subsequently, during the march to the Rhine and
the occupation of German territory, his service was
marked by tireless seal, excellent judgment, and
whole-hearted devotion to the performance of im-
portant tasks.

WELLS, FREDERICK B Colonel

For exceptionally meritorious and conspicuous
service. In the organization and operation of the
entire storage system for the Army, he has displayed
marked ability, energy, and application, to which
are due in a large measure, the satisfactory results
attained.

WELSH, ROBERT S Colonel

Deceased. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He commanded the 3 14th Field
Artillery, which later became part of the 3d Corps.



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He rendered exceptionally efficient service with the
80th Division, taking part in all operations of that
division. He displayed a high order of leadership
and exhibited those masterful qualities of a comman-
der which insure success. Later assigned to the 3d
Corps, his devotion to duty and high professional
attainments were again revealed.

WESTERVELT, WILLIAM I. Brigadier General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As assistant to the chief of Artillery, through
his initiative, organizing ability, and comprehensive
knowledge of the technique and tactics of Artillery
in all its Branches, and particularly through his
complete knowledge of Artillery material, he has
rendered services of exceptional value to the Govern-
ment.

WESTNEDGE, JOSEPH B Colonel

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. With signal ability he commanded the
126th Infantry from the date of its organization to
its final engagement during the Meuse-Argonne
offensive, inspiring the members of his command by
his personal courage and indefatigable zeal; he kept
his regiment efficiently organized at all times, as
demonstrated by the successful results obtained in
its operations against the enemy. During his serv-
ice at the front he contracted a disease which sub-
sequently proved fatal.

WHITE, HERBERT H. .. Lieutenant Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As executive officer of the 4th Section,
General Staff, General Headquarters, American
Expeditionary Forces, he was initimately associated
with the organization of the Services of Supply and
their direction. By his energy, ability and good
judgment in the discharge of important and arduous
duties he greatly assisted in the successful operations
of the Services of Supply in support of the forces in
the field.

WHITEHEAD, HENRY C. . . . Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. During the period of organization of the
American Expeditionary Forces he rendered service
of a superior order in the planning and the organi-
tion of the Air Service. As chief of staff. Air Service,
he displayed sound judgment and great ability in
solving the many problems with which he was con-
fronted. Throughout the entire duration of the
war his high professional attainments and untiring
zeal have materially promoted the efficiency of the
Air Service.

WHITFIELD, ROBERT .... Colonel
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service. While on duty with the operations branch
of the Operations Division, General Staff, he was
charged with a multitude of exacting and very
responsible duties, all of which he performed with
conspicuous accuracy and thoroughness.

WHITMAN, WALTER M. . . . Colonel
Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He commanded with marked
distinction the 325th Infantry throughout its period
of service in France. An able and aggressive leader,
he achieved eminent success in all the missions
assigned to him, contributing materially to the
achievements of his division.

WHITSON, M. J Colonel

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service while officer in
charge of the building branch of the Construction
Division of the Army. Colonel Whitson's task was
of staggering magnitude and its successful accom-
plishment was in a great measure due to his qual-
ities of organization, leadership, technical know-
ledge, and untiring energy.



WICKES, FORSYTH Major

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He showed rare ability in the
preliminary organization of the American Liaison
Service and wide comprehension of the importance
of forward interallied liaison. While attached to
French divisions in liaison with the 1st American
Division he performed exacting duties of a delicate
nature with energy and tact, achievingsignalsuccess.
He aided materially in the maintenance of cordial
relations between the French and American military
authorities, his service being continuously marked
by ability, sound judgment, and devotion to duty.

WILGUS, WILLIAM J Colonel

Regimental Transportation Corps. For excep-
tionally meritorious and distinguished services as
delegate of the SpecialRail way Commission, Director
General of Military Railways, and Deputy Director
General of Transportation. In all of these positions
he has demonstrated exceptional ability and untiring
energy. The foundation of the Army Transportation
Service was largely due to his vision and remark-
able judgment. He has shown a degree of devotion
to duty far above any calls which would have been
made upon him by military authority.

WILKINS, HARRY E. . Lieutenant Colonel
Formerly Brigadier General, Quartermaster
Corps. For exceptionally meritorious and conspic-
usous service while in charge of the General Supply
Depot, New York City.

WILLCUTT, J. N Colonel

Quartermaster Corps. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished service. As officer in
charge of the construction of the National Guard
camps he displayed qualities of leadership, energy,
administrative ability, and devotion to duty, which
rendered possible the housing of the National
Guard troops in an incredibly short space of time.
Later he served with conspicuous success as Chief
of the Procurement Branch of the Construction
Division of the Army.

WILLIAMS, CLARENCE C. . Major General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. An officer of high professional attainments,
who rendered particularly valuable services in the
organization of the ordnance department 9f the
American Expeditionary Forces and exhibited
unusual ability in arranging for the procurement of
of erdnance material and ammunition for the
American Army in Europe.

WILLIAMS, EZEKIEL J Colonel

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He served with distinction aa
chief of staff of the 36th Division from the date of
its organization to the date of departure from France.
He performed his manifold duties with unflagging
energy and notable ability, rendering services of
striking value to the American Expeditionary
Forces.

WILLIAMS, HERBERT O. . Lieutenant Colonel
Inspector General's Department. For excep-
tionally meritorious and conspicuous service. As
an officer of the Inspector General's Department
his rare efficiency, fearlessness, and good judgment
in the inspection of large commands and in the
investigation and solution of intricate problems
presenting unusual difficulties, have been of the
greatest value and have materially facilitated the
operations of the War Department and of the Army
during the emergency.

WILLIAMS, RICHARD H. . . . Colonel
Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished services. As G-2, 1st
Army Corps, he displayed rare ability in the organ-



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ization and administration of that section, being
tireless in the energy with which he handled each
problem during successive offensives. Later as G-2,
3d Army, he achieved brilliant successes when con-
fronted with duties of a most exacting and difficult
nature, accomplishing all by his zeal and ability.

WILLS, DAVIS B Major

U. S. M. C. As chief paymaster of the U. S. M. C.,
he performed arduous and complex duties under
most trying conditions. Displaying rare initiative
and administrative ability, he organized and con-
ducted his department in such a manner as to relieve
combat units of a mass of detail and administrative
work. He was tireless in devotion to duty, able in
its execution.

WILMER, WILLIAM H Colonel

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As surgeon in charge of
medical research laboratories, Air Service, American
Expeditionary Forces, since September, 1918, he has
rendered most distinguished service. His thorough
knowledge of the psychology of flying officers and
the expert tests applied efficiently and intelligently
under his direction have done much to decrease the
number of accidents at the flying schools in France
and have established standards and furnished indi-
cations which will be of inestimablevaluein all future
work to determine the qualifications of pilots and ob-
servers. .The data collected by him is an evidence
of his ability, his painstaking care, and of his thor-

nh qualifications for the important work entrusted
im. The new methods, instruments, and appli-
ances devised under his direction for testing candi-
dates for pilots and observers have attracted the at-
tention and been the subject of enthusiastic com-
mentby officers of the allied services and will be of
great importance in promoting the safety and more
rapid development of aerial navigation.

WILSON, GEORGE K Colonel

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff in
charge of the administrative section of the general
staff, first of a division, later a corps, and finally of
an army, he displayed marked ability in every
capacity in which he was employed. By his thor-
ough knowledge and grasp of his duties he became
a material factor in the successful operations of his
several departments.

WILSON, WILLIAM H Colonel

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He displayed extensive scientific knowl-
edge, together with a keen practical grasp of con-
ditions as artillery inspector with the first battalion
of American Railway Artillery in action against the
enemy. As a member of a training section, he
was at all times energetic and tactful in the supervi-
sion of training of railway, tractor, trench and anti-
aircraft artillery. As its executive officer, he organ-
ized and conducted an item of the general system
of the training section, being tireless in devotion to
his important duties.

WILSON, WALTER K Colonel

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service
in the organization and administration of the cable
service of the War Department in the United States,
thereby enabling that service to meet the excessive
demands made upon it during the war.



WINANS, EDWIN B.



Brigadier General



For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He showed marked efficiency and excellent
judgment while commanding the 64th Infantry
Brigade in the actions at the Second battle of the
Marne, in the attack and capture of Juvigny, and in
the operations at Bois de la Morine, Bois de Ch6ne
Sec, and Bantheville Woods. In these actions, and



by his tactical ability, he was always master of the
situation and executed his plans with a confidence
that was an inspiration to his troops.

WINGATE, GEORGE ALBERT ....

Brigadier General

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. By his skill in directing the support of the
action by the Divisional Artillery on the Meuse in
September and at Chateau d'Aulnois and Marche-
ville in October and November, 1918, his judgment
proved to be an important factor in the success of
those actions. He selected in person many excellent
battery positions, under enemy fire, with unusual
skill and ability.

WINN, CHARLES D Colonel

Coast Artillery Corps. For exceptionally meri-
torious and distinguished services. As commanding
officer of the 306th Field Artillery, he displayed
high qualities of leadership. Maintaining a high
standard of efficiency and morale in his regiment,
he constantly kept his command in close proximity
to the attacking infantry, furnishing it accurate and
timely support, furthering its rapid advance, and
contributing to the successes gained.

WINN, FRANK L Major General

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. As commander of the 177th
Infantry Brigade and later of the 89th Division, he
displayed military attainments of a high order and
achieved signal successes. In the St. Mihiel and
Meuse-Argonne offensives he accompanied the
assaulting battalions and placed them on their ob-
jectives, inspiring all by his personal courage and
gaining their confidence by his exceptional tactical
skill and ability as a leader. At all times he was
tireless in energy, showing keen judgment and in-
itiative in handling difficult situations.

WINSLOW, E. EVELETH . . . Colonel
Formerly brigadier general. For exceptionally
meritorious and conspicuous service. While in
charge of the military section of the Office of the
Chief of Engineers during the early period of the
war his services were marked by the energy, zeal
and good judgment which were essential to the pro-
curement of personnel and equipment and the organ-
ization and training of engineer organizations for
oversea service.

WINTER, FRANCIS A. . Brigadier General
Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. As chief surgeon of the
lines of communication, American Expeditionary
Forces, from June to December, 1917, he organized
medical units at the base ports and in camps in
France. He established large supply depots, from,
which medical supplies were distributed to the
American Expeditionary Forces, and by keen fore-
sight and administrative ability made these supplies
at all times available for our armies.

WITTENMYER, EDMUND . Major General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He served with marked distinction as
brigade commander in the Argonne-Meuse offensive
and as division commander in the final operations
in the Toul sector, and in both capacities, by his
untiring efforts and breadth of vision, proved him-
self to be an able leader.

WOLF, PAUL A. ... Brigadier General
For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. In the attacks on Bois de Forges, St
Hilaire, Bois de Warville and Bois des Hautes
Epines, France, in September and October, 1918,
the conspicuous success of the brigade was due to
his splendid leadership and skill.



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WOLFE, EDWIN P Colonel

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and conspicuous service. He systematized and con-
trolled the distribution of medical supplies with so
much foresight and good judgment that his service
was able to meet promptly all the emergencies in
the United States as they occurred.



WOOD, LEONARD



Major General



For especially meritorious and conspicuous service
as a department, division, and camp commander
during the war. He has displayed qualities of
leadership and professional attainments of a high
order in the administration and training of his
various commands, and has furthered in every way
during the war the system of officers' training
schools.

WOOD, R. E Brigadier General

For especially meritorious and conspicuous service
in connection with the reorganization and operation
of the service of supply of the Army.

WOOD, WILLIAM T. . . Brigadier General
Inspector General's Department. For exception-
ally meritorious and conspicuous service as senior
assistant to the Inspector General of the Army.

WOODRUFF, JAMES A Colonel

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He organized and commanded the 10th
Forestry Engineers with marked ability. In spite
of the difficult situations confronting him he de-
veloped the Forestry Service to a marked degree of
excellence. By his great energy and devotion to
duty he rendered service of the highest character
to the Government.

WOOTEN, WILLIAM P Colonel

Engineer Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. He served with credit
as commanding officer of the 14th Railway En-
gineers during the operations of that regiment on
the British front. Subsequently, while corps
engineer of the Third Army Corps, by his energy,
foresight, and skill in accomplishing important
engineering works, he contributed materially to
the successful operations of his corps. Later, when
appointed engineer of the Third Army, he per-
formed important duties in a most creditable
manner.

WRIGHT, JOHN W Colonel

Infantry. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. As assistant chief of staff.



G-3, at Headquarters, S. O. S., he was charged
with the important duty of directing the move-
ment of troop arrivals, billeting, and the supply of
initial equipment to units. He at all times dis-
played indefatigable zeal and administrative
ability of a high order, rendering services of in-
estimable value to the American Expeditionary
Forces.

WRIGHT, WILLIAM M. . Major General

For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. He commanded in turn the Thirty-fifth
Division; the Third, Fifth, and Seventh Army
Corps, under the eighth French Army in the Vosges
Mountains, and later commanded the Eighty-ninth
Division in the St. Mihiel offensive and in the final
operations on the Mouse River, where he proved
himself to be an energetic and aggressive leader.

WYLLIE, ROBERT E Colonel

General Staff. For exceptionally meritorious
and conspicuous service in assisting in organizing
the first group of General Staff officers that ulti-
mately developed into the Operations Branch and
the Equipment Branch of the Operations Division
of the General Staff. As chief assistant and later as
head of the Equipment Branch his services were
conspicuously useful to the Government and,to the
Army.

YOUNG, HUGH HAMPTON . . Colonel

Medical Corps. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services. He has by his constant
application, tireless energy, and foresight, lowered
the nonefficiency rate of combat organizations, due
to certain contagious diseases, far below pre-war
anticipations, and has thereby aided in the conser-
vation of man power to a degree never before attain-
able.

YOUNGBERG, GILBERT A. ... Colonel
Engineers. For exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished services. He served as representative of
the Engineer Department and later as the principal
assistant to the chief of the 4th Section, General
Staff, American Expeditionary Forces. He per-
formed duties of the greatest importance in connec-
tion with construction projects of the Army. By his
high professional attainments and tireless energy,
his sound judgment and logical recommendations
on questions of construction, supply, and transpor-
tation he materially assisted in the successes of our
forces in the field. In all matters he displayed re-
markable ability and rendered services of the
highest character to the Government.



SUPPLEMENT

BY the direction of the President, and with the approval of Congress, The Distinguished
Service Cross was awarded by the commanding general of the American Expeditionary
Forces to the following officers and enlisted men of the American Expeditionary Forces and
the armies of the Allies for the acts of gallantry appearing after each man's name:



BARRY, WILLIAM H. . . Second Lieutenant
28th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in
action near Exermont, France, October 5, 1918.
Assuming command of his company after his com-
pany commander and a major portion of the com-
pany became casualties, he reorganized his company
and personally led it forward in the attack, success-
fully attaining his objective in the face of intense
machine-gun and artillery fire. He constantly ex-
posed himself to enemy fire in order to encourage
and insure the protection of his men. Home ad-
dress, Dr. Linda H. Barry, father, Langley, Wash.

BECKER, EDWARD . . . First Sergeant
Company L, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Juvigny, France, August 30,
1918. During the attack on Juvigr.y, when all the
officers in his company had been wounded, Sergeant
Becker immediately took command of the company
and led them in the attack. After the engagement
he supervised and assisted in the work of clearing
the field of wounded, working under incessant
machine-gun and artillery fire. In the Argonne
Woods, October 8, when the advance of his organi-
zation was help up by cleverly concealed enemy
machine guns, Sergeant Becker, with an officer,
exposed himself to the enemy fire while reconnoiter-
ing the enemy positions. As a result of their ob-
servations the company was successfully disposed
with only three casualties. Home address, Mrs.
Anne Berg, sister, Angelo, Wis.

BELL, CHARLES Private

Company B, 339th Infantry. For extraordinary
heriosm in action near Tulgas, Russia, November
12, 1918. After the blockhouse in which he and
several other comrades were stationed had been
hit by a high-explosive shell, killing two and wound-
ing five, and he himself had been so severely wound-
ed as to be blinded in one eye, he continued to re-
main at his post and fired his Lewis gun until re-
lieved. This continued under heavy shell fire.
Home address, Mrs. Carrie B. Bell, mother, 935
East Kentucky Street, Louisville, Ky.

BOWMAN, WILLIAM H Sergeant

Deceased. Company B, 339th Infantry. For
extraordinary heriosm in action near Tulgas,
Russia, November 12, 1918, and on March 1, 1919.
During the engagement at Tulgas, rather than
order any of his men to take the risk, he personally
delivered a message over a road torn and swept by
machine-gun and shell fire. On March 1, 1919,
when knee-deep in snow, and after he had been ex-
posed for almost three hours to a temperature
below zero and to enemy fire, he was mortally
wounded while passing down the firing line in an
heroic effort to keep up the spirits of his men.
Next of kin, Mrs. William H. Bowman, wife,
Penn Laird, Va.

BRIGANDO, WILLIAM J. . Private (First Class)
Company I, 102d Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Verdun, France, October
27, 1918. During the attack on Hill 360, north of
Verdun, on October 27, Private Brigando, in charge
of a squad, made a desperate attempt to silence a
machine-gun which was holding up the advance of
the entire company. The nature of the terrain
made this attack more than hazardous but Private
Brigando nevertheless persisted until the entire
squad, himself included, had become casualties.
Home address, Mrs. Catherine Brigando, mother,
118 Maple Street, Meriden, Conn.



BUCK, BENJAMIN Corporal

Company G, 128th Infantry. For extraordinary
heriosm in action near Romagne, France, October
14, 1918. Corporal Buck advanced alone beyond
the front lines, through a terrific barrage and in
the face of unusually active machine-gun fire, to
the rescue of a wounded comrade. While making
his way through the wood he came upon two other
members of the company whom he utilized as a
patrol, attacking and capturing an enemy machine-
gun nest, together with six prisoners. He then
went to the rescue of the wounded soldier, forcing
the prisoners to carry the man to the rear. Home
address, Mrs. Charles Zoch, sister, 14^ East
Spring Street, Wausau, Wis.

COMMINA, LOUIS Private

Deceased Company C, 110th Infantry. For ex-
traordinary heroism in action near Varennes,
France, September 26, 1918. With two other
soildiers Private Commina voluntarily went forward
under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and
silenced an enemy machine gun nest, killing four of
the crew and bringing back eleven prisoners. He
was killed in action eight days later. Next of kin,
Mrs. Redenta Commina, Votago Province, Belleno,
Italy.

COX, ALBERTO Sergeant

Company D. 339th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action at Fistofka, Russia, March 3,
1919. Upon learning that the two companies of the
enemy had worked their way to the rear of the
allied lines, Sergeant Cox, a patient in a hospital,
voluntarily left his bed, secured a Lewis gun, and
successfully held off the enemy until assistance
came up. The daring act of this gallant soldier pre-
vented serious losses from being inflicted on the
allied forces. Home address, Commodore Cox,
father, Arthur, 111.

CURRIE, WALTER Private

Company A. 59th Infantry. For extraordinary
heroism in action near Ville-Savoy, France, August
7, 1918, and near Brieulles, France, September 29,