Compiled and Edited By C. Douglas Sterner

responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. As Chief of Staff of the 4th British Army, General Montgomery directed the operations of the 2d American Army Corps with distinguished ability, displaying military attainments of the highest order. The officers and soldiers of the 27th, 30th, and 33d U.S. Divisions are justly proud of having served with their English comrades against the common foe and of having shared with them in the successes which were due, in no small degree, to his capable direction.

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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 Philip A. M. Nash, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. The service General Nash rendered the American Expeditionary Forces as Inspector General of Transportation for the British Army and as a Member of the Interallied Transportation Council was of the greatest value. He lent every possible assistance to the American military authorities, giving us sound advice and important information.

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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 Henry Needham, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British 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 serving as Instructor at the Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary Forces, Lieutenant Colonel 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 George C. R. Overton, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British 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 serving as Liaison Officer, American Rest Camp, Winchester, England, Lieutenant Colonel Overton 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 Hercules A. Pakenham, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British 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 serving on the General Staff, British Army, Lieutenant Colonel Pakenham 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. 29 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Harold D. E. Parsons, Major General, Royal British 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 Director of Equipment and Ordnance Stores of the British Expeditionary Forces, General Parsons was able to render assistance of the greatest value to the American Expeditionary Forces. He aided us most markedly in the procurement of artillery material and ammunition from British sources, at all times giving loyal cooperation.

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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 Edward R. Peal, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British 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 in Charge of the British Aviation Office at Paris, France, Lieutenant Colonel Peal 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 Owen F. Phillips, Brigadier General, Royal British 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 General, 2d Australian Division, British Expeditionary Forces. Commanding the Artillery in support of the 30th American Division in the operations of 8 - 11 October 1918, General Phillips added greatly in the successes achieved at that time during these operations. He displayed military ability of the highest order and a spirit of earnest cooperation which made the members of the American units proud to be associated with him in their operations against the common foe.

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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 Patrick H. L. Playfair, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British 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 13th Wing, Royal Air Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Playfair 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 Herbert C. O. Plumer, General, Royal British 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 2d Army, British Expeditionary Forces, General Plumer 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 Clive G. Pritchard, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. The valuable service General Pritchard rendered to the American Expeditionary Forces in supplying our divisions with artillery while he was serving as Deputy Chief of Artillery, 4th British Army, will ever be remembered. Giving us the benefit of his brilliant experience as an artillerist he made an extended tour of American Artillery camps and thereby aided materially in bringing this branch of our arms up to the standard required for effective combat.

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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 Frederick K. Puckle, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. With the British Ministry at Washington and later in France, Lieutenant Colonel Puckle rendered services of inestimable value in the training of officers for the U.S. Quartermaster Corps and in the preparation of that department for oversea service. He gave us great assistance also in connection with the preliminary arrangements for the supply of our forces. He was tireless in the performance of his exacting duties, tactful at all times, and a loyal friend.

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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 Percy P. deB Radcliffe, Major General, Royal British 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 Director of Military Operations, British War Office, General Radcliffe 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 Henry S. Rawlinson, General, Royal British 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 4th Army, British Expeditionary Forces, General Rawlinson 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 William Rennison, Major, Royal British 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 serving as Instructor, Army School of the Line, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Rennison 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 William R. Robertson, General, Royal British 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 in Chief, British Army, General Robertson 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 Frederick Rudolph, Lieutenant General, Royal British 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 British Army in Italy, General Rudolph 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 Charles J. Sackville-West, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, for services to the Allied and associated governments as Permanent Military Representative, British Section, Supreme War Council.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Geoffrey N. Salmon, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Detailed as an Instructor to the school at Chatillon-sur-Seine, France, General Salmon displayed military attainments of a high order, and rendered very valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces in connection with the training of its officers. He was tireless in devotion to his important duties, and at all times tactful and energetic in the presentation of important subjects.

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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 John M. Salmond, Major General, Royal British 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 General Officer Commanding the British Royal Air Forces in the field, General Salmond distinguished himself by the exceptionally valuable services he performed. He aided and furthered the training of the units of the U.S. Air Service attached to his command. He organized the training in the field of squadrons, pilots, ground officers, and mechanics of the American Air Service, rendering us most valuable assistance at all times.

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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 Harry N. Sargent, Brigadier General, Royal British 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 British Military Mission, Headquarters, Services of Supply, General Sargent provided for prompt and satisfactory procurement of enormous amounts of supplies from England, thereby contributing greatly to the successes achieved by 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 Ewen G. Sinclair-Maclagan, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. The 27th and 30th U.S. Division profited by the wide experience and brilliant military attainments which General Sinclair-Maclagan displayed as Commander of the 4th Australian Division, British Army, when he served with the 2d American Army Corps and so ably assisted in the direction of the operations. The officers of these organizations count it a high privilege to have been associated with him during the final phases of the struggle with the common enemy, in which he and his forces played such a splendid part.

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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 Herbert W. Studd, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, for services to the allied and associated Governments as Chief of Staff, British Section, Supreme War Council.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 75 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Frederick H. Sykes, Major General, Royal British 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 British Air Forces, by his willing spirit of cooperation with the American authorities in all matters pertaining to the Air Service and its operation, General Sykes rendered service of great worth 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 George P. Thomas, Captain, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. Captain Thomas rendered valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces in connection with the training of American Artillery officers. He displayed high military attainments and a keen comprehension of conditions in the field. His service was continuously marked by devotion to duty, tireless energy and tact.

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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 Harry N. Thompson, Major General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I. An eminent Medical Officer, and as Director of the Medical Service, 1st British Field Army in France, General Thompson placed his time and energy at the disposal of the American Expeditionary Forces. The Sanitary School maintained in his Army for teaching front-line medical requirements was utilized for the instruction of the American Medical Officers sent to him by classes. The observation and experience gained by these student officers under his able supervision and guidance eventually resulted in the saving of lives of many American wounded.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 124 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Henry W. Thornton, Major General, Royal British 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 Paris Representative of the Director of General Movements and Railways in London, General Thornton rendered the greatest assistance to the American Expeditionary Forces in the procurement of hospital trains and supplies. He furnished us with information which proved most important in the development of the American Transportation Corps.

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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 William Thwaites, Major General, Royal British 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 Director of Military Intelligence, British War Office, General Thwaites 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 Hugh M. Trenchard, Major General, Royal British 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 Air Service, British Expeditionary Forces, General Trenchard 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 Gerald F. Trotter, Brigadier General, Royal British Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during World War I, for services rendered the U.S. Army while serving as Chief of the British Military (or Advisory) Mission to the United States.

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  War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1919)
  

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Philip G. Twining, Major General, Royal British 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 Director of the Royal Engineers, British Army, by his active interest in behalf of the needs of the American services in both France and England, General Twining has given valuable services to the American Expeditionary Forces. Always manifesting an aggressive spirit in furthering our efforts, he handled many important questions of supply with marked tact and diplomacy.

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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 Cyril M. Wagstaff, Brigadier General, Royal British 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, British Mission, General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, General Wagstaff 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 Cuthbert S. Wallace, Major General, Royal British 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 eminent Consulting Surgeon, and while serving with the British Expeditionary Forces in France, with untiring zeal General Wallace devoted his time and energy toward promoting standard methods for efficient treatment of American sick and wounded, and unreservedly placed at the disposal of the medical service of the American Expeditionary Forces his eminent talents, broad experience, and knowledge of general conditions, with a view to assisting in the prevention of wastage among our forces from wounds and disease.