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Wood, Robert E. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert E. Wood, 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 connection with the reorganization and operation of the Service of supply of the Army.
Born: at Kansas City, Missouri Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri Wood, William T.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William T. Wood, 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 Senior Assistant to the Inspector General of the Army.
Born: at Irving, Illinois Home Town: Danville, Illinois Wood, Winthrop S.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Winthrop S. Wood, 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. In charge of the General Supply Depot, Jeffersonville, Indiana, from April 1917 to May 1918, the successful organization, development, and administration of the system at that important depot for the supply of clothing and general equipment were largely due to Colonel Wood's great energy, foresight, and marked executive ability. Later, As Quartermaster, Base Section No. 6, American Expeditionary Forces, from August 1918 to January 1919, by his administrative ability and untiring zeal he rendered conspicuous services in the improvement and development of the organization of the supply system at this important depot.
Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Farmington, Maine Woodruff, James A.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James A. Woodruff, 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 Woodruff organized and Commanded the 10th Forestry Engineers with marked ability. In spite of the difficult situations confronting him he developed the Forestry Service to a marked degree of excellence. By his great energy and devotion to duty he rendered service of the highest character to the Government.
Born: at Fort Shaw, Montana Home Town: Burke, Vermont Wooldridge, Jesse Walton
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jesse Walton Wooldridge, Captain (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. Near Mezy, France, on 15 July 1918, when attacked by portions of three enemy regiments, Captain Wooldridge, by exceptional skill and ability, so inspired his company of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, that he defeated these units and drove them by successive counter attacks from the sectors of his regiment and that of an adjoining regiment. After his company had suffered a loss of 70 per cent by casualties, he organized a platoon from cooks, mess attendants, runners, and Stokes mortar men, and led it in attack upon the last enemy assault wave, which he defeated. During these successive encounters his company captured over 400 of the enemy and broke the strong enemy attempt to cross the Marne in this sector.
Born: at Hopkinsville, Kentucky Home Town: San Francisco, California Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWI), Army Distinguished Service Medal (Same Action) Wooten, William P. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William P. Wooten, 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 Wooten served with credit as Commanding Officer of the 14th Railway Engineers during the operations of that regiment on the British front. Subsequently, while Corps Engineer of the 3d Army Corps, by his energy, foresight, and skill in accomplishing important engineering works, he contributed materially to the successful operations of his corps. Later, when appointed engineer of the 3d Army, he performed important duties in a most creditable manner.
Born: at La Grange, North Carolina Home Town: La Grange, North Carolina Worcester, Philip H.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip H. Worcester, 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 Ordnance Officer, Army Artillery, 1st Army, during the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, by his untiring energy and loyal devotion to duty Colonel Worcester organized and successfully administered the ammunition and ordnance supplies of the Army Artillery. He at all times displayed sound judgment and military attainments of a high order. He has rendered services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Born: at Norfolk, Virginia Home Town: Portland, Maine Wright, John W.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to John W. Wright, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, at Headquarters, Services of Supply, Colonel Wright was charged with the important duty of directing the movement of troops arrivals, billeting, and the supply of initial equipment of units. He at all times displayed indefatigable zeal and administrative ability of a high order, rendering services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Born: at Kirkwood, Missouri Home Town: Washington, D.C. Wright, William M.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William M. Wright, 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 Wright Commanded in turn the 35th Division, the 3d, 5th, and 7th Army Corps, under the 8th French Army in the Vosges Mountains, and later commanded the 89th Division in the St. Mihiel offensive and in the final operations on the Meuse River, where he proved himself to be an energetic and aggressive leader.
Born: at Newark, New Jersey Home Town: Newark, New Jersey Wylie, Robert E.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert E. Wylie, 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, in assisting in organizing the first group of General Staff Officers that ultimately developed into the Operations Branch and the Equipment Branch of the Operations Division of the General Staff. As Chief Assistant and later as Head of the Equipment Branch his services were conspicuously useful to the Government and to the Army.
Born: at India Home Town: Sanford, Florida Yardley, Herbert O.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Herbert O. Yardley, Major (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 Chief of the Communication Section of the Military Intelligence Division, War Department General Staff.
Born: at Worthington, India Home Town: Washington, D.C. Young, Hugh Hampton
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hugh Hampton Young, 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 Young has, by his constant application, tireless energy, and foresight, lowered the non-efficiency rate of combat organizations, due to certain contagious diseases far below pre- war anticipations, and has thereby aided in the conservation of man power to a degree never before attainable.
Born: at San Antonio, Texas Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Youngberg, Gilbert A.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Gilbert A. Youngberg, 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 Youngberg served as Representative of the Engineer Department and later as the Principal Assistant to the Chief of the 4th Section, General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces. He performed duties of the greatest importance in connection with construction projects of the Army. By his high professional attainments and tireless energy, his sound judgment and logical recommendations on questions of construction, supply, and transportation he materially assisted in the successes of our forces in the field. In all matters he displayed remarkable ability and rendered services of the highest character to the Government.
Born: at Bellcreek, Minnesota Home Town: Cannon Falls, Minnesota Zalinski, Moses Gray
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Moses Gray Zalinski, 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, Base Section No. 2, Bordeaux, a position of great responsibility, due to his long quartermaster experience, marked ability, and knowledge of the methods and standards of supply, Colonel Zalinski performed the numerous duties of his important office with great success. He has rendered service of much value to the United States.
Born: at Seneca Falls, New York Home Town: Rochester, New York Zanetti, Joaquin E.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Joaquin E. Zanetti, Lieutenant Colonel (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 Chief Liaison Officer of the Chemical Warfare Service with the French forces, Lieutenant Colonel Zanetti's untiring energy, thorough familiarity with the French language and methods, and his superior technical ability enabled him to gather an enormous amount of detailed information concerning the manufacture, handling, and use of gases, which were of inestimable value to our Government in the manufacture and supply of chemical warfare materials in the United States.
Born: at San Domingo, West Indies Home Town: New York, New York Ziegaus, Irvin W.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Irvin W. Ziegaus, Captain (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 Washington, by his unusual executive ability, rare tact and skill, great initiative and resourcefulness exercised at times under most trying and novel conditions which arose in connection with the administration of the Selective Service Act, Captain Ziegaus achieved a pronounced and conspicuous success in the performance of difficult and highly responsible duties, thereby rendering services of great value to the Government.
Born: at Sharon, Wisconsin Home Town: Olympia, Washington Zinser, Hans
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Hans Zinser, 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. While acting as Sanitary Inspector of the 2d Army, Lieutenant Colonel Zinser organized, perfected, and administered with extraordinary and exceptional success a plan of military sanitation and epidemic disease control.
Born: at New York, New York Home Town: New York, New York U.S. Army Air Service *Bolling, Raynal Cawthorne (KIA) Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Raynal Cawthorne Bolling, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Bolling's service to the United States Aviation was distinguished for an accurate and comprehensive grasp of aviation matters; for a sound and far- sighted conception of the measures needed to establish an efficient American Air Service in Europe; for initiative and resourcefulness in attacking the problems of a young Air Service; for brilliant capacity in arranging affairs with foreign governments, for boldness and vigor in executing determined policies. In all these, Colonel Bolling has rendered service of great value to the Government.
Born: September 1, 1877 at Hot Springs, Arkansas Home Town: Greenwich, Connecticut Chandler, Charles DeF.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles DeF. Chandler, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Air Service, 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 Balloon Section, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, from November 1917 to February 1919, Colonel Chandler rendered notable service in the supply, administration, and operation of the balloon units that so thoroughly demonstrated their efficiency during all the major operations of the American Expeditionary Forces.
Born: at Cleveland, Ohio Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio Culver, Clarence C.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Clarence C. Culver, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. To Colonel Culver's untiring energy, close application, and perseverance is due the credit for having completed the coordination of the chain of events leading from the earliest conception of the radio telephone to the successful accomplishment of voice-commanded flying carried through to full fruition.
Born: at Milford, Nebraska Home Town: Milford, Nebraska Dodd, Townsend F.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Townsend F. Dodd, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Dodd organized the Aviation Training School at Issoudon and successfully conducted the negotiations for the first purchase of aeroplanes from allied governments for the use of the American Expeditionary Forces. He later served with distinction as Chief of the Supply Section, Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, and as Technical Advisor and Information Officer of the Chief of the Air Service, 1st Army.
Born: at Anna, Illinois Home Town: Waukegan, Illinois Foulois, Benjamin D.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Benjamin D. Foulois, Brigadier General, U.S. Army Air Service, 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 Air Service of the American Expeditionary Forces during the early organization period, General Foulois displayed great ability and untiring energy in order to place that service on a firm and efficient basis. He conduction intricate negotiations with the French for the procurement of aircraft material, of sites for Air Service installations and of schools of instruction for the Air Service personnel. Similar negotiations were made by him with the English for the assembly of night bombing planes for our Air Service and for instructions of our personnel in English shops and in English aerodromes. Later, he rendered valuable assistance in connection with maintenance of Air Service squadrons at the front.
Born: at Washington, D.C. Home Town: Washington, D.C. Fowler, Harold
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold Fowler, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Fowler rendered notable aid in planning the movements of the night bombing squads of the American Air Service. Later, appointed Air Service Commander of the 3d Army, he assisted largely in the joint training of air and ground troops, at all times handling his troops well and establishing liaison between the air and ground forces.
Born: at England Home Town: New York, New York Glendinning, Robert
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Robert Glendinning, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Classification Officer for the Air Service in the Casual Officers' Depot, Glois, France, through his untiring energy and sound judgment Lieutenant Colonel Glendinning developed an efficient system of classification, which was of great assistance to the American air forces. Later, as a representative of the Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces in Italy, he was charged with many and intricate negotiations with the Italian Government, which he conducted with rare intelligence, sound judgment, and successful results.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gorrell, Edgar S.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Edgar S. Gorrell, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Gorrell rendered most excellent service as a member of the United States Aeronautical Commission charged with the selection of types of European aeronautical material to be manufactured in the United States and as Representative of the Air Service with the General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces. In the performance of his many important tasks he displayed good judgment, great energy, and showed that he possessed ability of a high order, which have been of invaluable service to the Government.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Hall, Elbert J.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Elbert J. Hall, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, 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 designing of the Liberty engine and subsequently in the adapting of the Le Rhone engine to the American methods of production and also in pushing to completion the American adaptation of the De Haviland plane.
Born: at San Jose, California Home Town: Oakland, California Hutton, William H. H.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William H. H. Hutton, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, 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 Personnel Service and later Assistant Chief of the Supply Section, Air Service, Colonel Hutton was charged with duties of a varied and difficult nature. He constantly displayed marked zeal and sound judgment in the solution of the important problems of supply and transportation of the Air Service, rendering services of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Born: at Fort Jefferson, Florida Home Town: Detroit, Michigan Kenly, William L.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William L. Kenly, Major General, U.S. Army Air Service, 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 Air Service, American Expeditionary Forces, by his executive ability, clear conception, and broad mental grasp, General Kenly was able to overcome many obstacles and placed the training of Air Service personnel on an efficient basis. Later, as Director of Military Aeronautics in the United States, he successfully organized and accomplished the training of personnel for overseas service with a resulting high degree of morale throughout the Air Service and the efficient performance of duties at the front. Serving at the same time as a member of the Advisory Committee and Joint Army and Navy Airship Board, he rendered services of inestimable value to the Government in positions of great responsibility.
Born: at Baltimore, Maryland Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland Kilner, Walter G.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Walter G. Kilner, Colonel (Signal Corps), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. By his personal efforts and efficient labors Colonel Kilner organized the machinery necessary to train pilots, and successfully developed this branch of the Air Service. He overcame numerous difficulties inherent in the establishment of such an organization in a foreign country, and it was largely due to his efficiency that the Air Service was able to furnish well-trained personnel to the squadrons at the front. He at all times displayed marked devotion to duty, untiring energy, and sound judgment.
Born: at Shelby, New York Home Town: Syracuse, New York Lahm, Frank P.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frank P. Lahm, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. A balloon pilot of marked ability and scientific attainments, Colonel Lahm rendered valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces by his untiring devotion to the innumerable problems which faced the Air Service during its organization in France. His broad experience in aeronautics played an important part in the formulation of policies of the Air Service and was reflected in its successes during the St. Mihiel offensive and subsequently in the operations of the 2d Army.
Born: at Mansfield, Ohio Home Town: Mansfield, Ohio Lyster, Theodore C.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Theodore C. Lyster, Colonel (Medical Corps), U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, for duty rendered in the Office of the Surgeon General, as Chief of the Air Service Division.
Born: at Fort Larnet, Kansas Home Town: Detroit, Michigan McFadden, James Franklin
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to James Franklin McFadden, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, 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 Leave Bureau at Headquarters, Services of Supply, Tours, France, from 14 December 1918 until June 1919, by his energy, loyal devotion to duty, unusual executive and administrative ability, Lieutenant Colonel McFadden was largely responsible for the successful organization and most efficient functioning of that highly important Bureau which provided transportation, quarters, subsistence, recreation, and amusement, for over 400,000 men on leave from the front in 19 different leave areas in southern France. In a position of great responsibility he rendered conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Born: at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Town: Rosemont, Pennsylvania Milling, Thomas DeWitt
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas DeWitt Milling, Colonel (Air Service), U.S. Army Air Service, 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 Staff and later as Commander, Colonel Milling organized and conducted the operations of the Air Service of the 1st Army during the entire operations of that Army. By untiring, painstaking, and energetic efforts he succeeded in raising the efficiency of his command and insuring the proper cooperation with the land units. He exhibited professional attainments of the highest order and exercised a marked influence on the success of the 1st Army.
Born: at Winnfield, Louisiana Home Town: Franklin, Louisiana Mitchell, William Lendrum "Billy"
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to William Lendrum "Billy" Mitchell, Brigadier General, U.S. Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Air Service Commander, first of the zone of advance and later of the 1st Army Corps, by his tireless energy and keen perception, General Mitchell performed duties of great importance with marked ability. Subsequently as Commander, Air Service, of the 1st Army, and, in addition, after formation of the 2d Army as Commander of Air Service of both armies, by his able direction of these vitally important services he proved to be a potent factor in the successes achieved during the operations of the American armies.
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