps, during June and July 1918, G-3, 4th Division, from August to October 1918, Chief of Staff, 7th Division, from November 1918 to February 1919, and Chief of Staff, American Military Mission to Berlin. By his tact, sound judgment, marked ability, and loyal devotion to duty, he contributed materially to the success of all units with which he served.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Royse City, Texas

Parker, John H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John H. Parker, 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 Machine-Gun School at Langres, by his tireless efforts Colonel Parker secured the necessary equipment and ably instructed a large student body in the technical handling of one of the most important fire power weapons developed in the present war, rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Green Ridge, Missouri