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Le Rond, Henri L. E.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri L. E. Le Rond, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. In his capacity as a Member of the General Staff attached to the Minister of War and Supervisor of all Franco-American Missions in France, by his thorough military knowledge and fervent spirit of cooperation, General Le Rond gave the American authorities invaluable assistance. He placed at t he disposal of our officials all the facilities that his extensive office afforded. His services have been of inestimable worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leonce M. Lebrun, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the 3d French Region, General Lebrun rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie G. F. Leconte, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the 33d French Army Corps, General Leconte rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri G. Lefevre-Pontalis, Lieutenant of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Member of the special Franco-American Section, Army General Staff, Lieutenant Lafevre-Pontalis has administered with marked ability many important matters concerning the American Army. Actuated at all times by a spirit of friendship for the American forces, he has rendered them great assistance by the excellent manner in which he managed the many items which came before his bureau.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Ferreol F. G. Lefort, Colonel of Engineers, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, as Assistant Chief of the D. M. T. A., for services in connection with the transportation of American troops and supplies.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1921)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Albert L. Legrand, Captain, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief Liaison Officer with the American Rents, Requisitions, and Claims Service, Captain Legrand rendered most valuable service in conducting negotiations between the French and American authorities relative to the settlement of numerous claims and in making of agreements relative to the occupancy of French Government property by the American Expeditionary Forces. He displayed tact and zeal at all times, working unreservedly for the good of the allied cause.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emile E. Legrand, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. In Command of the 15th French Region at the time of the creation of Marseille as an American base port, General Legrand gave most valuable assistance and advice to the American military authorities, rendering possible the rapid organization and development of the American base. His able cooperation assisted greatly in putting the port on an efficient basis capable of supplying the needs of the troops at the front.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jacques G. Legrand, Major of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Executive Member of the Artillery Section of the French Mission at American General Headquarters during the entire period of American activities, Major Legrand gave himself wholly to the varied details of organization, training, and equipment of the American artillery. His services were of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis A. Lemerre, Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Member of the French Military Mission attached to General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Lemerre rendered great assistance in the selection of French officers and soldiers for duty with American divisions and other American units. He at all times displayed remarkable tact and sound judgment in furthering the important tasks under his charge. Equipped, as he was, by a long period of

staff training and high professional ability furthered by a keen appreciation of the importance of his task, he contributed to the maintenance of these cordial relations which had been established between the French and American forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis R. V. Lepelletier, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great

responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief Liaison Officer for the French War Office to American General Headquarters, Colonel Lepelletier rendered services of a distinguished character. By his painstaking efforts

and thorough understanding of conditions which the American Army had to meet, he gave valuable assistance, at all times manifesting a spirit of loyalty and friendship for the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Fernand L. J. Lescanne, Major of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the D. A, French Army, Major Lescanne rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Rene M. M. L'Hopital, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Member of the Cabinet of the Minister of War, Captain L'Hopital has at all times displayed a friendly interest in the American Army, rendering it courteous consideration and assistance in all matters which came before him. His services have been of great value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emmanuel U. Libaud, Major of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Staff Officer of the French Army, Major Libaud rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jean L. A. Linard, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Serving as Chief, French Mission, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, Colonel Linard rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 45 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Stanislas J. Lobez, Colonel of Cavalry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French Mission with the 32d American Division, Colonel Lobez rendered us services of exceptional value in connection with the planning and operation of an efficient system of liaison. He displayed a wide comprehension of the needs and difficulties which would be encountered and his advice proved of the greatest assistance to us. He was energetic, tactful, and tireless in his devotion to our interests.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Emmanuel E. Lombard, Captain of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Senior French Instructor at the American Artillery Training Camp at Valdahon, Captain Lombard rendered services of great value to the American Artillery. At all times he exhibited a spirit of whole-hearted cooperation with the American authorities, assisting them by all means at his command.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lorain, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, as Director of the Telephonic Exploitation of the Department of Posts, Telephones, and Telegraphs. Mr. Lorain procured much-needed telephone material for the American Expeditionary Forces at critical times. His assistance was indispensable in obtaining leases for the long lines which formed the basis of our general telephone and telegraph system. Laboring unremittingly in our behalf, he rendered services of inestimable value.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Louis Loucheur, French Minister of Armament, a French civilian, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Mr. Loucheur displayed ability of high order in the performance of his important duties. In his relations with the American authorities he was tactful and zealous in our behalf, going far beyond the bounds of his duties to render valuable service and assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 62 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie J. H. Mabille, Major, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While he was a Member of the 2d Bureau at French General Headquarters, Major Mabille Manifested a warm spirit of cooperation by doing all in his power to aid the members of the American Military Mission at these headquarters, placing at their disposal all the important facilities of his office, rendering invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces. Subsequently, as Chief of the 2d Bureau of the 2d French Army, he continued to perform

valiant services in the common cause.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Leopold Maison, Brevet Colonel, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Commanding Officer of Artillery, 132d French Division, Colonel Maison rendered us service of exceptional value by his accurate and rapid work in directing and controlling the fire of the Divisional Artillery which was supporting the 37th American Division. His efficiency resulted in our Infantry receiving all the advantages of constant artillery support, and he was in a large measure responsible for the success achieved. He displayed military attainments of a high order and was constant and untiring in his efforts in our behalf.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Paul A. M. Maistre, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the Group of Armies of the Center, General Maistre rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alphonse A. Maitre, Colonel of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of the Artillery Section, French Mission, during the entire period of American activities, Colonel Maitre gave himself wholly to the varied details of the organization, training, and equipment of the American Artillery. His services were of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Charles M. E. Mangin, Major General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. While Commanding the 10th French Army, General Mangin rendered invaluable service to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Marie J. P. Marcombe, Surgeon Major, First Class, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Regulating Medical Officer at Le Bourget, France, Surgeon Major, First Class, Marcombe performed highly responsible duties with conspicuous success. When the number of our wounded from the operations in the vicinity of Chateau-Thierry and Soissons became so large that our transportation facilities proved inadequate, he relieved the critical situation by placing French trains at our disposal and personally directed their operations. He also furnished supplies for American patients, cooperated in selecting advantageous evacuation points, and in numerous other ways made himself the instrumentality for saving many American lives and alleviating much suffering, thereby rendering services of incalculable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henri Martin-Zede, Lieutenant of Cavalry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As a Member of the French Mission attached to the American General Headquarters, Lieutenant Martin-Zede has constantly exerted himself in the interest of the American Army, rendering us every assistance which his office afforded. By his courtesy and good judgment he has done much to further the strengthening of those friendly relations which have characterized the services of the French and American forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Augustin A. Marty, Paymaster General of the 1st Class, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. In charge of the French Military Postal Service, Paymaster General Marty gave us assistance of inestimable value in the planning and organization of our own military postal system. At all times he cooperated with us most whole-heartedly, giving us sound advice and proving at all times most helpful and tactful. The services which he rendered to the American Expeditionary Forces were of great worth to us.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1920)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to A. Joseph Marzac, Major of Artillery, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. In Command of the Aerial Gunnery School at Cazeaux, Major Marzac displayed exceptional zeal and technical knowledge, combined with keen interest in the training of American students detailed to this school. He enabled them to secure training which rendered them markedly efficient at the front, thus rendering most valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Alexandre H. M. Mathieu de Vienne, Major of Cavalry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of

great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of the French Mission attached to the American services in Paris, Major Mathieu de Vienne rendered great service to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 24 (1920)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Jules E. Maugin, Major of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Serving as Assistant Chief of Staff of the Communication Zone, Major Maugin rendered invaluable services in connection with the ammunition supply of the American Expeditionary Forces.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 19 (1922)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Georges T. P. H. Maurier, Colonel of Infantry, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great

responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of the 4th French Bureau of the French General Staff, Colonel Maurier practically controlled transportation from the coast to the army zone. He rendered the American Expeditionary Forces service of great worth, assisting us most ably in handling the Army supply problem. He cooperated always most fully and unselfishly with the American authorities.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 87 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Louis F. T. Maurin, Brigadier General, French Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Commander of the General Reserve of Artillery, by his earnest efforts and loyal cooperation with our forces the American Railway Artillery was always provided with suitable cantonments and equipment facilities and an ample supply of ammunition for every mission which was assigned to them. By the high quality of service he has rendered he has contributed materially to the successes achieved by our Railway Artillery during the operations against the enemy.