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Dewitt Blamer, captain, United States Navy. For exceptionally meritorious and
conspicuous service as chief of staff of the commander, Cruiser and
Transport Fleet. Address: Care of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy
Department, Washington, D.C. Appointed to Naval Academy from Iowa.
[transcribers notes: DeWitt Blamer was found living in 1895 at
Independence, Buchanan Co., Iowa, at age 23 as per the 1895 Iowa State
Census and died in Solano Co., California as per the Calif. Death
Index] |
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Frank C. Burnett, colonel, Infantry, United States Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services. He commanded, with distinction, a
battalion of the first American regiment to occupy trenches in France, and
participated in the repulses of the first raid made by the enemy upon American
troops. As deputy adjutant general, General Head quarters, American Expeditionary
Forces, he has performed his manifold duties with ability and sound judgment.
Address: Care of the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered
military service from Iowa. |
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William D. Connor, brigadier general, United States Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services. As assistant chief of staff and head of
the co-ordination section of the General Staff American Expeditionary Forces, he
showed unusual ability and tireless energy. As chief of staff of the 32d
division in the trench operations in the Belfort sector and later as commander
of the 63d Infantry Brigade in the advance to the Vesle he displayed particular
ability as a leader of troops. He also performed valuable services as commander
of a base port and as chief of staff of the Services of Supply. Address: Care of
the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington D.C. Entered Military Academy from
Iowa. |
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Hanson E.
Ely, major general, United States Army. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. He commanded with skill, and marked distinction a
regiment n the trench fighting north of Toul, in the operations west of
Montdider, and in the action at Cantigny. As a brigade commander at Soissons and
as a division commander in the Argonne-Meuse offensive he demonstrated rare
capabilities as a commander. Address: Care of the Adjutant General of the Army,
Washington, D.C. Entered Military Academy from Iowa. |
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Max B.
Garber, colonel, 59th Infantry, 4th Division. For exceptionally
meritorious and conspicuous services. He commanded with marked distinction the
59th Infantry during the attack on the Vesle. In this command he displayed those
high qualities of ability, leadership and personal courage that marked him as a
determining factor in the successes achieved by the 4th Division. Address: Care
of the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered Military Academy
from Iowa.
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George S.
Gibbs, brigadier general, Signal Corps, United States Army. For
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. As assistant to the chief
signal officer, american Expeditionary Forces, much of the efficiency of the
Signal Service in the zone of advance was due to his splendid ability and to his
skill in the handling of the tactical and technical operations of the Signal
Corps organizations attached to the service at the front. Address: Care of the
Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered Military service from
Iowa. |
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John A.
Hull, colonel, Judge Advocate General's Department, United States Army.
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. As judge advocate of
the Services of supply he most creditably handled the questions brought before
him. His sound legal training, his complete knowledge of military
administration, and his clear conception of the new and difficult problems
involved made his service of the most exceptional value. Address: Care of the
Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered military service from
Iowa. |
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Edward A.
Kreger, brigadier general, United States Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services. As acting judge advocate general for the
American Expeditionary Forces he organized and efficiently administered his
office, performing exacting duties with marked distinction. His masterful
knowledge of military law, his foresight and practical comprehension of the
complex problems involved in his work enabled him to perform it with noteworthy
success. His counsel was wise; his decisions were just. His services to the
American Expeditionary Forces have been of great value. Address: Care of the
Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered military service from
Iowa. |
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George A. Lynch, lieutenant colonel, Infantry, United States Army. For
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. As a member of the
training section he was chiefly responsible for the revision of the infantry
Drill Regulations. In this important task he displayed a broad grasp of the
tactical lessons of the war and showed sound judgment in adapting their
principles to American needs, capabilities and characteristics, thereby
rendering services of signal worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Address: Care of the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered
Military Academy from Iowa. |
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George H. McManus, brigadier general, United States Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and conspicuous services as executive officer and troop movement
officer, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, N.J. Through his very able organization
and administration of these important offices the transport of troops and
supplies overseas was materially aided. Address: Care of the Adjutant General of
the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered Military Academy from Iowa. |
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Brantz Mayer, lieutenant commander, United States Navy. For exceptionally
meritorious and conspicuous services as supply officer, Newport News Division,
Cruiser and Transport Force. Address: Care of the Bureau of Navigation, Navy
Department, Washington, D.C. Entered naval service from Iowa. |
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Palmer E. Pierce, lieutenant colonel, Infantry, United States Army. For
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. As brigadier general,
United States Army, his zeal, intelligence and effective work n the preliminary
organization of our industries for war contributed substantially to the progress
made. Address: Care of the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C.
Entered Military Academy from Iowa. |
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George W. Read, major general, United States Army. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. He commanded with distinction the 30th Division, and
organized and commanded the 2d Army Corps in its operations with the British
forces in France. He displayed qualities of leadership and professional
attainments of a high order, and to his efforts are largely due the brilliant
success achieved. Address: Care of the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington,
D.C. Entered Military Academy from Iowa. |
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Charles McK.
Saltzman, brigadier general, Signal Corps, United States Army. For
exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous service. While assigned to duty in the
Air Service he voluntarily undertook and successfully accomplished the difficult
task, in the face of many obstacles of preparing an organization for the
procurement and supply of Signal Corps equipment for the army. Address: Care of
the Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered Military Academy from
Iowa. |
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George S. Simonds, brigadier general, United States Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services. He served with marked distinction as
chief of staff of the 2d Corps during the important operations along the
Hindenburg line in the region of the Sambre Canal. His great adminstrative
ability was shown in the excellent manner in which he handled a large force of
American soldiers serving with the British. Address: Care of the Adjutant
General of the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered Military Academy from Iowa.
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Mathew A.
Tinley, colonel, Infantry, United States Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services. He displayed exceptional qualities of
leadership in command of the 168th Infantry, 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. Address: 520 Third Street, Council Bluffs,
Iowa. Residence at appointment: same |
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Harry E. Wilkins, brigadier general, Quartermaster Corps, United States Army.
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous services while in charge of the
general supply depot, New York City. Address: Care of the Adjutant General of
the Army, Washington, D.C. Entered Military Academy from Iowa. |
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