Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Parsons, James Kelly

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Kelly Parsons, 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 Parsons organized and commanded with great energy and ability the Embarkation Camp at St. Nazaire, France, and handled with conspicuous success the reception, care, and departure of the large number of officers and soldiers passing through that camp en route to the United States. He demonstrated administrative abilities of a high order and performed services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama

Parsons, William Barclay

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Barclay Parsons, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Major, 11th Engineers (Railway), during its organization and training period, Chairman of Engineering Railway Commission sent overseas to investigate and report upon railway conditions in France; Lieutenant Colonel and then Colonel, 11th Engineers, during its combat operations. By his wide experience, sound judgment, and brilliant professional and technical attainments, Colonel Parsons handled many difficult problems which confronted him with conspicuous success, thereby rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Patterson, Charles H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Patterson, 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 an officer of the Inspector General's Department and as Chief of the Investigative Division of that department, Colonel Patterson's rare efficiency and good judgment in the investigation and treatment of difficult and intricate problems have materially facilitated the administration of the Office of the Inspector General, and have been of great value to the War Department and to the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1921)
  

Home Town: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Patterson, Paul M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul M. Patterson, Captain (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 Evacuation Officer of the 1st Army in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Captain Patterson directed the routing of all battle casualties into Army hospitals at the front, supervised the daily supply of those hospitals, and so skillfully and energetically classified and coordinated the constant flow of evacuations to the rear by timely calls for and expeditious loading of hospital trains that beds were always available for

thousands of sick and wounded of the 1st Army. He rendered services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri

Patterson, Robert U.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert U. Patterson, 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, Base Hospital No. 5, United States Army, serving with the British Expeditionary Forces at Dannes-Camiers and Boulogne, France, Colonel Patterson displayed tireless energy and military attainments of a high order in the efficient operation of this hospital. By his marked devotion to duty and administrative ability great numbers of our own and allied sick and wounded were treated, resulting in the saving of many lives. His services were of material value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

Patton, George S., Jr.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George S. Patton, Jr. (0-2605), Colonel (Tank 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 energy and sound judgment, Colonel Patton rendered very valuable services in his organization and direction of the Tank Center at the Army schools at Langres, France. In the employment of Tank Corps troops in combat he displayed high military attainments, zeal, and marked adaptability in a form of warfare comparatively new to the American Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Gabriel, California

Paules, Earl G.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earl G. Paules, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As a member of the American Military Commission of Italy from April to July 1918, Colonel Paules displayed tact and diplomacy in making a preliminary investigation of the Czechoslovak situation. Later, as Commanding Officer of the 7th Engineers, he participated creditably in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, materially aiding in the operations of the 5th Division by his skill in constructing bridges across the Meuse River in the face of desperate hostile resistance.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Marietta, Georgia

Peabody, Paul E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul E. Peabody, Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 1st Division, during the attack on Soissons, Major Peabody displayed marked ability. Later, as G-1, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, by his

extraordinary ability, his capacity for organization, and his brilliant execution of all details pertaining to administration of supply he overcame unusual difficulties and thereby contributed in a marked degree to the success of the operations of the 1st Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 22 (1920)
  

Home Town: Los Angeles, California

Pearce, Earle D'A

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Earle D'A Pearce, 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 319th Field Artillery, 82d Division, in the organization and training of the regiment and in its very successful operations against the enemy in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel Pearce displayed tireless energy, keen devotion to duty, and eminent technical skill as an artillerist, giving most effective support to the Infantry of the 82d and 80th Divisions, and very materially contributing to the successes attained by those units.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Thomaston, Georgia

Pearson, Madison

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Madison Pearson, 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 Adjutant of the 2d Division, Assistant Adjutant General of the 1st Army, and later as Adjutant of the 3d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Pearson displayed administrative ability of an exceptionally high order. By his initiative, sound judgment, marked ability, and devotion to duty, Colonel Pearson rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 8 (1935)
  

Home Town: Live Oak, Florida

Peck, Allen Steele

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Allen Steele Peck, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As an officer of the Forestry Service, Lieutenant Colonel Peck displayed exceptional tact and sound judgment in securing public and private grants for large quantities of timber from the French Government. At all times he pursued his task with great energy, achieving signal success. He organized and administered a project for the production of fuel wood, which proved entirely successful. In these endeavors he rendered valuable service to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)
  

Home Town: Stottville, New York

Peck, Charles H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Peck, 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 Director of Base Hospital No. 15, which he had organized most efficiently, Lieutenant Colonel Peck displayed unusual skill and very marked ability in the conduct of

that unit. Later, as Senior Consultant in General Surgery for the American Expeditionary Forces, his professional attainments, wide experience, and sound advice proved of inestimable value in increasing the efficiency of the Medical Department of the United States Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Peck, Robert Halford

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Halford Peck, 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 Peck rendered services of signal worth as Commanding Officer of the 47th Infantry, 4th Division, and subsequently of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, successfully accomplishing all missions assigned to the regiment under his command during the active operations in which it participated. Constantly displaying unremitting zeal and tactical ability of a high order, he proved himself invaluable to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Diego, California

Peek, Ernest D.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest D. Peek, 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 Peek organized and conducted the operations of the standard gauge and light railways of the 1st Army during its active operations resulting in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient and the recovery of the extensive Meuse-Argonne area. Although handicapped by lack of personnel and material, he pushed the enterprise to success. By untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts in the use of the inadequate means at his disposal, he displayed unusual talent for organization and masterful execution.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 72 (1920)
  

Home Town: Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Peirce, William S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William S. Peirce, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While in charge of the Springfield Arsenal, Colonel Peirce's exceptional ability contributed materially to increasing the output of small arms. As Assistant Chief of Ordnance he has rendered conspicuous service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: Burlington, Vermont

Pennell, Ralph McT.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ralph McT. Pennell, 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 to the Chief of Field Artillery from 16 April 1918 to 4 September 1918, Colonel Pennell planned and executed those measures which provided a balanced production of different types of field artillery material and equipment and the selection of the types to be produced, and which determined the priorities of distribution of same.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 31 (1922)
  

Home Town: Belton, South Carolina

Penner, Carl

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Carl Penner, 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 Penner Commanded the 120th Field Artillery, 32d Division, during the Marne-Aisne, Oise-Aisne, and Meuse-Argonne offensives. His devotion to duty and skillful handling of his command proved a material factor in the success of the 57th Field Artillery Brigade while supporting the 32d Division, and at other times five other divisions.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1921)
  

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pepper, Samuel D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel D. Pepper, 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. From August 1917 until June 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Pepper served in turn as Judge Advocate of the 32d Division, 5th Army Corps, and Advance Section, Services of Supply. By his marked legal ability, excellent judgment, and thorough knowledge of discipline and morale, he rendered services of signal worth to all the units with which he served, thereby contributing materially to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Lansing, Michigan

Perkins, Albert T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert T. Perkins, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Deputy and later as Manager of Light Railways, Colonel Perkins undertook the task of organizing a light railway service for the American Expeditionary Forces. His long and complete railroad experience and knowledge assured the success of these lines. By his foresight in promptly gathering from the United States a generous supply of railway material he quickly brought the Light Railway Service to a high degree of efficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Perkins, James H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James H. Perkins, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Perkins was in charge of the work of the American Red Cross in Europe for a period of time, and by his great energy and untiring efforts maintained that institution to a high state of excellence and rendered valuable assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces. While in the military service he displayed marked ability in the performance of the various duties with which he was entrusted.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Greenwich, Connecticut

Pershing, John J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John J. Pershing, 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 token of the gratitude of the American people to the Commander of our armies in the field for his distinguished services, and in appreciation of the success which our armies have achieved under his leadership.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 111 (1918)
  

Home Town: Laclede, Missouri

Persons, Elbert E.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elbert E. Persons, 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 Persons organized the United States Army Ambulance Service Training School at Camp Crane, Allentown, Pennsylvania, and as its Commanding Officer from June 1917 to May 1918, by his great energy, marked executive ability, and wide professional knowledge, succeeded in rapidly training, equipping, and dispatching overseas ambulance units where they rendered excellent service with the French armies and later with our own forces. From June to December 1918, he commanded the American Ambulance Service, serving on the Italian front, where he again rendered conspicuous service in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Peterson, Virgil L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Virgil L. Peterson, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of

the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer, Engineer Officers' Training Camp at Camp Lee, Virginia, from April to August 1918; and Director of Training at Camp Humphreys, Virginia, until October 1918, Colonel Peterson displayed marked foresight, rare ability, and sound judgment in the reorganization of the standardization of the instruction for engineer troops. By his organizing and training ability, indefatigable efforts, and high military attainments he successfully directed the training of 4,500 engineer officers and 20,000 enlisted men, thereby rendering services of great value to our Government in positions of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Mannsville, Kentucky

Peyton, Ephraim G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ephraim G. Peyton, 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 the Commanding Officer of the 320th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, in all its operations, by careful and painstaking preparations and skillful leadership, Colonel Peyton enabled his regiment to carry always in its tasks through to a successful end. At all times he displayed a high order of leadership and exhibited superb qualities as a commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Columbus, Mississippi

Peyton, Philip B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip B. Peyton, 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 Peyton took command of the 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, which had undergone six days of shell fire and commanded it with such unusual skill as to enable the regiment to capture Aincreville, Bois-de-Bablemont, Doulcon, and, after crossing the Meuse, to capture Hill No. 292, Dun-sur-Meuse, Milly-devant-Dun, Lion-devant-Dun, Cote St. Germain, Chateau Charmois, and Mouzay, thereby displaying the highest order of leadership and exhibiting the masterful qualities of a commander.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Charlottesville, Virginia

Phillips, Albert E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert E. Phillips, 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, in the development and operation of machine-gun centers, in the design and development of machine-gun equipment, and later he rendered invaluable service in the preparation of machine- gun manuals.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana

Pickering, Richard B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard B. Pickering, 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 Commanding Officer of the large Embarkation Camp at Camp Mills, Long Island, New York, from 5 April 1918 to 13 September 1918, and from 11 December 1918 to 8 May 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Pickering displayed executive ability of the highest order in a position of great responsibility. His work marked Colonel Pickering as an exceptional officer in his capacity as organizer and administrator, and by his energy and excellent judgment contributed in a notable degree to the success of troop movements at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: Uniontown, Alabama

Pierce, Charles C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles C. Pierce, 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. Serving as Assistant to the Chief Quartermaster, American Expeditionary Forces, in the capacity of Chief of Graves Registration Services since December 1917, Lieutenant Colonel Pierce displayed unusual ability and conscientious care in the performance of his exacting duties. Under his skillful administration the service functioned efficiently. He at all times showed great energy and performed his important task with exceptional success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Germantown, Pennsylvania

Pierce, Junnius

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Junnius Pierce, Major (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, Adjutant General, Chief of Staff, and later Commanding Officer, Base Section No. 3, England, Major Pierce served in these various capacities with great credit. At Commanding Officer of Base Section No. 3 he had charge of evacuation of troops and liquidation of American interests in England. By his energy, ability, and tact he conducted the American Expeditionary Forces affairs in England to a successful conclusion.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Pierce, Palmer E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Palmer E. Pierce, 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 Pierce's zeal, intelligence, and effective work in the preliminary organization of our industries for war contributed substantially to the progress made. From May 1917 until March 1919, he Commanded the 5th Infantry Brigade, 27th Division, in a highly meritorious manner during all the operations of his division against the Hindenburg line. His sound judgment, marked ability, and skillful leadership were important factors in the successes attained by his division against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1922)
  

Home Town: Traer, Iowa

Pierson, Robert H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert H. Pierson, 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 Pierson served as Division Surgeon of the 5th Division from its organization until the close of hostilities, when he became Chief Surgeon of the 6th Army Corps. Due to his sound

judgment and efficient direction of medical personnel, gas casualties in his division were reduced to a minimum. By his resourceful methods in combating disease he prevented the firing lines from being depleted at a critical time, maintaining a high standard of combat strength efficiency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Syracuse, New York

Pike, Shepard L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Shepard L. Pike, 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 Commandant of the Army Candidates' School at Langres, France, Lieutenant Colonel Pike organized an important institution and developed it to a high state of efficiency. His services in capably directing the training of more than 5,000 candidates for active duty at the front were of the utmost value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Plattsburg, New York

Pillow, Jerome G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jerome G. Pillow, Lieutenant 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 32d Division, Lieutenant Colonel Pillow displayed marked ability, high professional attainments, rendering immeasurably valuable services in the operations of his division, in the offensives of the Aisne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, the Meuse-Argonne, and during the march to the Rhine.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1922)
  

Home Town: Helena, Arkansas

Pillsbury, George B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George B. Pillsbury, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Corps Engineer, 2d Army Corps, from October 1918 to January 1919, Colonel Pillsbury displayed professional qualifications of an exceptionally high order. During operations which broke the Hindenburg line between Cambrai and St. Quentin his tireless energy and highly efficient work contributed in a marked degree to the success of the operations of the corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1922)
  

Home Town: Tweksbury, Massachusetts

Poillon, Arthur

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arthur Poillon, Lieutenant 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, while serving as Military Attaché at The Hague, Netherlands.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Pool, Eugene H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Eugene H. Pool, 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 with the 4th Army Corps, 5th Army Corps, and then the 1st Army, Lieutenant Colonel Pool displayed unusual organizing ability, excellent judgment, and professional attainments of the highest order in directing the work of surgical teams in the care of large numbers of wounded in various hospitals at the front during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, thereby rendering services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Poore, Benjamin Andrew

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin Andrew Poore, 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 Poore Commanded with distinction and ability the 7th Infantry Brigade, 4th Division, in the numerous engagements of the Argonne-Meuse campaign. By his energy and ability his brigade drove the enemy from Ruisseu-des-Forges and from Bois-du-Fays. In these engagements important capture of many prisoners and much material were made by the troops of his command.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fitchburg, Massachusetts