STONE, DAVID L Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As assistant chief of staff, G-l, 3d Division ;
as G-l of that organization, and later as G-l, 2d
Army, he performed with distinction his important
duties. In the action from July 5 to August 2, 1918,
near Ch&teau-Thierry, and in the advance to the
Ourcq River, he displayed tireless energy and ability
of an unusually high order in supplying troops under
most difficult conditions. Aggressive and resource-
ful, he proved equal to every emergency.
STONE, EDWARD R Colonel
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As second in command of
the 9th Infantry, he participated with credit in the
Aisne defensive, the operations in the Chateau-
Thierry sector, and in the Aisne-Marne offensive.
Subsequently, upon being placed in command of the
23d Infantry he led it with marked ability in the
St. Mihiel offensive, and by his skillful leadership
was largely responsible for the successes gained by
this regiment in the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge and
the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
STRAIGHT, WILLARD D Major
Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. In the service of the organ-
ization, development, and administration of the
War Risk Bureau his efforts resulted in marked
efficiency in the handling of the large volume of in-
surance, as well as the numerous application for
allotments and allowances which covered almost
the entire personnel of the American Expeditionary
Forces. As an assistant in the first section of the
general staff of the First Army he rendered partic-
ularly valuable services to the Government by his
great energy and high ability.
STRONG, RICHARD P Colonel
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. Possessed of the highest
professional qualifications and actuated by zealous
devotion to duty, he has rendered services of in-
estimable value to the American Expeditionary
Forces, notably as president of a board appointed
to investigate the cause of trench fever, a disease
which had caused serious losses to the effectives of
the allied armies. The scientific research of this
board under his skillful direction led to the dis-
covery of the means by which trench fever is trans-
mitted and in the establishment of effective meas-
ures for its prevention.
SUMMERALL, CHARLES P. . Major General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He commanded in turn a brigade of the
First Division in the operations near Montdidier,
the First Division during the Soissons and St.
Mihiel offensives and in the early battles of the
Argonne-Meuse advance, and the Fifth Army Corps
in the later battles of this advance. In all of these
important duties his calm courage, his clear judg-
ment, and his soldierly character had a marked in-
fluence in the attainment of the successes of his
commands.
SUMNER, EDWIN VOSE . Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As commanding office of the Air Service
production and assembly center at Romprantin, he
displayed peculiar administrative ability in co-ordin-
ating the work of the many different elements at the
largest Air Service project in the American Expedi-
tionary Forces. The satisfactory results obtained
at Romorantin were due largely to his tireless energy
and skill in supervising and directing its operations.
His example established a spirit of teamwork and
accomplishment which were most marked.
SUNDERLAND, ARCHIBALD H.
Brigadier General
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous
service as commandant of the Coast Artillery School
and in the reorganization and administration of
that institution. He thereby enabled it to meet
effectively the demands made upon it for training
candidates for commissions in the Coast Artillery
Corps.
SWEENEY, WALTER C Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As chief of staff of the 28th Division he
rendered conspicuously valuable services in the
Argonne-Meuse offensive. In the capture of the
strong enemy positions at le Chgne Tondu, Apre-
mont, Chatel-Ch6hery, and Hill No. 244, by his
marked ability and tactical knowledge he proved
a material factor in the successes achieved during
these important operations.
SYMMONDS, CHARLES J. . . . Colonel
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He commanded for many
months the important Intermediate Storage Depot
at Gidvres. He successfully administered a large
personnel and supervised the growth of Gievres as
a storage depot. He organized the system of supply
from that station so efficiently that there were no
shortages, either of food or material, at the regul-
ating stations dependent upon Gidvres for supply
during all the active operations.
TAYLOR, BRAINERD Colonel
Motor Transport Corps. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished services. Serving as chief
motor transport officer of the advance section,
S. O. S., he gave proof of excellent judgment and
untiring energy in the performance of his duties.
By his success in overcoming numerous obstacles
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involved in the transportation of supplies and troops
he rendered conspicuous services to the American
Expeditionary Forces.
TAYLOR, HARRY
Brigadier General
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. Arriving in France, June 11,
1917, as chief engineer, American Expeditionary
Forces, he organized and administered the Engineer
Department, which included the construction of
wharves, depots, railways, barracks, and shelters
throughout the theater of operations. He continued
these duties with most marked and conspicuous
ability, building a complete and efficiently function-
ing institution.
TEFFT, WILLIAM H. . . Lieutenant Colonel
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As commanding officer
of Evacuation Hospital No. 7, at Chateau Mpntom-
glaust, he performed his exacting duties with un-
flagging energy and marked executive ability.
Overcoming grave difficulties due to inadequate
personnel and equipment, he succeeded in receiving,
treating, and evacuating a large number of wounded
from the Marne offensive with notable success,
thereby rendering services of the utmost value to
the American Expeditionary Forces.
THAYER, WILLIAM S. . Brigadier General
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As chief consultant in med-
icine of the American Expeditionary Forces, with
untiring zeal he devoted his time, energy, and high
professional talents in promoting the organization
of eminent medical officers for the prosecution of
efficient treatment among the sick and wounded of
of the American Expeditionary Forces. Largely
through his individual efforts, the treatment of the
sick was so standardized, co-ordinated, and pro-
ficiently perfected as to result in a direct saving of
many fives and a consequent conservation of man
power and morale of these forces.
THOMAS, JOHN R. Jr Colonel
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As chief of the Aviation
Division of the Intelligence Section, he displayed
unusual energy and skill in the collection and dissem-
ination of information regarding the enemy's air
forces. During part of the period covered by the
Argonne-Meuse offensive operations he acted as head
of the Intelligence Section and performed the duties
of that position with marked ability and sound judg-
THOMPSON, CHARLES F. Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As assistant chief of staff, G-2, of the 1st
Army he aided in its organization by his skill and
sound judgment, participating in the preliminary
preparations and operations at the St. Mihiel sal-
ient. The successes achieved by his section are
largely due to his high military attainments, his
great energy, and painstaking devotion to duty. He
served with equal ability as G-2 of the 2d Army in
September, 1918, at all times showing great skill
and accomplishing results of exceptional value.
THOMPSON, Miss DORA E. . Superintendent
Army Nurse Corps. For exceptionally meritori-
ous and distinguished service. To her accuracy,
good judgment, and untiring devotion to duty is
due the splendid management of the Army Nurse
Corps during the emergency.
THOMPSON, JOHN T Colonel
Retired. For exceptionally meritorious and con-
spicuous service as Chief of the Small Arms Division
of the office of the Chief of Ordnance, in which
capacity he was charged with the design and pro-
duction of all small arms and ammunition thereby
supplied to The United States Army, which results
he achieved with such signal success that service-
able rifles and ample ammunition therefor were at
all times available for all troops ready to receive and
use them.
THORNE, ROBERT J
Assistant to the Acting Quartermaster General.
For especially meritorious and conspicuous service
in the reorganization of the service of supply, there-
by enabling the heavy demands due to an increased
Army to be met.
TILLMAN, SAMUEL E. . Brigadier General
Retired. For especially meritorious and con-
spicuous service as superintendent, United States
Military Academy, during the period of the emer-
gency.
TINLEY, MATHEW A.
Colonel
Infantry. 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 emer-
gency. His conduct was an inspiration to the men
of his command, whom he led repeatedly in success-
ful engagements.
TRIPP, GUY E
As Chief of the Production Division of the Ord-
nance Department, and later as Assistant Chief of
Ordnance, Mr. Tripp displayed fine technical
ability and broad judgment in systematizing
methods and practices resulting in the efficient co-
operation of industries producing articles of
ordnance for the Army.
TROTT, CLEMENT A Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As chief of staff of the 5th Division,
through his intimate knowledge of staff duties and
the requirements of troops of the line, he organized
a staff which insured efficient co-operation in combat.
His ability was shown in sound tactical directions
to his division, which insured successes in four
offensive operations.
TROWBRIDGE, AUGUSTUS Lieutenant Colonel
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As supervisor of the tech-
nique of flash and sound ranging, by his complete
scientific knowledge and keen devotion to his im-
portant duties he rendered services of great value.
Due to his good judgment and painstaking energy,
suitable personnel was selected and properly trained
in the efficient operation of the Flash and Sound
Ranging Service of the American Expeditionary
Forces.
TRUESDELL, KARL . . Lieutenant Colonel
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As signal officer of the 1st
Division and the 5th Army Corps he displayed high
professional attainments and unflagging zeal. By
his skill in directing the construction and main-
tenance of extensive telephone and wireless systems
he contributed materially to the success of combat
operations.
TURNBULL, SAMUEL J Major
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As commanding officer
of Evacuation Hospital No. 9 he performed his
exacting duties with notable success. Overcoming
numerous obstacles, by his keen foresight and ad-
ministrative ability, he was instrumental in se-
curing the prompt evacuation and effective treat-
ment of a large number of sick and wounded.
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TUTTLE, ARNOLD DWIGHT . . Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. In his capacity as assistant to the chief
surgeon, and later as a member of the General
Staff, American Expeditionary Forces, he super-
vised the preparation of hospitalization plans and
their execution and assisted in the evacuation of
sick and wounded from the battle fields in such
manner as to greatly increase the efficiency of his
department.
TYLER, MAX CLAYTON .... Colonel
Corps of Engineers. For exceptionally meri-
torious and conspicuous service. As executive
officer and military advisor to the Director Gen-
eral of Military railways, he has displayed high pro-
fessional attainments and given valuable assistance
in procuring personnel and equipment for the railway
service abroad.
TYNER, GEORGE PARKER . . . Colonel
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He served first as assistant
G-4 of the 1st Army and later as G-4 of the 2d Army.
He rendered devoted, skillful, and efficient service
in the supply of the 1st and 2d Armies during the
St. Mihiel offensive in the Forest of Argonne and in
the Woevre. His painstaking and tireless energy
contributed materially to the success of these opera-
tions.
TYSON, LAWRENCE D. . Brigadier General
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He commanded with distinction
the 59th Infantry Brigade throughout its training
period and during its active operations against the
enemy. His determination and skill as a military
leader were reflected in the successes of his brigade
in the attack and capture of Brancourt and Fre-
mont where a large number of prisoners and much
material fell into our hands. He rendered services
of great worth to the American Expeditionary
Forces.
ULIO, JAMES A. ... Lieutenant Colonel
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff, G-l,
of the 4th Corps, he showed marked organizing and
administrative ability. By his tireless efforts and
ceaseless energy he contributed in a large degree to
the successes achieved by the 4th Corps in the Toul
sector and in the battles of the St. Mihiel salient.
Later he handled with great success the evacuation
and feeding of French civilians in the occupied
territory recovered from the enemy, rendering in-
valuable services to the American Expeditionary
Forces.
UPTON, LA ROY S. . . Brigadier General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He commanded with conspicuous ability
the 9th Infantry in the trench sector south of Verdun
and in all its operations before Chateau-Thierry.
In the campaign north of Verdun, in October, as
commander of the 57th Brigade, he exhibited qual-
ities of brilliant leadership, successfully participating
in the battles at Molle-ville Farm, Grand Montagne,
Etraye, and in those east of the Meuse. At all times
he remained near his front lines, personally directing
the attacks and serving as a constant inspiration to
his men.
VAN DEMAN, RALPH H. . . . Colonel
General Staff. For especially meritorious and
distinguished service as Chief of the Military In-
telligence Branch, General Staff, in organizing the
Intelligence Service of the Army in the United
States. To his ability, untiring zeal, and devotion
to duty the building up of a very efficient Intelli-
gence Service of the Army was largely due.
VANDERBILT, CORNELIUS Brigadier General
Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services as Commanding Officer, 102d
Engineers and as Engineer Officer of the 27th Divi-
sion. His marked qualities of leadership and thor-
ough training and instruction developed a high
state of military efficiency in his command, aa
demonstrated throughout its entire service.
VAN NATTA, THOMAS F. . Lieutenant Colonel
Cavalry. For especially meritorious and distin-
guished service while serving as Military Attache at
Havana, Cuba.
VAN VOORHIS, DANIEL .... Colonel
General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious and
conspicuous service as Chief of Staff at the Port of
Embarkation, Newport News, Va. His services in
governing and controlling the troop-movement
branch at the Port of Embarkation materially aided
in the efficient transport of troops and supplies over-
seas.
VAUCLAIN, SAMUEL
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous
service. He assisted in organizing the Munitions
Standards Board and was chairman of a subcommittee
of that board which later became subcommittee of
the War Industries B9ard. He rendered valuable
assistance in developing the War Department's
program as to artillery and rifles.
VAUGHAN, VICTOR C Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous
service. During his service in the Office of the
Surgeon General his contributions of advice and in-
formation have been of great value to the Army in
connection with the control of communicable dis-
eases. During the recent epidemic of influenza, in
particular, his work was of extreme value.
VIDMER, GEORGE Colonel
Cavalry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. As commander of the 306th
Infantry he demonstrated marked ability as a
military leader. His sound judgment and tireless
energy were largely responsible for the successes
which his regiment port to the advancing infantry
units.
VINCETT, GEORGE H. . Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As chief of construction and operation of
the car-erecting plant at La Rochelle he performed
with credit a task of great magnitude. By his skill
in organizing labor and ability in imbuing the men
with enthusiasm, he was enabled to increase greatly
the output of his plant. The persistent high quality
of the duty performed by him greatly facilitated the
major operations of the American Armies in thefield.
VORIS, ALVINC Colonel
Signal Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As chief signal officer, suc-
cessively, of the 1st Division, the First Corps, and
the Third Army, he rendered conspicuous services.
With tireless energy and indefatigable zeal he per-
formed a task of great magnitude, insuring at all
times the installation and maintenance of commun-
ications throughout the Marne and Argonne- Meuse
offensives, contributing in a marked degree to the
successes attained.
WADHAMS, SANFORD H. . . . Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. In his capacity as assistant to the chief
surgeon, American Expeditionary Forces, and later
as a member of the General Staff he ably supervised
the hospitalization and evacuation activities of the
Medical Corps in advanced areas.. By his timely
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anticipation of requirements he assisted in a marked
degree the support of our operations against the
enemy.
WADSWORTH, ELIOT
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service. As vice chairman of the Central Commit-
tee, American Red Cross, he brought the great
problem of systematized relief for our armies, those
of the Allies, and for the stricken people of Europe
to an eminently successful solution. By earnest,
unselfish concentration of high faculties of organiza-
tion and control he helped most materially to con-
serve life and reconstitute the wastage of war in the
devastated areas, and made it possible to express
the generosity of the American people in terms of
substantial helpfulness.
WAINER, MAX R. . . Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As assistant to the quartermaster at
Nevers, by his zeal and rare talent for organization
he contributed in a large measure to the prompt and
efficient operation of the first advance supply depot
of the American Expeditionary Forces. Later he
proved himself sound in judgment and of excep-
tional ability when he organized and operated the
classification depot at Blois. He showd marked dis-
cernment and determination in the reclassification
and assignment of commissioned personnel, perform-
ing most exacting duties with brilliant success.
WALKER, MERIWETHER L. Brigadier General
Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As Chief of Motor
Transport Service he rendered services of much
value. With tireless energy he assailed an important
task, and by his zealous efforts met all difficulties
arising from irregular shipments and lack of ade-
quate material, successfully organizing the motor
Transport Service, and brought it to a high state of
efficiency, thereby materially assisting in the solution
of the important problem of transportation in the
American Expeditionary Forces.
WALKER, WILLIAM H Colonel
Chemical Warfare Service. For exceptionally
meritorious and conspicuous service. His extra-
ordinary technical ability, untiring industry, and
great zeal have enabled remarkable results to be
achieved in the Production Division of the Chemical
Warfare Service in the face of many obstacles en-
countered.
WALLACE, WILLIAM B. . Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service. As a member of the American Section, Su-
preme War Council, he has rendered invaluable
service in handling with especial ability and good
judgment matters of the greatest importance to all
the allied and associated Governments.
WALSH, ROBERT D. . . Brigadier General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. In command of the important base ports
of St. Nazaire and Bordeaux, France, and as deputy
director general of transportation, his services have
been characterized by exceptional ability, energy,
and devotion to duty.
WARD, CABOT . . . Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As assistant chief of staff, in charge of the
Intelligence Section of the Services of Supply, he has
rendered services of the most valuable character.
He has handled with great efficiency the important
task of counterespionage throughout the American
Expeditionary Forces and in the neighboring neutral
countries. In this service he showed marked ability,
combined with superior military knowledge.
WARD, FRANKLIN W Colonel
Discharged. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished service as Division Adjutant and
Acting Chief of Staff of the 27th Division, and as
Commanding Officer of the 106th Infantry. As
Commanding Officer, 106th Infantry, his personal
courage, determination and thoroughness in the
handling of his regiment under heavy fire during
the battle of LeSelle River in the Somme Offensive
of October, 1918, were conspicuous.
WATKINS, LEWIS H Colonel
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As Assistant Chief of Staff,
G-5, 1st Army, he performed exacting duties with
marked energy and ability, achieving valuable re-
sults. Notwithstanding his many duties, he arranged
to aid G-3, 1st Army, in the preparation of plans for
important operations. By his especial ability
military attainments, and painstaking devotion to
the tasks assigned to him he contributed in a marked
degree to the successes achieved by our troops.
WEBB, GEORGE H Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He was entrusted with the execution of
some of thelargestconstructionenterprises in France.
Confronted by difficulties of labor, material, and
equipment, he set about his task with ceaseless
energy, and by his resourcefulness, initiative, and
skill he overcame all obstacles and completed these
difficult projects with great success.
WEIGEL, WILLIAM . . . Major General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As commander of a brigade of the Twenty-
eighth Division in the fighting on the Vesle of
August, 1918, he inspired confidence by his constant
activities and his aggressive pressing of the enemy
at every opportunity, which resulted in driving the
hostile forces across the Vesle northward toward the
Aisne.
WELBORN, IRA C.
Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous
service in the organization and administration of the
Tanks Corps.
WELCH, WILLIAM H Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous
service. From his rich experience in scientific med-
icine, sanitation, public health and medical education
he helped materially in guiding the medical profes-
sion both in and out of the army safely through
the many difficulties of war.
WELLS, BRIANT H. . . Brigadier General
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services. As chief of staff of the 4th
Army Corps while it was in the front line in the
Woevre he displayed military attainments of a high
order in the planning of operations. Both then and