New Britain herald., 1919-02-13
}. 5. M. AWARDED
 TO THREE CIVILIANS
Nine Army Officers Also HonOEed
 at Wilson's Order

Washington, Feb. 13.--Secretary Baker today personally presented to nine army officers and three civilians distinguished service medals awarded them by direction of President Wilson TOT exceptionally meritorious and con- splcuous service during the war. The civilians are P. A. s. Franklin, chair man ot the shipping control commit tee; Edward R. Stettinius, second as- SlStant secretary of war and Guy E. Tripp, assistant chief of ordnance
 The presentation took place in the Secretary's office in the war depa8t- ment. The citations as published to- oay Tn army orders follow:
 Major Gen. Frank. Mcintyre: As executive assistant to the chief of staff his breadth of view and sound Judgment have contributed materially to the Formulation and carrying out of policies essential to the operation of the military establishment.
 Major Gen. John L. ChamberIain: As inspector general of the army ks has by his highly responsible services materially contributed to the~ ef1- ciency of all departments and bureaus of the military estabishm ent and co the successful execution of the mili- tarN program
 Major Gen. Jesse Mel. Carter: AS chief of the militia bureau he con- ceived and directed the organization of the United States Guards and util- ized these and other forces most ,ef9 fectively in the important work Aof safegua rding the utilities and indus tries of the nation essential to the prosecution of the war 5
 Major Gen. Peter c. Harris: During his service in the adjutant generals department, his zeal, energy and judanent have been madc manifest by the reforms accomplie:~H in rec-t ord keeping systems in IT. war de- partment and in the army.
 Brig. Gen. William s. Pierce: While in charge of the Springfield arsenal his exceptional ability contributed materially to increasing the output 0t small arms. As assistant chief of ord- nance, he has rendered conspicuous service
 Brig. Gen. Richard c. Marshall: His zeal judgment and exceptional admin . istratiVe ability in' the construction division of the army ha@e enabled serious difficulties to be overcome and the construction necessary for a great army to be provided.
 Brig. Gen. Robert I. Rccs: To his
  largely due the successful measures for training and enIisting men for special services and the cstablshmeat of student army training corps.
 Brig. Gen. William H. Rose: While 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 involv- ed and in the success attained ia suu7 plying the vast quantities of engin eer- ing supplies to the army overseas,
 Col. Constant Cordier. general staff: While on duty as liason officer between the war department and tho foreign military missions, he dis played the greatest discretio,> and a ability and contributed ma+o".' 70 the successful conduct of ary- relations he1wn~. go war, department and tho AlIot militarY missions.
 P. A. S. Franklin: To his fine technical knowledge and energetic &C., ton is due, in a largo measure the eff1cient jurisdiction over dock faclli- ;ies and floating equipment which has made possible the large movement of troops and supplies overseas.
 Guy E. Tripp: As chief Of the pro- 1uction division of the ordnance de-1 oartm ent and later as assistant chief ,f ordnance, he displayed fine techni~ ,a1 ability and broad judgment in methods and practices esulting in the efficient co-operation , 'e industries producing articles of ordnance for the army.
 Edward R. stettinius AS director general of purchases for the war de- >artment, second assistant secretarY if war and special representative !n Trance of the secretary of war !TG onnection with the procurement cd munitions for the American expedi~l ionary forces, he rendered conspicu- us services. His broad vision and pleadid judgment have been of ths reatest value to the success of the military program.