Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-13
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SERVICE TO i. S.
Secretary Baker Presents
Medals to Nine Officers and
Three Civilians.
CITED BY THE PRESIDENT

of President Wilson for exceptionally
'meritorious and conspicuous service
during the war.
The civilians are: p A. S. Frank
lin, chairman of the shipping control
committee; Edward r. Stettinius. for
mer second assistant secretary of
war, and Guy L. Trip, assistant chief
of ordnance.
The presentation took place in the
Secretary's Office in the War Depart
ment.
List of Citations.
The citations as published today in
Army orders follow:
Mai. Gen Frank McIntyre-As execu-
tive assistant to the chief OF staff, his
breadth of view and sound Judgment
have contributed ma terially to the
formulation and carrying out of poll
cies essential to the operation of the
military establishment.
Maj. Gen. John l.. Chamberlain-As
inspector general of the Army, he has.
by his highly responsible services ma
terially contributed to the efficiency
of all departments and bureaus of the
military establishment and TO the sue
cessful execution of the military pro-
gram.
Mai. Gen. Jesse Mel. Carter-As
chief of the militia bureau he con-
ceived and directed the organization
of the United States Guards and
utilized these and other forces most
effectively in the important work of
safeguarding the utilities and indus
tries of the nation essential to the
prosecution of the war.
Maj Gen Peter c. Harris-During
his service in the adjutant generals
department his zeal. energy and Judg-
ment have been made manifest by
the reform accomplished in record
keeping systems in the War Depart
ment and in the Army
Increases Output of Arms.
Brig. Gen. William S. Pierce-while
in charge of the Springfield arsenal
his exceptional ability contributed
materially to increasing the output
of small arms. AS assistant chief of
ordnance he has rendered conspicu-
Gus service.
Brig. GEN Richard C. Marshall
His zeal. judgment and exceptional
administrative ability in the con-
struction division of the Army have
enabled serious difficulties toSbe over
come and the construction necessary
for great Army to be provided.
Brig. Gen Robert l. Rees-To his
initiative and breadth of vision are
largely due the successful measures
Tut tfdiItHS Oi cfliSttu men 1OT Spc-
cial services and the establishment
OF the Student Army Training Corps
Brig. Gen. William II. Rose-WhiIe
in charge of the engineer depot he
was charged with the system of pur-
chase of supplies His exceptional
ability. Judgment and resourcefulness
are apparent in the efficient solution
of the many difficult problems in
volyed and in the success attained
In supplying vast quantities of en-
gineering supplies to the Army over
seaA
Col Constant Cordier. general stan
While on duty as liaison officer be-
tween the War Department and the
foreign military missions, displayed
the greatest discretion and ability
and contributed materially to the
successful conduct of military -diplo-
matte relations between the War De-
partment and TIE allied military mis-
sions.
Aids in Moving Troops.
p A. S. Frankiin-To his fine tech
Aical knowledge and energetic action
is due, in a large measure the efficient
jurisdiction over dock facilities and
foating equipment which has made
possible the large movement of troops
and supplies overseas.
Guy f. Tripp-Who, as chief of the
production division of the ordnance
department. and later as assistant
chief of ordnance. displayed fine tech
nical ability and broad judgment in
systematizing methods and practices,
resulting in the efficient corporation
Of industries producing articles of ord
nance for the Army
Edward =. Stettinius-Who. as di-
rector general of purchases for the
War Department, second assistant
secretary of war and special repre-
sentative in France of the Secretary
Of War in connection with the pro-
eurement of munitions for the Amer
fcsn expeditionary forces, rendered
conspicuous services. His broad
vision and splendid judgment have
been of the greatest value to the sue
cess of the military program.