The sun., 1919-06-25
PERSHING HONORS
81 ARMY OFFICERS
Confers Distinguished Service
Cross on Men Of Several
Branches.
TWO GENERALS INCLUDED
Brigadiers Rockenbach and
Meriwether Rewarded for
Zeal and Efficiency.

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WASHINGTON, June 24.-The War De-
partment authorizes publication of the
following cabled communication from
the Chief Of the American
Expeditionary Forces:
Under authority contained in Cable
gram A 1880. the Distinguished Service
Medal has been awarded to the follow
Ing persons for exceptionally meritori-
Gus and distinguished services:
Lieut., Col. HUGH WALKER OGDEN. u,
=. A.--For exceptionally meritorious and
distinguished services As Judge Ad-
y0este and Inspector of the Forty second
He exhibited ability Of a high order
throushout the operations OF the division.
Later assigned to the Bureau of Civil Az
iairs for the Third Army he pursued his
task with marked success.
Lieut.. Col. J. r. BRABsON. @. s.-For ex-
ceptionally meritorious and dstisg ushed
services; As chief of stan of the Twenty
eighth Division during the Marne- Aisne
onensive he rendered conspicuous service.
Later as an instructor Of the fourth
course at the Army General Stan College
struction OF a large number OF officers
recommended for general stan duty.
upon completion Of his duty at the stan
school he served with marked success at
Go OF the Sccony Army.
Licut.-Coi. }. w. sTILwELL, q. s.-For
exceptionally meritorious and distin-
guished services. As assistant chief of
san. G-2. ~. Army Corps. during the
st. Mihiel offensive, and later during the
operations In the woevre. he displayed
military attachments OF a high order
the developments of the enemy activities
on the corps front. securing valuable In
formation which assisted in a marked de-
greed In the planning OF the operations.
He contributed by the excellent PERFORM
ance OF his task to the success Of these
operations.
Col. ALVIN c. WORKS. Signal Corps.-For
exceptionally meritorious and distin-
guished services. As chief signal officer.
successiveiy OF the First Division. the
First Corps and the Third Army. he
less energy and indefatigabie zeal he
performed a task of great magnitude,
insuring at all times the installation and
maintenance OF communications through
out the Marine and Argonne- Mouse Of
fensives. contributing in q marked, de-
gree to the successes attained.
Col. GEORGE VI. HOFFMAN, u. s. A..For
exceptionally meritorious and distin-
guishsd services. AZ chief engineer of
the First Corps. by his great energy
and marked TECHNICAL ability. he built
Up strongly efficient organization which
made itself felt In all operations of the
First Corps. and. In great measure.
contributed to the successes achieved
during the active operations of the First
Corps at st. Mihiel and in the .Arsonne
Lieut.-Col. A. 8. PECk, U. q. A.-For ex-
ceptionally meritorious and distinguished
services. As an officer of the Forestry
Service he displayed exceptional tact and
sound judgment In securing public and
private grants for large quantities of
timber from the French Government. At
all times he pursued hfs task with great
energy, achieving signal success. He err
sanized and administered a project for
he roll rf OFT final odd lCh mr. aNad
entirely successful. In these endeavors
he rendered valuable service TO the
American Expeditionary Forces.
Brig Gen. 8. d. ROCKENBACH. U. 4. A.
For exceptionally meritorious and dis
Of Base Section No !. 81 Nslaire. from
snns IL psSs .e1ses he rsnSstsd
with a problem of great magnitude. be-
frausht with serious difficulties. he went
about his task with keen determinatio
and by his energy and great zeal organ
lied and efficiently operated the hrst
American base In France. Later as
energy and keen determination. he es-
tablished schools of training for tank
personnel and laid the foundation for
the organization OF the tank units: He
ably directed the operations of the
tanks with the First Army and con-
tributed in a measure to the success at
Brig. Gen. MERIwETHER l.. WALKER.
! U. s. A.-For exceptionally meritorious
and DISTINGUISHED services. As chief Of
Motor Transport Service he rendered
services of much value. With tireless
energy he assaulted an important task
and by his Jealous efforts met all difn-
| cuities arising from Irregular shipments
and lack of adequate material, success
fully organizing the Motor Transport
Service. and brought II to a high stat ,
of efficiency. thereby materially assist
ing in the solution OF the important prob
lem Of transportation in the American
Col. MHTMEW A. TINLEy. u. g. A.-ror
exceptionally meritorious and distin-
Euished services He displayed exeep-
mand OF the lssth Infantry, which un-
der 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.
Col. WILLIAM ii. curry, U. =. A.-For
suishea sarviee.. Piaced in n"1 eom ass nd
OF the lS7th Infantry Brigade during
the Montfaucon Drive. he displayed ex-
marked tactical skill Continuing at
the same time in command OF his reEi-
ment. the sltth Infantry. he directed
! less determination, carried them for
ward under heavy enemy ire. He
proved himself untirins In energy and
possessed of great initiative. sound Judg-
ment and military attachments OF high
Col. HENRY C. yEwErr. c. E.-ror .x.
| ceptionaliy meritorious apd distin Euished
| services In command OF the 1874 In
fantry Brigade IN the Argonne he dis
| played exceptional qualities of leader
ship and tactical ability in important
engagement Later as Chief Of Stan Of
| operations with sound Judgment and a
| comprehensive understanding OF exist
ing conditions showing military attain
| ments and initiative of a high order
| At all times he was untiring In energy
| and self-sacrincing in devotion to his
| exacting duties.
Col. WALTER c. BABcOcK, U. s. A.
For exceptionally meritorious and dis
4 tnguished services. In command of the
| 3ioth Infantry he displayed marked abi
| ity alike In Its organization and train :
atoms against the enemy he led his COM
msnd with exceptional judgment and
| tactical ability. showing himself always
| possessed OF a full grasp OF the situa ion
and Its needs and keeping his higher
commanders at all times informed Of the
| conditions as he learned them by per-
| sonal reconnaissance. He was untirinE
in energy and devotion to the important
tasks assigned him, acting unhesitat-
ingly and successfully In times Of emsr-
Col. }. j. KINGMAN, U. 9. A.-For excep-
tlonally meritortous and distinguished
services As Chief of STAN OF the MIN
tieth Division he displayed exceptional
ability. planning important operations
with sound judgment and wide com
| prehension Of the conditions to be en-
countered. He was unnagging in energy
and tireless. In devotion to his exactins
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