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Pope, Francis H.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis H. Pope, 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 of the Motor Transport Service, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Pope developed a national organization for the operation and maintenance of the motor transport of American Expeditionary Forces, and as Deputy Chief, Motor Transport Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, was largely instrumental in further developing and applying this organization, thereby rendering exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1921)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Pope, William R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William R. Pope, 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 113th Infantry, 29th Division, shortly before the beginning of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel Pope held it with signal ability throughout the period of its engagement in that operation. By his energy and resourcefulness in overcoming the numerous adverse conditions which confronted his regiment, he proved an inspiration to his men and an important factor in the successes of his Division. As Provost Marshal General of the Embarkation Center at Le Mans, France, from December 1918 until June 1919, he displayed tact, marked efficiency, and executive and administrative ability of the highest order, thereby rendering highly conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Pulaski, Tennessee

Porges, Gustave

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gustave Porges, Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Porges gave markedly able assistance in the establishment of the American Expeditionary Forces Depot at Nevens and the Engineer camp at Vierzon. Later, when placed in charge of the purchase and subsistence, clothing, equipage, forage, and bedding, by his valuable knowledge of commercial conditions and by his persistent efforts and able negotiations, he secured much-needed supplies from allied and neutral countries. He originated the manufacture in Europe of necessary items of food, clothing, and cloth for the use of the American Expeditionary Forces. Subsequently he rendered valuable assistance in the liquidation of American Expeditionary Forces surplus supplies. At all times he showed remarkable energy in all matters affecting the welfare of the troops in the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Poston, Adele S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Adele S. Poston, 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 of Base Hospital No. 117 (Psychiatric Unit), at La Fauche, France, during the World War, Chief Nurse Poston performed very difficult and exacting duties with marked skill

and distinction. By her professional efficiency, untiring energy, and tact, she made a large contribution to the success of this novel and highly important hospital of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: White Plains, New York

Power, Neal

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Neal Power, 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 Head of the Special Disciplinary Division in the Office of the Judge Advocate, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Power was charged with duties of an exceptionally arduous and responsible nature, in the performance of which he displayed high professional attainments and notable devotion to duty.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

*Powers, Charles A.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Charles A. Powers, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Surgeon, first with the French armies and later with the American Red Cross Military Hospital No. 1, Major Powers displayed untiring energy and surgical ability of the highest order. By his professional skill he revolutionized the surgical treatment of faces mutilated by war wounds, demonstrating to the world how to restore them to a normal condition, thereby rendering conspicuous service, by this great contribution, in saving the lives of many French and American soldiers.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1924)
  

Home Town: Denver, Colorado

Pratt, Joseph H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph H. Pratt, 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 Pratt Commanded the 105th Engineers during its organization and training period in the entire operation of the 30th Division near Ypres, Belgium, and during the breaking of the Hindenburg line and the advance beyond. He displayed forceful energy, exceptional ability, and remarkable foresight in the solution of all engineer tasks, including the construction of railways and roads, as well as the locating and destruction of mines and traps, thereby contributing materially to the success of the operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Prentiss, Augustin M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Augustin M. Prentiss, Major (Chemical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Officer in Charge of the Ordnance Section, Chemical Warfare Service, Major Prentiss displayed great energy, untiring devotion to duty, and high technical skill. Due to his thorough knowledge of ordnance supplies and material, especially shells and guns, he rendered invaluable assistance in the proper choice of gases, gas shells, and other materials used both by the gas troops and artillery throughout the war, thereby contributing materially to the successes of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Barnwell, South Carolina

Price, Howard C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Howard C. Price, 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 Price organized, trained, and commanded in active operations the 360th Infantry, 90th Division, which under his capable leadership was eminently successful as a combat unit. At all times he inspired a notable spirit among the members of his command. He displayed military attainments of a high order in the capture of the Foret-du-Bois le Pretre during the St. Mihiel offensive and the assault on the Freya Stellung in the Argonne-Meuse operations, rendering merited services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania

Price, William G., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William G. Price, Jr., 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 Price Commanded the 53d Field Artillery Brigade, 28th Division, with marked distinction, proving himself a tactical leader of extraordinary ability. Through the formidable assistance which his brigade furnished to the attacking Infantry during the engagement of the 91st Division from the Lys to the Scheldt, the rapid advance of the Infantry was insured and the success made more brilliant.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chester, Pennsylvania

Price, Xenophon H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Xenophon H. Price, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Price organized and was continuously in charge of all map room data of the 3d Section, General Staff, at General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces. Through his energy, ability, and sound military judgment, maps showing accurately the situation on the battle fronts were constantly available for outlying projected operations, and the data compiled by him is of incalculable historical value in preserving a record of the achievements of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Bay City, Michigan

Purington, George A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George A. Purington, 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. Lieutenant Colonel Purington was engaged in keeping roads open and traffic moving in the advance of the 1st Army between 26 September and 30 September 1918, in the battle west of the Meuse. Due to his tireless effort and determination the supply of ammunition and food of the 3d and 5th Corps were insured. Although confronted with a most difficult task, he overcame all obstacles and crowned his efforts with great success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fort Sheridan, Illinois

Pusey, Fred Taylor

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fred Taylor Pusey, Lieutenant Colonel (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Division Quartermaster, 28th Division, Lieutenant Colonel Pusey displayed exceptional ability and zeal in developing the personnel and in handling the endless duties of his office, both in training and in combat, and constantly maintained the supply of food and equipment to the command and its various units under most difficult circumstances, thereby contributing materially to the success of the division during its active operations in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Lima, Pennsylvania

Quakemeyer, John G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John G. Quakemeyer, 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 Chief of the American Mission at British General Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Quakemeyer administered the duties of the office with tact and ability, promoting cordial relations between members of the Allied Armies with whom he came in contact. As aide-de-camp to the Commander in Chief, he has performed his important duties with marked distinction and sound judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Yazoo City, Mississippi

Rafferty, William A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William A. Rafferty, 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. While in charge of the Supply Branch, 4th (Supply) Section, General Staff, Army, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Rafferty displayed great initiative, zeal, and devotion to duty, and by his excellent judgment, forethought, and cooperation materially assisted in the solution of many difficult problems concerning the supply of troops during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, thereby contributing in a marked degree to the successful accomplishment of the supply of the troops engaged in those operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Ralston, Francis W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis W. Ralston, 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. Colonel Ralston's marked military attainments rendered his services most valuable while serving as Adjutant of the 42d Division. As Commandant of General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, he performed exacting duties with distinction. By his unflagging energy, zeal, and sound judgment he solved difficult problems of administration, achieving most satisfactory results.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rand, William

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Rand, 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 Principal Assistant in the Office of the Acting Judge Advocate General for the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe and as a member of the Board of Review to which was referred records of trial by courts-martial in the American army operating on foreign soil, Colonel Rand performed duties of an important and far-reaching character and grave responsibility. His broad learning, his comprehensive grasp of the problems with which he had to deal, coupled with untiring industry and energy contributed markedly to the accomplishments of the office of the Judge Advocate General and of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Read, Alvan C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alvan C. Read, 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 Inspector General for the armies during their operations in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, by his keen observations of the conduct of units and leadership displayed by commanders, Colonel Read was able at all times to give valuable information as to the morale and efficiency of troops and their commanders. By the able handling of his important duties, prompt and adequate means were always provided for improving conditions as to these important factors in the conduct of operations. Later, as Chief Inspector of the Army of the Occupation, he continued to render the same superior quality of service which marked that given by him prior to the armistice.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)
  

Home Town: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Read, George W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George W. Read, 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 Read Commanded with distinction the 30th Division, and organized and Commanded the 2d Army Corps in its operations with the British forces in France. He displayed qualities of leadership and professional attainments of a high order, and to his efforts are largely due the brilliant success achieved.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa

Reckord, Milton A.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Milton A. Reckord, 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 Reckord served with distinction as Commanding Officer of the 115th Infantry, 29th Division, at all times showing qualities of high military leadership and great tactical ability. Inspiring his men by his aggressive spirit and fervent devotion to his task, he led them with noted success through three weeks of constant action against the enemy during the operations north of Verdun.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Bel Air, Maryland

Reece, B. Carroll

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to B. Carroll Reece, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. First Lieutenant Reece showed energy, initiative, and military ability of a high order while serving in the 102d Infantry, 26th Division, in command of a company and later a battalion. He led his company brilliantly in the attack upon the St. Mihiel salient and during the operations of the 26th Division north of Verdun. Confronted later by a task of great difficulty when placed in command of a battalion, which suffered heavy casualties and became badly disorganized, he displayed marked ability and determination in reorganizing his command and molding it into a good fighting unit, able under his leadership to achieve valuable results.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Butler, Tennessee

Reed, David A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David A. Reed, 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 Battalion Commander, 311th Field Artillery, 79th Division, Major Reed displayed exceptional ability as an organizer, instructor, and leader. By his professional attainments and tireless energy he was instrumental in bringing his command to a high state of efficiency. Later, as the Field Artillery member of the United States Section of the Inter-Allied Armistice Commission at Spa and as Acting Chief of Staff thereof, by his exceptional ability and insight into affairs requiring delicate and diplomatic treatment, he rendered conspicuous service to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Reed, Walter L.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter L. Reed, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in the organization and administration of the Inspector General's Department at Camp Pontanezen, Brest, France, thereby enabling that department to meet the excessive demands made upon it during the return of the American Expeditionary Forces through the Port of Brest.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1922)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Rees, Robert I.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert I. Rees, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in services with the committee charged with education and special training in the Army. To General Rees' initiative and breadth of vision are largely due the successful measures for training of enlisted men for special services and the establishment of the Student Army Training Camp.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: Houghton, Michigan

Reeves, Ira L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ira L. Reeves, 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 President of the American Expeditionary Forces University in France, Colonel Reeves' fine ability as an organizer made possible the expeditious establishment of this institution, and to his

initiative, energy, rare tact, and good judgment is due, in a large measure, the successful operation of the university.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Reeves, James H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James H. Reeves, 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 Reeves organized the 353d Infantry, 89th Division, and commanded it with distinction during all but one month of its active service. The high qualities of leadership and unfailing devotion to duty displayed by him were responsible for the marked espirit and morale of his command. To his marked tactical ability and energy are largely due the brilliant successes achieved by his regiment during its operations against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Center, Alabama