The sun., 1919-02-14
10 MEN IN U. S. ARMY
GET LEGION MEDALS.
Gen. March Becomes O Grand
Officer, 4 Others Comman-
ders and 5 Officers.
BAKER GIVES D. s. c. TO II
Edward r. Stettinius and p. A.
s. Franklin, Civilians,
Are in the List.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-Decorations
OF the Legion OF Honor awarded to
Gen March. Chief of star. and nine
other officers OF the American Army
last December by decree OF President
Poincare OF France, were formally pre-
scented to-day by Gen. Collardet. French
Military Attache. Coincidentally. Sec
rotary Baker In the name OF President
Wilson decorated nine American Army
officers and two civilians Edward Il
stettinlus and p A. 8. Franklin, with
the Distinguished Service Medal.
The double ceremony took place IN
Secretary Bakers office. The presenta-
ton Of the French decorations was at
tended by full military customs OF
France, Gen. Coilardet touching each
recipient on each shoulder with his
saber while the military STAFF or the
embassy stood at attention with drawn
swords. The decorations, Gen. Collardet
said, would be to these officers and their
families always a reminder Of the last
ing appreciation of France Cor their
part in the important role the United
States Army had played in the WIN
ming OF the great war.
Secretary Baker said he hoped the
presentation of Distinguished service
Medals IN the American forces would
always be carried out with the simplicity
that marked the fact that 1t was recog-
milton by the nation OF the high ma
tional service citizen had performed,
whether soldier or civilian. It was a
no hn hat sum N
who had played so great a part in
the success OF American war enterprises
as had Mr.. Stettinius and Mr.. Franklin.
the one in the procurement of munitions
both here and abroad, and the other
in supervising the vast and complicated
transport fleets, should thus stand side
by side with their soldier comrades to
receive their rewards.
baker Sees Peace Time Union Also.
Speaking In reply for the American
Government when the French decora-
tons were presented. Mr. Baker said
he believed the future would see the
two nations standing side by side In
peace as they had fought in war
The order OF Grand Officer of the Le-
gion OF Honor was awarded to Gen.
March.
Tho following were made commanders
Ma or Gems. Frank Mcintyre, Assistant
Chief Of STAFF; Henry Jervey, Director
OF Operations; George w. Goetha,s.
Director Of Purchase, Storage and Traf-
fc and William c. Gorgas formerly
Genera.
Decorations OF officers were conferred
upon Major-Gen. C. c. Williams. Chief
OF Ordnance: Brig Gems. Marlborough
Churchill. Director Of Military lntelli-
a ~
Plans Division. General STAFF: Frank T.
Hines, Director OF Embarkation, and
Col. Constant Cordier, l!aison officer.
General Staf.
Tributes TO Honorrd soldiers.
Tho citations as published to-day in
army orders regarding the distinguished
service medals presented by Secretary
Baker follow:
Major-Gen. Frank Mcintyre az execu-
tive assistant to the chief Of staff
showed breadth OF view and sound tudg-
ment which contributed materially 10
the formulation and carrying out of
policies essential to tho operation OF the
military establishment
Major-Gen. John l. Chamberlain, as
1nspector-Gensra OF the Army, has by
his highly responsible services materially
contributed TO the efficiency OF all de-
partments and bureaus OF the military
establishment and to the successful ex-
ecution OF the military programme.
Major-Gcn. Jesse Mel. Carter, as
chief OF the MILITIA bureau, conceived
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 industries OF the nation
essential TO the prosecution of the war.
Major-Gen. Peter c. Harris during
his service in the Adjutant- Generals
department. manifested zeal, energy and
Judgment by the reforms accomplished
in record keeping systems in the War
Department and III the army.
Brig Gen. William S. Pierce. while in
charge Of the Springfield arsenal, by
exceptional ability contributed materl-
ally to increasing the output Of small
arms. As assistant chief OF ordnance
he has rendered conspicuous service.
Good work by Gen. Marshall.
Brig,-Gen. Richard c. Marshall dis
played zeal, judgment and exceptional
administrative ability in the construc-
ton division Of the army. enabling seri-
Gus difficulties TO he overcome and the
construction necessary for great army
to he provided
Brig. Gen. Robert I. Recs contributed
initiative and breadth Of vision to which
We're largely due the successful measures
Tor training enlisted men for special
services and the establishment of Stud
ent Army Training Corps.
Brig, Gen. William II. Rose, while in
charge Of the engineer depot. was
charged with the system of purchase or
supplies. His exceptional ability, tudr-
ment and resourcefulness We're apparent
In the efficient solution of the many
difficult problems involved and in the
success attained in supplying the vast
quantities OF engineering supplies to the
army overseas,
col Constant Cordicr, General STAFF
whlio on duty as liaison officer between