Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

Stimson, Julia C.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Julia C. Stimson, 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. 21, Chief Nurse Stimson displayed marked organizing and administering ability while that unit was on active service with the British forces. Her devotion to duty was exceptional while she was Chief Nurse of the American Red Cross in France. Upon her appointment as Director of Nursing Service of the American Expeditionary Forces, she performed exacting duties with conspicuous energy and achieved brilliant results. Thousands of sick and wounded were cared for properly throughout the efficient services she provided.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri

Stivers, Daniel G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel G. Stivers, 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 Quartermaster of the 3d Division during the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne offensives, in maintaining an excellent system of quartermaster supplies and utilities under the greatest difficulties of active service, Lieutenant Colonel Stivers' superb efforts contributed in a marked degree to the success of this division throughout its operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1921)
  

Home Town: Butte, Montana

Stokes, Marcus B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marcus B. Stokes, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the 311th Infantry, 78th Division, during its organization, training, and in all of its operations, Colonel Stokes handled all of his tasks with marked efficiency and in a manner that reflected great credit upon himself. By his most careful and thorough preparations, sound judgment, skillful and energetic leadership, he contributed in a large measure to the successes achieved by his regiment against the enemy.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1922)
  

Home Town: Early Branch, South Carolina

Stone, David L.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David L. Stone, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 3d Division, as G-1 of that organization, and later as G-1, 2d Army, Colonel Stone performed with distinction his important duties. In the action from 5 July to 2 August 1918, near Chateau Thierry, and in the advance to the Ourcq River, he displayed tireless energy and ability of an unusually high order in supplying troops under the most difficult conditions. Aggressive and resourceful, he proved equal to every emergency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Greenville, Mississippi

Stone, Edward R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edward R. Stone, 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 Second in Command of the 9th Infantry, 2d Division, Colonel Stone participated with credit in the Aisne defensive, the operations in the Chateau-Thierry sector, and in the Aisne-Marne offensive. Subsequently, upon being placed in Command of the 23d Infantry, 2d Division, he led it with marked ability in the St. Mihiel offensive, and by his skillful leadership was largely responsible for the successes gained by this regiment in the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge and the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Spencer, Massachusetts

*Straight, Willard D.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Willard D. Straight, Major (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to

the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. In the service of the organization, development, and administration of the War Risk Bureau, Major Straight's efforts resulted in marked efficiency in the handling of the large volume of insurance, as well as the numerous applications for allotments and allowances which covered almost the entire personnel of the American Expeditionary Forces. As an Assistant in the First Section of the General Staff of the 1st Army, he rendered particularly valuable services to the Government by his great energy and high ability.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: New York, New York

Strong, George V.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George V. Strong, 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. While on staff duty with Headquarters, 4th Army Corps and Headquarters, 2d Army, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Strong was in charge of all troop movements preparatory to the St. Mihiel attack and immediately following this attack, and was also in charge of all troop movements from the 4th Army Corps in the Toul sector to the Argonne front. By his tireless energy, keen foresight, and sound judgment he perfected the multifarious duties whereby all of these movements were carried to successful completion. During this period his services were conspicuously efficient and contributed materially to the success of these operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1922)
  

Home Town: Helena, Montana

Strong, Richard P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Richard P. Strong, 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. Possessed of the highest professional qualifications and actuated by zealous devotion to duty, Lieutenant Colonel Strong has rendered services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces, notably as President of a Board appointed to investigate the cause of trench fever, a disease which had caused serious losses to the effectiveness of the allied armies. The scientific research of this Board under his skillful direction led to the discovery of the means by which trench fever is transmitted and in the establishment of effective measures for its prevention.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 70 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

Sultan, Daniel I.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Daniel I. Sultan (0-2212), 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 Chief of the Personnel Section in the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army during the war and the demobilization, Colonel Sultan formulated policies covering commissioned personnel and handled with marked ability many complex questions of grave importance to the War Department and to the entire Army. His work was characterized by conspicuous breadth of vision and keen foresight. His splendid judgment and the sound policies initiated by him contributed in a large measure to the successful handling of the commissioned personnel of the Army. He rendered service of signal worth to the Government in a position of great responsibility.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Oxford, Mississippi

Summerall, Charles P.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles P. Summerall, 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 Summerall Commanded in turn a Brigade of the 1st Division in the operations near Montdidier, the 1st Division during the Soissons and St. Mihiel offensives and in the early battles of the Meuse-Argonne advance, and the 5th Army Corps in the latter battles of this advance. In all of these important duties his calm courage, his clear judgment, and his soldierly character had a marked influence in the attainment of the successes of his commands.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)
  

Home Town: Astatula, Florida

Sunderland, Archibald H.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Archibald H. Sunderland, 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 Commandant of the Coast Artillery School and in the reorganization and administration of that institution, General Sunderland thereby enabled it to meet effectively the demands made upon it for training candidates for commissions in the Coast Artillery Corps.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)
  

Home Town: Delavan, Illinois

Swaim, David R.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to David R. Swaim, 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. While serving as Division Machine-Gun Officer, 33d Division, Lieutenant colonel Swaim displayed remarkable ability in the supervision, disposition, and general control of the machine- gun units of the division. By his high professional attainments and indefatigable zeal he brought the division machine-gun units to an unusual state of efficiency, thus contributing greatly to the successes achieved by the division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 8 (1924)
  

Home Town: Danville, Illinois

Sweeney, Walter C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter C. Sweeney, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 28th Division, Colonel Sweeney rendered conspicuously valuable services in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the capture of the strong enemy positions at le Chene Tondu, Apremont, Chatel-Chehery, and Hill No. 244, by his marked ability and tactical knowledge he proved a material factor in the successes achieved during these important operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Wheeling, West Virginia

Sweet (Falconer), Ethel E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ethel E. Sweet (Falconer), 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 the Nurses' Mobilization Stations in New York City, Chief Nurse Sweet (now Mrs. Theodore Falconer) contributed largely to the rapid and successful embarkation of over 10,000 nurses for overseas duty during the World War. She displayed exceptional zeal, foresight, and good judgment in organizing the separate staffs of this large group of nurses, and by her efficiency, industry, and tact made possible

the transfer to Europe of this large contingent of women, an unusual and difficult feat performed under the most trying and perplexing conditions.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Canada

Symmonds, Charles J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles J. Symmonds, 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. Colonel Symmonds Commanded for many months the important Intermediate Storage Depot at Gievres. He successfully administered a large personnel and supervised the growth of Gievres as a storage depot. He organized the system of supply from that station so efficiently that there were not shortages, either for food or material, at the regulating stations dependent upon Gievres for supply during all the active operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Kenosha, Wisconsin

Taylor, Brainard

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brainard Taylor, 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. Serving as Chief Motor Transport Officer of the Advance Section, S.O.S., Colonel Taylor gave proof of excellent judgment and untiring energy in the performance of his duties. By his success in overcoming numerous obstacles involved in the transportation of supplies and troops, he rendered conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Newtonville, Mississippi

Taylor, Harry

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry Taylor, 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. Arriving in France on 11 June 1917, as Chief Engineer, American Expeditionary Forces, General Taylor organized and administered the Engineer Department, which included the construction of wharves, depots, railways, barracks, and shelters throughout the theater of operations. He continued these duties with most marked and conspicuous ability, building a complete and efficiently functioning institution.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Tilton, New Hampshire

Tebbetts, Harry H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry H. Tebbetts, 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 Services of Supply, Colonel Tebbetts demonstrated marked energy and executive ability in the management of troop evacuation from France, and especially

subsequent to the armistice in the repatriation of the American Expeditionary Forces, when several hundred thousand men were returned to the United States each month. He has rendered services of great value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 53 (1921)
  

Home Town: Haverhill, Mississippi

Tefft, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Tefft, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commanding Officer of Evacuation Hospital No. 7 at Chateau Montomglaust, Colonel Tefft performed his exacting duties with unflagging energy and marked executive ability. Overcoming grave difficulties due to inadequate personnel and equipment, he succeeded in receiving, treating, and evacuating a large number of wounded from the Marne offensive with notable success, thereby rendering services of the utmost value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Belmont, New York

Tenney, Charles H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles H. Tenney, Colonel (Ordnance Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, first as Chief of the Financial and Accounting Division of the Ordnance Department, in which position he was charged with effecting the disbursement of all ordnance funds and with accounting for all ordnance property; next as Special Representative of the Chief of Ordnance to coordinate the financial and accounting operations of the Ordnance Department in the United States with those in France; and finally, as Chairman and organizer of the Ordnance Salvage Board, in which capacity he was charged with the duty of perfecting the organization and outlining the procedure of that Board and with reviewing its recommendations with respect to the disposition of great quantities of

surplus stores. He performed all his duties with zeal, sound judgment, and exceptional ability, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Terrell, John P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John P. Terrell, Colonel (Coast Artillery), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant G-4, and later as G-4, 2d Army Corps, from July 1918 to January 1919, Colonel Terrell displayed exceptional ability in the administration of that division of the Corps staff. During the operations which broke the Hindenburg line between Cambrai and St. Quentin his great energy and able handling of matters of supply and transportation for the organizations of the Corps contributed in a marked degree to the success of the operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Yonkers, New York

Thayer, William S.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William S. Thayer, 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 Consultant in Medicine of the American Expeditionary Forces, with untiring zeal General Thayer devoted his time, energy, and high professional talents in promoting the organization of

eminent medical officers for the prosecution of efficient treatment among the sick and wounded of the American Expeditionary Forces. Largely through his individual efforts, the treatment of the sick was so standardized, coordinated, and proficiently perfected as to result in a direct saving of many lives and a consequent conservation of man power and morale of these forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)
  

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland

Thomas, John R., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John R. Thomas, Jr., Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Aviation Division of the Intelligence Section, Colonel Thomas displayed unusual energy and skill in the collection and dissemination of information regarding the enemy's air forces. During part of the period covered by the Meuse-Argonne offensive operations he acted as Head of the Intelligence Section and performed the duties of that position with marked ability and sound judgment.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Thompson, Charles F.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles F. Thompson, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2, of the 1st Army, Lieutenant Colonel Thompson aided in its organization by his skill and sound judgment, participating in the preliminary preparations and operations at the St. Mihiel salient. The successes achieved by his section are largely due to his high military attainments, his great energy, and painstaking devotion to duty. He served with equal ability as G-2 of the 2d Army in September 1918, at

all times showing great skill and accomplishing results of exceptional value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Jamestown, Nebraska

Thompson, Dora E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Dora E. Thompson, Superintendent, 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 Superintendent of the Army Nurse Corps. To Superintendent Thompson's accuracy, good judgment, and untiring devotion to duty is due the splendid management of the Army Nurse Corps during the emergency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)
  

Home Town: Cold Spring, New York

Thompson, John T.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John T. Thompson, 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 Chief of the Small Arms Division of the Office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which capacity he was charged with the design and production of all small arms and ammunition thereby supplied to the United States Army, which results he achieved with such signal success that serviceable rifles and ample ammunition therefor were at all times available for all troops ready to receive and use them.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 34 (1919)
  

Home Town: Newport, Kentucky

Tillman, Samuel E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel E. Tillman, 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 Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy, during the period of the emergency.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 77 (1919)
  

Home Town: Shelbyville, Tennessee

Tinley, Mathew A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mathew A. Tinley, 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 Tinley displayed exceptional qualities of leadership in Command of the 168th Infantry, 42d Division, which under his able leadership fulfilled every mission assigned to it. He was untiring in energy and devotion to his important duties, acting with sound judgment and initiative in times of emergency. His conduct was an inspiration to the men of his command, whom he led repeatedly in successful engagements.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)
  

Home Town: Council Bluffs, Iowa

Tobin, William H.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. Tobin, 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 Commander of the Army Artillery Park of the 1st Army, American Expeditionary Forces, by his broad grasp of the problems of ammunition supply Colonel Tobin contributed in a marked degree to the solution of this most difficult problem and also to the success of the artillery of the 1st Army during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1920)
  

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Todd, Henry D., Jr.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry D. Todd, 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. As Commanding General of the 58th Field Artillery Brigade, 33d Division, General Todd demonstrated marked skill as an artillery officer in the preparations for the attack of the 5th Corps on the Kriemhilde Stellung on 1 November 1918, and in support of the 89th Division in its further advance and crossing of the Meuse River from 6 to 11 November 1918. the Brigade which he commanded effectively supported the 1st, 91st, 32d, and 89th Divisions, during the period of the operations to which it served with them. His services have been of particular value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920)
  

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tolman, Edgar B.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar B. Tolman, 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 Executive Officer in charge of the Selective Draft in Illinois, by his unusual executive ability, rare tact and skill, great initiative and resourcefulness exercised at all times under most trying and novel conditions which arose in connection with the administration of the Selective Service Act, Major Tolman achieved a pronounced and conspicuous success in the performance of difficult and highly responsible duties, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Toombs, Louis A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis A. Toombs, Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General's Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Provost Marshal in Italy, a position of great responsibility, during the critical situation arising from the decision of the Peace Conference on the Fiume question, by the means of good judgment and tact, Lieutenant Colonel Toombs so managed the situation as to prevent all friction between the American Expeditionary Forces and the Italian populace. Due to his efficiency the military police of Italy were held to a high

state of military training and discipline. He has rendered services of much value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Meridian, Mississippi

Townsend, Orval P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Orval P. Townsend, 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, in connection with the mobilization, organization, and training of Porto Rico's quota of troops in the World War.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1921)
  

Home Town: Shawneetown, Illinois

Tracy, Evarts

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Evarts Tracy, Major (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 the pioneer Camouflage Officer in the United States Army, by his marked ability Major Tracy ably assisted in recruiting and organizing personnel for this important work and in preparing lists of equipment and necessary material for the carrying out of this enterprise. He served as Chief Instructor in Camouflaging at the Engineer School at Langres from its organization until August 1918. To him is due the success in developing a school courage and a field exhibit that disseminated important knowledge among a large number of the combat personnel of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 3 (1922)
  

Home Town: Plainfield, New Jersey

Tracy, Joseph P.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joseph P. Tracy, 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, while in charge of the Enlisted Division of the Adjutant General's Office during the war, in which capacity his sound judgment and administrative ability were conspicuous.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 133 (1919)
  

Home Town: Monroeton, Pennsylvania

Treat, Charles G.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles G. Treat, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the American Military Mission to Italy and Commanding Base Section No. 8, by his untiring devotion to duty, loyalty, and zeal, General Treat performed his intricate duties with marked ability and sound judgment. By his cheerfulness and sound diplomatic ability he furthered those cordial relations which existed between the American and Italian troops, and was an important factor in maintaining the morale at a high state of efficiency during the trying days prior to the armistice.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1920)
  

Home Town: Monroe, Wisconsin

Tripp, Guy E.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Guy E. Tripp, 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 Tripp, as Chief of the Production Division of the Ordnance Department, and later as Assistant Chief of Ordnance, displayed fine technical ability and broad judgment in systematizing methods and practices resulting in the efficient cooperation of industries producing articles of ordnance for the Army.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Trippe, Harry M.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harry M. Trippe, 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 Commanding Officer of the 308th Engineers, 83d Division, a position of great responsibility, much of the engineering success in facilitating the progress and supply of the 3d Army Corps during the Meuse-Argonne operation is due to his efforts and ability. He rendered important services to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1921)
  

Home Town: Whitewater, Wisconsin

Trott, Clement A.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clement A. Trott, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 5th Division, through his intimate knowledge of staff duties and the requirements of troops of the line, Colonel Trott organized a staff which insured efficient cooperation in combat. His ability was shown in sound tactical directions to his division, which insured successes in four offensive operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Trowbridge, Augustus

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Augustus Trowbridge, 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 Supervisor of the technique of flash and sound ranging, by his complete scientific knowledge and keen devotion to his important duties Lieutenant Colonel Trowbridge rendered services

of great value. Due to his good judgment and painstaking energy suitable personnel were selected and properly trained in the efficient operation of the Flash and Sound Ranging Service of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

Home Town: Princeton, New Jersey

Truesdell, Karl

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Karl Truesdell, Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of

the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Signal Officer of the 1st Division and the 5th Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Truesdell displayed high professional attainments and unflagging zeal. By his skill in directing the construction and maintenance of extensive telephone and wireless systems he contributed materially to the success of combat operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Washington, D.C.

Turck, Raymond C.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Raymond C. Turck, 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 Division Surgeon, 35th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Colonel Turck organized the medical service of that division and provided hospitalization and evacuation facilities for the sick and wounded under conditions which rendered the service of the Medical Department unusually hazardous and difficult.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida

Turnbull, Samuel J.

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The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Samuel J. Turnbull, 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 Commanding Officer of Evacuation Hospital No. 9, Major Turnbull performed his exacting duties with notable success. Overcoming numerous obstacles, by his keen foresight and administrative ability he was instrumental in securing the prompt evacuation and effective treatment of a large number of sick and wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 103 (1919)
  

Home Town: Monticello, Florida

Tuttle, Arnold D.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Arnold D. Tuttle, 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. In his capacity as Assistant to the Chief Surgeon, and later as a member of the General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Tuttle supervised the preparation of hospitalization plans and their execution and assisted in the evacuation of sick and wounded form the battle fields in such manner as to greatly increase the efficiency of his department.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Highland Falls, New York

Twachtman, John Alden

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John Alden Twachtman, 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 Battalion and later Regimental Commander, 103d Field Artillery, 26th Division, in the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne offensives, Colonel Twachtman was conspicuous for his courage, marked ability, and leadership qualities. At all times he displayed superior tactical judgment and knowledge of artillery, and by his devotion to duty, great resourcefulness, and high military attainments he rendered the maximum support to the Infantry to which he was attached, thereby contributing in a large measure to their success.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 9 (1923)
  

Home Town: Greenwich, Connecticut

Twelvetree, Herbert J.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Herbert J. Twelvetree, 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, 37th Division, throughout its operations in France, Lieutenant Colonel Twelvetree displayed unusual ability, leadership, resourcefulness, and high technical skill, thus contributing in a material way to the successful operations of his division.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio

Tydings, Millard E.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Millard E. Tydings, 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. While Commanding the 111th Machine Gun Battalion, 29th Division, during the Meuse-Argonne operations, north of Verdun, 8 to 30 October 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Tydings distinguished himself by his energy, fearlessness, and high qualifications for the gravely responsible duties devolving upon him. The exceptionally effective use made by him of the weapons at his command rendered an advance possible against formidable hostile field works. His constant personal reconnaissance of front line positions of the Infantry made possible an effective disposal of machine guns and artillery in support of the efforts of the Infantry to advance and contributed in a large measure to the success of the brigade which his command was supporting.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 16 (1923)
  

Home Town: Havre de Grace, Maryland

Tyler, Max Clayton

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Max Clayton Tyler, 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 Executive Officer and Military Advisor to the Director General of Military Railways, Colonel Tyler has displayed high professional attainments and given valuable assistance in procuring personnel and equipment for the railway service abroad.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fargo, Nebraska

Tyndall, Robert H.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert H. Tyndall, 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, 150th Field Artillery, 42d Division, in the Baccarat, champagne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne operations, part of which time he Commanded one or more additional elements of the Artillery with which he was operating. Colonel Tyndall's high technical attainments, his untiring energy and devotion to duty were important factors in the successful operations of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1923)
  

Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana

Tyner, George P.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to George P. Tyner, 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. Colonel Tyner served first as Assistant G-4 of the 1st Army and later as G-4 of the 2d Army. He rendered devoted, skillful, and efficient service in the supply of the 1st and 2d Armies during the St. Mihiel offensive in the Forest of Argonne and in the Woevre. His painstaking and tireless energy contributed materially to the success of these operations.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 59 (1919)
  

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois

Tyson, Lawrence D.

Citation:

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lawrence D. Tyson, 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 Tyson Commanded with distinction the 59th Infantry Brigade, 30th Division, throughout its training period and during its active operations against the enemy. His determination and skill as a military leader were reflected in the successes of his brigade in the attack and capture of Brancourt and Premont, where a large number of prisoners and much material fell into our hands. He rendered services of great worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Knoxville, Tennessee

Ulio, James A.

(First Award)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James A. Ulio (0-1984), 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 4th Army Corps, Lieutenant Colonel Ulio showed marked organizing and administrative ability. By his tireless efforts and ceaseless energy he contributed in a large degree to the successes achieved by the 4th Army Corps in the Toul sector and in the battles of the St. Mihiel salient. Later he handled with great success the evacuation and feeding of French civilians in the occupied territory recovered from the enemy, rendering invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)
  

Home Town: Fort Keogh, Montana