States and Mexico.
HOLMAN, JESSE R.
Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. In charge of general construction in the
vicinity of Bordeaux he displayed unusual judgment
and great executive ability in the performance of
the many duties assigned to him. In addition, he
rendered valuable service and advice to the other
departments of Base Section No. 2 regarding con-
struction.
HOPKINS, JAY P Colonel
Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionaUy meri-
torious and distinguished services. As Chief of the
Antiaircraft Artillery Service in the American Ex-
peditionary Forces, he performed arduous tasks
with distinction, at all times being ceaseless in devo-
tion to his important duties. Displaying marked
scientific attainments, he handled perplexing prob-
lems, with which the service was continually con-
fronted, with sound judgment, untiring energy, and
a wide comprehension of the needs to be supplied
and the facilities available.
HOWARD, DEANE C Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous
service. In organizing and administering the
Division of Sanitation and the sanitary inspection
service of the Office of the Surgeon General of the
Army he contributed greatly to the efficiency of the
military service.
HOWE, THORNDIKE D Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As chief of the Postal Express Service he
organized and administered with marked ability the
Postal Service of the American Expeditionary
Forces. He displayed great breadth of vision and
untiring zeal in overcoming the many obstacles that
were encountered in the organization of the service
of handling mail for our troops in Europe.
HOWELL, WILLEY Colonel
Judge Advocate General's Department, For
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services.
As assistant chief of staff, G-2, of the 1st Army he
organized and directed the operations of this sec-
tion during the entire operations of the 1st Army.
The results achieved by him during the St. Mihiel
and Meuse-Argonne operations had a noted in-
fluence on the successes gained by the 1st Army and
showed him to be an officer of sound judgment and
marked ability.
HOWZE, ROBERT L. . . Major General
Cavalry- For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. Aas commander of the 3d
Division on its march to the Rhine annd during the
occupation of the enemy territory he proved him-
self energetic and capable, exhibiting superb qual-
ities of leadership. He maintained an unusually
high standard of efficiency in his unit, rendering
eminently conspicuous services as a division com-
mander.
HUGHES, JOHN C Captain
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As aide-de-camp to the commander in
chief, American Expeditionary Forces, he performed
duties of an exacting nature with peculiar tact,
ability and untiring energy proving himself sound
in judgment and indefatigable in all tasks assigned
to him. At all times he served with distinction,
rendering exceptional service.
HUGHES, JOHN H Colonel
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As a member of the Inspec-
tor General's Department at the headquarters,
Services of Supply, for an extended period of time,
by his unflagging energy, sound judgment, and
tact, he handled with conspicuous ability many
difficult problems which constantly arose in the
execution of his important office. He rendered
services of signal worth to the American Ex-
peditionary Forces.
HUGHES, WILLIAM N. Jr. ... Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. While he was serving as G-3 and as chief
of staff, of the 42d Division, his efforts had an impor-
tant bearing on the successes gained by the division
in the Baccarat sector, at the Second Battle of the
Marne, the operations near Chalons, Chateau-
Thierry, the St. Mihiel salient, and along the Meuse.
His splendid judgment and tactical ability were of
the greatest value and demonstrated military
knowledge of a high order.
HULL, JOHN A Colonel
Judge Advocate General's Department, For
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished serv-
ices. As judge advocate of the Service of Supplies,
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 in-
volved made his services of most exceptional value.
HUMPHREYS, GILBERT EDWIN . Colonel
Formerly colonel, Corps of Engineers. For es-
pecially meritorious and conspicu9us service while
in charge of the building and organizing of the engi-
neer depot at Norfolk, Va., and later as Director of
Storage, Purchase, Storage and Traffic Division,
General Staff.
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HEROES ALL
HUNT, CHARLES A Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He commanded first a battalion of the
18th Infantry and later the regiment, He con-
ducted his unit in every action with marked ability
and skillful leadership, showing the finest qualities
of a good judgment, courage, and devotion to duty.
HUNT, ORA E Brigadier General
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. As commander of the 6th In-
fantry Brigade during the greater part of its active
operations he achieved notable success, demon-
strating high qualities of leadership. Through his
exceptional tactical ability his brigade was enabled
to overcome desperate hostile resistance during its
participation in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. By
his efforts he has contributed materially to the
brilliant success of his brigade in that important
operation.
HURLEY, EDWARD N
Chairman of the United States Shipping Board.
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. With tireless energy, he surmounted ex-
treme difficulties and increased trans-Atlantic
tonnage to an extent to allow of a steady shipment,
both of troops and necessary supplies. Unselfish
in devotion to duty, sound in judgment, quick to act,
he rendered a service to the world.
HUTCHESON, GROTE . . Major General
For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv-
ice in the administration of the port of embarkation,
Newport News, Va., in connection with the ship-
ment of troops overseas.
BUTTON, PAUL C Colonel
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As chief surgeon of the
Paris group from June 2 to July 26, 1918, during
which period by bis good judgment and untiring
energy he provided a hospitalization and evacuation
system that insured prompt and excellent care and
treatment of the wounded, he furnished the means
of saving many lives and provided comfort for the
wounded, thereby greatly adding to the morale of
the combatant troops of both the American and the
French engaged in the Second Battle of the Marne.
HUTTON, JR., WILLIAM H. H. . . Colonel
Air Service. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As chief of Personnel Ser-
vice and later assistant chief of the Supply Section,
Air Service, he 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 transp9rta-
tion of the Air Service, rendering services of ines-
timable value to the American Expeditionary
Forces.
IRELAND, MERRITTE W. . Major General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As chief surgeon of the American Expedi-
tionary Forces he supervised and perfected the
organization of the medical department in France;
and to his excellent judgment, untiring efforts, and
high professional attainments are largely due the
splendid efficiency with which the sick and wounded
of the American Army have been cared for.
ITALY
ALLEGRETTI, LORENZO . . . Major
Commanding officer, A["Jiti Assault Battalion.
AOSTA, His ROYAL Highness Dukelof, . .
Commanding the Third JArmy.
BADOGLIO, PIETRO . . Lieutenant General
Sub-Chief of Staff.
BONGIOVANNI, LUIGI . . Major General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. In command of the Italian air forces
durng the time American pilots attached to Italian
squadrons were on active duty at the Italian front,
he exercised great ability, tact, and energy in his
direction of the work of our officers. At all times he
showed the highest military attainments, and his
enthusiasm was an example to all. He rendered a
most valuable service in his prosecution of operations
against the enemy.
BUSINELLI, UGO Colone
Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War
Council, April 27, 1918, to Feburary 11, 1919.
CAMPIGLIONE, di COUNT E. L. . Captain
Royal Italian Army. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished services rendered The
United States Army while serving as the Liaison
Officer between the Embassy, the High Commission
of Italy, and the War Department.
CAVALLERO, UGO General
Permanent Italian Military Representative,
Supreme War Council.
De ANGELIS, CIRO . . . Major General
Commanding Thirty-first Infantry Division,
Third Italian Army.
DIAZ, ARMANDO . . Lieutenant General
Chief of Staff, Royal Italian Army. The Distin-
guished Service Medal is awarded General Diaz as
an expression of the high regard of the people of the
United States and of their Army for the distinguished
and patriotic service which he has rendered to the
common cause in which he has been associated
on the battlefields of Europe.
GUGLIELMOTTI, EMILIO . Major General
Royal Italian Army. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished services rendered the
United States Army while serving as Military
Attach^ to the Royal Italian Embassy, Washington.
GUIDONI, ALESSANDRO .... Major
F9r exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As the Italian technical delegate to the
Interallied Aviation Committee, he displayed un-
usual technical knowledge and perfect understanding
of the various problems incident to aviation. He
was most helpful in giving the American Air Service
the benefit of his wide experience, and rendered most
valuable assistance in solving technical problems
with which we were often confronted.
LEVI, CAESAR GIULIO .... General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As the representative of the Italian Govern-
ment on the Interallied Transportation Council, he
aided in the solution of difficult transportation
problems, involving shipment of supplies from and
to Italy. He proved an able executive and demon-
strated the possession of broad vision and sound
judgment.
MERRONE, ERRICO . . Major General
Italian representative. Military Board of Allied
Supply .
MOLTENI, FILIPPO Major
Chief of Paris Section, Italian Foreign Military
Aeronautical Mission.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
465
PAOLINI, GIUSEPPE . Lieutenant General
Commanding Eleventh Army Corps, Third
Italian Army.
PERELLI, IPPOLITE . . Brigadier General
Chief, Italian Mission. American General Head-
quarters.
RAGIONI, RODOLFO Colonel
Italian military delegate for British and American
troops.
RICALDONI, OTTAVIO .... Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He furnished us with scientific and techni-
cal information needed in the development of Amer-
ican Air Service in America, France, and in Italy.
At all times he showed himself zealous in our behalf,
going far beyond the bounds of his important duties
to render us invaluable services. His judgment was
sound, his advice helpful, his loyalty whole-hearted.
ROBILANT, MARIO NICOLIS di . . .
Lieutenant General
Permanent Italian Military Representative,
Supreme War Council, April 27, 1918, to Feburary
11, 1919.
RYMONINO, ALDO Colonel
Chief of group of allied missions in Italy.
SCIPIONI, SCIPIONE . . Major General
Third Chief of Staff.
TONI, RENZO
Lieutenant Colonel
Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War
Council.
JACKSON, THOMAS H Colonel
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As a member of the
Division of Construction and Forestry he displayed
untiring energy and marked ability in the perform-
ance of his duties. His stupendous task was fraught
with numerous difficulties, which he overcame with
noteworthy success, rendering services of signal
worth to the American Expeditionary Forces.
JADWIN, EDGAR . . . Brigadier General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As commanding officer of the 15th En-
gineers, he inaugurated the important project at
Gievres. Later, in charge of the Division of Con-
struction and Forestry, he brought to this important
task a splendidly trained mind and exceptionally
high skill. His breadth of vision and sound judg-
ment influenced greatly the successful completion
of vast construction projects undertaken by the
American Expeditionary Forces.
JERVEY, HENRY .... Major General
For especially meritorious and conspicuous service
as Director of Operations, General Staff, and as
Assistant to the Chief of Staff in preparing and ex-
ecuting the plans involving the mobilization of
personnel during the war.
JERVEY, JAMES P Colonel
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As commanding officer
of the 304th Engineers, he performed his exacting
dutis with signal ability. His high technical skill
and unflagging energy were largely responsible for
keeping the roads in condition for the transportation
of artillery and large quantities of supplies during
the attack on Montraucon and Nantillois in the
latter part of September. By his great efforts he
proved a potent factor in the successes achieved
during these operations.
JEWETT, FRANK B. . Lately Lieutenant Colonel
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and
conspicuous service in connection with the develop-
ment of the radio telephone and the development
and production of other technical apparatus for the
Army.
JEWETT, HENRY C Colonel
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. In command of the 182d
Infantry Brigade in the Argonne he displayed ex-
ceptional qualities of leadership and tactical ability
in important engagements. Later, as chief of staff
of the 91st Division, he planned operations with
sound judgment and a comprehensive understanding
of existing conditions, showing military attainments
and initiative of a high order. At all times he was
untiring in energy and self-sacrificing in devotion
to his exacting duties.
JOHNSON, HUGH S. . . Brigadier Genera
For especially meritorious and conspicuous serv-
ice in the Provost Marshal General's Office in Con-
nection with the planning and execution of the
draft laws.
JOHNSON, JACOB C Colonel
Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished services. As inspector
general of the 1st Corps and later of the 1st Army,
he performed exactingtaskswithdistinctionthrough-
out the Marne-Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and
Meuse- Argonne operations. Both during the months
of actual fighting and the periods of training before
and after the campaign, he displayed conspicuous
devotion to duty, unfailing zeal, and loyalty, acting
always with sound judgment.
JOHNSON, WAIT C Colonel
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As athletic director, G-5, of
the American Expeditionary Forces he was given
the important and difficult task of planning and or-
ganizing an elaborate program of athletic training
and competitions for American troops, embracing
all branches of sport. By his zeal and sound judg-
ment he carried this program to an eminently
successful conclusion, thereby rendering an inval-
uable service in maintaining the morale and physical
fitness of our troops during the trying period of re-
patriation.
JOHNSON, ARTHUR . . Brigadier General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. In command of the Intermediate Section
Services of Supply, he had the responsibility of
forwarding to the front great quantities of supplies
and thousands of replacements for the combatant
units, in which important duty he displayed untiring
zeal and exceptional executive ability.
JOHNSTON, GORDON .... Colonel
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. He showed great ability
while chief of staff of the 82d Division in the opera-
tions in the Argonne area. The force of his energy
and his masterful leadership manifested itself in the
crowning successes of the division during the opera-
tions of this campaign.
JOHNSTON, WILLIAM H. . . Major General
91st Division. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. During the Argonne- Meuse
offensive he commanded with skill and ability the
91st Division in the difficult advance that resulted
in the taking of Epinonville. Later, in participation
with the French, he led his division with marked
distinction in the attack on and capture of the im-
portant city of Audenarde in the closing operations
of the war in Belgium .
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HEROES ALL
JOHNSTON, W.T Colonel
General Staff. For conspicuous and meritorious
service in a position of great responsibility. He
organized and administered the officers' training
camps from the outbreak of the war until July 25,
1918, and thereafter rendered conspicuous service
as Chief of Staff, Southern Department.
JOLY, CHARLES L Major
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. By displaying untiring energy and en-
thusiasm in the performance of his important duties,
he developed efficient gas discipline in the 32d
Division, resulting in the prevention of gas fatalities.
He was zealous and discerning in the training of
troops, achieving brilliant successes. His service
was marked by self-sacrificing devotion to the wel-
fare and protection of the men who were with him.
JONES, GLENN I. . . Lieutenant Colonel
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and conspicuous service. While Division Surgeon
of the 10th Division during the epidemic of Spanish
influenza, in that command his farsightedness in
providing hospital facilities and his energetic and ex-
ceptionally efficient action in directing the care of
patients resulted in a large reduction of mortality.
His services show a rare devotion to duty in that,
though himself a sufferer from the disease, his
efforts were unabated.
JONES, JAMES S. . . . Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As assistant to the adjutant general at
General Headquarters, American Expeditionary
Forces, he displayed executive ability of the highest
in the efficient administration of the divisions
successively assigned to him. Possessed of a keen
mind for organization, with sound judgment,
tact, and a thorough understanding of the intricate
details of the office, he successfully surmounted
innumerable obstacles, rendering service of signal
worth to the American Expeditionary Forces and
to the Government.
JONES, PERCY L Colonel
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. He served with marked
distinction as commander of the United States
Ambulance Service with the French Armies. By
the force of his energy, zeal, and ability he brought
the units of that service to a high state of perfection.
The splendid record held by this service is attributa-
ble to his great devotion and untiring efforts in ac-
complishing his tasks.
JONES, SAMUEL G Colonel
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. As commanding officer of
Winchester Camp, England, he was directly charged
with the transportation of several hundred thousand
American troops through England, a task of great
magnitude and one involving many difficulties.
By his tireless energy and keen application to his
important duties he accomplished his task with
marked success, rendering services of distinction
to the American Expeditionary Forces.
JOY, BENJAMIN Major
F9r exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As chief of the fiscal department in the
office of the officer in charge of civil affairs in the
occupied territory, he has handled problems of a
delicate and complicated character with remarkable
success, displaying marked administrative ability,
breadth of vision, and a comprehensive knowledge
of international financial Questions.
JUDAH, JR., NOBLE B. . Lieutenant Colonel
149th Field Artillery. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished services. As assistant
chief of staff, G-2, of the 42d Division during all its
campaigns, by the skillful direction of the intelli-
gence service he proved a material factor in the
successes gained by his division. He at all times
displayed assiduous application to his important
task, rendering services of the utmost value.
JUNKERSFELD, PETER
Colonel
Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service as associate officer
in charge of the building branch of the Construction
Division of the Army. By his unremitting industry
and energy, sound judgment, and knowledge of men
he was of the most material assistance in the accom-
plishment of the construction program of the Army.
He performed notable service as executive, organ-
izer, and administrator.
JAPAN
INOUYE, KAZUTSUGU . . Major General
Imperial Japanese Army. Military Attache to
the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Washington. For
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services
rendered the United States Army while serving as
Military Attache to the Imperial Japanese Embassy,
Washington.
MIZUMACHI, T. . . . Lieutenant Colonel
Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services rendered the
United States Army while serving as Military
Attache to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Wash-
ington.
OTANI, KIKUZO General
Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and conspicuous service as Senior Allied
Commander in Siberia.
UYEHARA, Baron Y General
Chief of the General Staff, Imperial Japanese
Army. For exceptionally meritorious and distin-
guished services rendered in the waragainst Germany
and in his relations with the United States Army
while serving as Chief of the General Staff, Imperial
Japanese Army.
WATARI, HISAO Captain
Imperial Japanese Army. For exceptionally
meritorious and distinguished services rendered The
United States Army while serving as Acting Military
Attache to the Imperial Japanese Embassy, Wash-
ington.
KELLER, CHARLES . ! ~ . . Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He took command of a regiment at a crit-
ical moment after two unsuccessful assaults had been
made by the brigade. He reorganized the regiment
under fire and made possible the taking and holding
of the Bois des Ogons, thereby displaying the
highest order of leadership and exhibiting the master-
ful qualities of a commander.
KELLER, WILLIAM L Colonel
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As director of the pro-
fessional services, Medical Department, American
Expeditionary Forces, he displayed marked ability
in the organization and assignment of the forces
at his disposal for service in hospitals at the front and
in the rear areas. He was discerning in his know-
ledge of conditions, using his insufficient personnel
to the maximum advantage in relieving the suffering
of our sick and wounded, and in obtaining prompt
treatment for battle casualties. His comprehensive
grasp of the problems which presented themselves
resulted in the saving of many lives.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
467
KELLOND, FREDERICK G. . . . Colonel
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service while in charge of the Con-
struction Section of the Equipment Branch, General
Staff. He has been responsible for the work of that
section regarding projects of great magnitude, and
his services have been of great value.
KELLY, WILLIAM Colonel
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. After serving with great
credit in the field he took command of the important
ports of La Rochelle and La Pallice. By his execu-
tive ability and great energy he promptly relieved
congested conditions and made possible the un-
interrupted flow of necessary supplies towards the
front.
KELLY, WILLIAM Jr Colonel
Adjutant General's Department. For exception-
ally meritorious and conspicuous service in the Ad-
jutant General's Department during the war. To
his untiring energy and his sound and impartial
judgment is due, in a large measure, the efficient
action leading to the maintenance of the high stan-