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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Field Artillery) William Henry Dodds, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Commander of the 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, Colonel Dodds handled the regiment so brilliantly under severe conditions throughout the St. Mihiel operation, 12 to 13 September 1918, and the Meuse-Argonne operations from 30 September to 11 November 1918, that the regimen demonstrated an unusually high degree of efficiency and morale. He repeatedly displayed superior tactical judgment and knowledge of artillery, and by his exceptional ability, leadership, and devotion to duty rendered the maximum support to the Infantry of the 1st Division in effectively executing the most difficult missions assigned to him, thus rendering conspicuous services to the American Expeditionary Forces.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    6th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 72 (1919)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) William Henry Dodds, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dodds, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    6th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 89 (1919)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) William Henry Dodds, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dodds, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    6th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 73 (1919)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) William Henry Dodds, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dodds, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    6th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 49 (1919)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) William Henry Dodds, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 6th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dodds, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.