Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Rose, William H.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Rose, 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 Engineer Depot, General Rose was charged with the system of purchase of supplies. His exceptional ability, judgment, and resourcefulness are apparent in the efficient solution of the many difficult problems involved and in the success attained in supplying the vast quantities of engineering supplies to the Army overseas.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: Refton, Pennsylvania

Rucker, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Rucker, Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the 107th Field Artillery, 28th Division, and of a French artillery regiment during the operations of the 32d Division on the Vesle River, Lieutenant Colonel Rucker displayed consummate skill as an artillerist and showed notable qualities of leadership. Subsequently he commanded the 16th Field Artillery, 4th Division, and acted as Group Commander of French and American artillery units, where he furnished effective support to the Infantry, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Los Angeles, California

*Ruckman, John W.

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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to John W. Ruckman, 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, Southern Department, between 30 August 1917 and 4 May 1918, and Department Commander, Northeastern Department, between 23 May 1918 and 20 July 1920, General Ruckman handled many difficult problems arising in these departments with rare judgment, tact, and great skill.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1926)
  

Home Town: Sidney, Illinois

Ruffner, Ernest L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest L. Ruffner, 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 Ruffner served as Surgeon of the Intermediate Section, Services of Supply, having under his supervision 39 base hospital units. He performed his strenuous and exacting duties in

an unusually efficient manner, displaying rare judgment and professional attainments of the first order.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Buffalo, New York

Ruggles, Colden L'H

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colden L'H Ruggles, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. The conception and construction of the Aberdeen Proving Ground and its operation during the early and most difficult period of its history are a monument to General Ruggles' sagacity and unremitting labor.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 73 (1919)
  

Home Town: Poughkeepsie, New York

Ruggles, Francis A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis A. Ruggles, 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 a Battalion Commander during the Aisne-Marne offensive, 18 - 25 July 1918, and as a Regimental Commander during the St. Mihiel offensive, 13 - 19 September 1918, and the Meuse- Argonne offensive, 30 September 1918 to 8 November 1918. In all of these offensives Colonel Ruggles displayed conspicuous efficiency, marked aggressiveness, and unusual leadership. By his exceptional technical and executive ability he solved with sound judgment many perplexing problems, and although much handicapped by severe losses in men, materiel, and animals he at all times so commanded his regiment as to render invaluable support to the attacking Infantry, thus materially adding to the success of the operations of the 1st Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Rulon, Blanche S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Blanche S. Rulon, Captain, 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. 27, at Angers, France, during the World War, and later as Assistant to the Director of the Nursing Services, American Expeditionary Forces, at Tours,

France, Captain Rulon displayed qualities of leadership and organizing ability of the highest order. Through her skillful management and untiring energy she developed the nursing force at Base Hospital No. 27 to a high degree of proficiency and was of material assistance in establishing and maintaining a reputation for unusual efficiency for that hospital, which had the unique distinction of caring for the largest number of patients of any single hospital at any one time in the American Expeditionary Forces. Upon her return to the United States she had charge of the Claim Department of the Army Nurse Corps in the office of the Surgeon General, and the efficiency, sound judgment, and knowledge of the principles involved displayed by her in that capacity made a signal contribution to the demobilization work of the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rumbold, Frank M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank M. Rumbold, 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, Militia Bureau, during the inception of the World War, in which office of great responsibility his genius and ability were applied to the organizing, training, and expansion of the National Guard, the success of which was due, in a large measure, to his zeal, devotion to duty, and unquestionable competency. Also for his marked ability in the organizing, training, and disciplining of the 128th Field Artillery Regiment, 35th Division, the successful functioning of which unit during the war may be attributed in large part to Colonel Rumbold's indefatigable efforts; and for his untiring and successful efforts throughout his entire service to secure close cooperation between the National Guard and the Regular Army in order that these two elements for the national defense might function successfully as the Army of the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Russell, Edgar

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar Russell, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Signal Officer, American Expeditionary Forces, General Russell has shown great ability in the organization and administration of his department and the results attained are largely due to his zeal and energy. The Signal Corps in France stands out as one of the masterful accomplishments of the American Expeditionary Forces, and to General Russell is due the credit for its foundations and organization.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Kingston, Missouri

Russell, Frederick F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick F. Russell, 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 Russell organized and directed the Division of Laboratories and Infectious Diseases of the Surgeon General's Office during the present war, and thereby contributed in great measure to the efficiency of the military forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York

Russell, George M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George M. Russell, Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the

United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, of the 5th Army Corps, Colonel Russell directed the activities of the Intelligence Section with marked skill and untiring energy. By effecting the collection and dissemination of timely and accurate information, he was an important factor in the successes achieved by his corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)
  

Home Town: Plymouth, New Hampshire

Ryan, Lillian J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lillian J. Ryan, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief Nurse of the Base Hospital at Camp Merritt, New Jersey, during the World War, First Lieutenant Ryan rendered signal service. By the display of excellent judgment, energy, and example under unusual difficulties she so directed her staff as to enable it to meet in an efficient manner all the demands made upon it, thus making a large contribution to the saving of lives. By her great organizational ability and untiring efforts she played an important part in the successful aftercare of thousands of tuberculosis soldiers during the demobilization period.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Denver, Colorado

Ryan, William B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William B. Ryan, 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. In charge of the tonnage section of G-1, General Headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan performed services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces. Later, as Supervisor of Cargo and Supplies at the Port of Marseilles, by his zeal and energy he overcame all obstacles and successfully accomplished his important task.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Saffarrans, George C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George C. Saffarrans, 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 Provost Marshal of the District of Paris from 3 January 1918 to 3 May 1918, and subsequently in command of this important district during a period of gravest import and charged with most important duties, Colonel Saffarrans labored unceasingly and succeeded in attaining excellent results. Aided by his superior tact and keen perception, he performed his difficult duties with sound judgment and handled numerous diplomatic affairs with great satisfaction, thereby rendering important service to the American Expeditionary Forces in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Paducah, Kentucky

Salmon, Thomas W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas W. Salmon, 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 Salmon has, by his constant, tireless, and conscientious work, as well as by his unusual judgment, done much to conserve man power for active front-line work. Of special value was his demonstration that war neurosis could be treated in advanced sanitary units with greater success than in base hospitals.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: West New Brighton, New York

Sample, William R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William R. Sample, 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 Command of the Advance Section, Services of Supply, throughout the campaigns in France in 1918, by his skillful management of the supply of the Army, involving many emergency orders to be promptly met, General Sample showed himself to be, under those difficult conditions, an officer of great ability and resource.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 39 (1920)
  

Home Town: Fort Smith, Arkansas

Sanborn, Joseph B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph B. Sanborn, 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 Sanborn Commanded the 131st Infantry, 33d Division, during all its campaigns against the enemy, displaying military leadership of a high order. His unremitting zeal and tactical skill were largely responsible for the success of his regiment in combat.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Sands, Alfred L. P.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alfred L. P. Sands, 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. Serving in turn as Battalion and Regimental Commander, Colonel Sands rendered exceptionally efficient services, and at all times was conspicuous for his courage, leadership, and high military attainments. As Commanding Officer of the 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, and a group of attached French Artillery at Cantigny, in May 1918, and later at Soissons in July 1918, he displayed unusual ability, and by his high professional attainments and great tactical skill supported the Infantry, to which he was attached, so effectively that he aided materially in the successful operations of that brigade in those important engagements. Later, by his tireless energy, great resourcefulness and efficiency, he organized and trained, in a highly satisfactory manner, the 67th Field Artillery.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Saunders, Edwin O.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edwin O. Saunders, 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 Chief of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal General's Department, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Saunders had charge of and was responsible for the investigation of crime and bringing to trial of criminals. His remarkable skill as an organizer, his untiring efforts, and his sound judgment were mainly responsible for the reduction and prevention of crime in the American Expeditionary Forces, and the recovery of thousands of dollars of Government and private property. His services were of very great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Sharpsburg, Kentucky

Schelling, Ernest H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest H. Schelling, 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 serving as Assistant Military Attaché at the American Legation in Switzerland from September 1917 to October 1919, Major Schelling's great tact, initiative, resourcefulness, sound judgment and unremitting devotion to duty contributed markedly to the successful operations of the American and Allied forces during the World War.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Bar Harbor, Maine

Schkidenhelm, Frederick W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick W. Schkidenhelm, 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. On being ordered to France, Colonel Schkidenhelm was assigned to the staff of the Chief Engineer, American Expeditionary Forces, and for several months he was engaged in water supply studies connected with proposed operations of the American Army. On 21 September 1918, he was assigned to the 26th Engineers, which he Commanded until assigned to the 1st Army during the Meuse-Argonne operations, where he was made Water Supply Officer for that Army and was charged with the complete responsibility for Army water supply and for all reconnaissances, design, construction, and supply, in addition to commanding all troops assigned thereto. He displayed a keen insight into the complexities of the problems presented, a marked willingness to assume responsibility, and force of character in securing results, rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1928)
  

Home Town: Hollis, New York

Schley, Julian L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julian L. Schley, 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 of the 307th engineers and Division Engineer Officer, 82d Division, and later as Corps Engineer, 5th Army Corps, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel Schley displayed excellent qualities of leadership and command while serving with his regiment in the battle line, as well as superior technical attainments as an engineer, together with great zeal and devotion to duty. By the high degree of efficiency with which he performed his manifold duties, he contributed materially to the success of the operations in the commands with which he served. Later, as Director of Purchase, in the Purchase, Storage, and Traffic Division of the General Staff, and as a member of the War Department Claims Board, by his good judgment and keen foresight in undertaking of great difficulty and magnitude he rendered conspicuous service.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1923)
  

Home Town: Savannah, Georgia

Schmitt, William J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William J. Schmitt, Second Lieutenant (Quartermaster Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. While serving in the Regulating Stations at Creil, Noisy-le-Sec, St. Dizier, and Metz, France, Second Lieutenant Schmitt showed untiring application in his devotion to

duty. He remained continually on duty during nightly bombardments at Creil, performing ably the important tasks assigned to him. During the battle of Chateau-Thierry and during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives by his energetic action he aided materially in the maintenance of a steady flow of supplies to the troops at the front, at all times showing marked ability and initiative when faced with difficult problems of transportation arising from the evacuation of the wounded. He rendered valuable service to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921)
  

Home Town: St. Paul, Minnesota

Schoeffel, Francis H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Francis H. Schoeffel, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Inspector General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, from 1 August 1917 to 1 April 1919. Lieutenant Colonel Schoeffel was charged with inspection of troops, troop transports and trains, money accounts of disbursing officers, and duties of a similar nature, all of which her performed in a highly efficient and successful manner. With untiring energy, sound judgment, and unusual professional skill and with unremitting attention and devotion to duty he rendered extremely valuable services to the Government in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Rochester, New York

Schull, Herman W.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Herman W. Schull, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Assistant Chief and Acting Chief of the Inspection Division, Ordnance Department. Colonel Schull's broad-minded policy, zeal, and technical ability contributed in a conspicuous way to the success of the Ordnance Department in the procurement of munitions in the United States and Canada during the World War.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Watertown, South Carolina

Schulz, John W. N.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John W. N. Schulz, 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 Representative of the Chemical Warfare Service at General Headquarters, Colonel Schulz rendered valuable services in the solution of many important problems relating to the offensive use of gas and also in planning more effective methods for the issue of equipment and for training in gas warfare. Later, as Chief Gas Officer of the 1st Army, he was charged with the entire responsibility of the gas warfare in that Army during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. By great ability and untiring energy, his efforts resulted in the prevention of large numbers of casualties and fatalities from enemy gasses as well as increasing the use of gas against the enemy, thereby contributing to the success of the American arms.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Wheeling, West Virginia

Scott, Ernest D.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ernest D. Scott, 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 Scott Commanded the American and allied light artillery in the Toul sector prior to and after its occupation by the 1st Division, and was largely responsible for the instruction and training of the 66th Field Artillery Brigade and of brigades of Coast Artillery in their training areas. As Heavy Artillery Commander, 1st Army Corps, in the Champagne-Marne and the Aisne-Marne operations, and as Brigade and Grouping Commander of the 66th Field Artillery Brigade and numerous French units in the operations of the 5th Army Corps in the St. Mihiel offensive, and in the operations of the Army artillery in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, he performed his duties with great efficiency and distinction.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 15 (1923)
  

Home Town: De Witt, Nebraska

Scott, Hugh L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh L. Scott, Major General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, as Chief of Staff in advocating and persistently urging the adoption of the Selective Service Law and as Commanding General, Camp Dix, New Jersey, in organizing and training the divisions and miscellaneous troops committed to his care during the war.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Princeton, New Jersey

Scott, Walter Dill

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter Dill Scott, 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 originating, organizing, and putting into operation the system of classification of enlisted personnel now used in the United States Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Evanston, Illinois

Scott, Walter J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter J. Scott, 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-1, 89th Division, due to his unusual foresight, indefatigable efforts, and great executive ability, Lieutenant Colonel Scott was able to keep a constant flow of supplies and ammunition for the troops under extremely difficult combat conditions, thereby contributing materially to the success of the division and the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Mount Morris, Illinois

Scowden, Frank F.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank F. Scowden, Lieutenant Colonel (Motor Transport 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 Executive Officer in the Office of the Director, Motor Transport Corps, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Scowden discharged with rare distinction duties of grave responsibility. His sound judgment, tact, administrative and technical ability contributed in a marked degree to the successful functioning of the Motor Transport Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1923)
  

Home Town: Albany, New York

Screws, William P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William P. Screws, 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 Screws Commanded with courage, resourcefulness, and great skill the 167th Infantry, 42d Division, from the time of its organization and early training throughout the successive phases of sector warfare, offensive combat in the battles of the Champagne and Ourcq, and in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. By his high military attainments, sound judgment, and devotion to duty he has contributed, in no small degree, to the successes achieved by the 42d Division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: Montgomery, Alabama

Seaman, A. Owen

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. Owen Seaman, 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 very efficient operation of the Motor Transport Corps, War Department, General Staff, and in accomplishing the standardization of motor vehicles in the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Greenville, Illinois

Seaman, Gilbert E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert E. Seaman, 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. After serving with conspicuous success as Division Surgeon of the 32d Division, Colonel Seaman became Chief Surgeon, 6th Army Corps, and in this capacity was an important factor in the establishment of effective measures for treating numerous sick and wounded. Fitted for his exacting duties by wide experience and unusual ability, he rendered services of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 116 (1919)
  

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sewell, John S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John S. Sewell, Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In Command of a Regiment of Engineers, and later as Commander of the Base Port at St. Nazaire, Colonel Sewell displayed high engineering skill and long practical experience in the management of men. His genius together with his great energy and devotion to duty, contributed largely to the successful development and efficient operation of that base.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Gantts Quarry, Alabama

Shallenberger, Martin C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Martin C. Shallenberger, 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 3d Army Corps, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, by his tireless efforts, marked organizing ability, and keen application to his numerous duties, Lieutenant Colonel Shallenberger contributed in a large measure to the success attained by his corps, rendering valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Alma, Nebraska

Shanks, David C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David C. Shanks, 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, for services in the administration of the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, in connection with the shipment of troops overseas.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1919)
  

Home Town: Salem, Virginia

Shannon, Edward C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward C. Shannon, 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 111th Infantry, 28th Division, Colonel Shannon proved himself a forceful and capable military leader. Maintaining at all times a high degree of efficiency in his regiment, he contributed materially to the success achieved by the 28th Division in its operations against the enemy, rendering services of distinction to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1920)
  

Home Town: Columbia, Pennsylvania

Shaughnessy, Edward H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward H. Shaughnessy, 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. Serving successively as General Superintendent, General Manager, and Acting Deputy Director General of Transportation, by his energy, zeal, and able management Lieutenant Colonel Shaughnessy rendered services of the highest type to the Transportation Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces. In the performance of his manifold duties he constantly displayed marked enthusiasm, originality, and sound judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 95 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Shaw, Henry A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry A. Shaw, 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 Surgeon of Base Section No. 2, Services of Supply, a position of great responsibility. Due to his ability and energy, Colonel Shaw brought the medical service of the Port of Bordeaux

and the hospitalization of the same to a high degree of efficiency. He has rendered services of much value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Worcester, Massachusetts

Shedd, William E., Jr.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William E. Shedd, Jr. (0-2217), 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 Shedd served with marked efficiency as Instructor and then as Director of the Heavy Artillery School in France. As Assistant in the Office of the Chief of Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, and later Chief of the Heavy Artillery Section in that office, he rendered services of inestimable value in connection with the organization, equipment, and training of the Heavy Artillery troops in France.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Danville, Illinois