The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Field Artillery) Edward Hale Brooks (ASN: 0-6657), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Headquarters, 76th Field Artillery, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, at Montfaucon, France, 5 October 1918. Captain Brooks exposed himself to heavy and accurate artillery fire directed on an ammunition train while driving a loaded ammunition truck to safety, and driver of which had been killed by the enemy fire. This truck was attached to a burning truck, and the prompt action of Captain Brooks averted a possible explosion which would have caused serious losses.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Field Artillery)Regiment:
76th Field Artillery RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 5, 1918
Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), GHQ, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. On the afternoon of 5 October 1918, Captain Brooks was on duly as a Staff Officer of 3rd Field Artillery Brigade. A train of 3-ton Peerless trucks loaded with 75-mm. and small arms ammunition was made immobile in the vicinity of the Post of Command of the 3rd Field Artillery Brigade by an accurate and destructive concentration of fire from German artillery by which the truck drivers were killed, wounded or driven to shelter. The fire included Gas and H. E. shells, causing the Brigade Commander, whose Headquarters were in the vicinity, to order all whose duty did not demand exposure, to lake shelter in dugouts. Captain Brooks, learning of the catastrophe to the ammunition train, did, in disregard of all danger, voluntarily, and entirely without the sphere of duty that might be expected of him, give proof of his devotion and high courage by personally driving trucks out of the shell fire in order to remove the target. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant General Edward Hale Brooks (ASN: 0-6657), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brooks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
VI CorpsAction Date:
December 5, 1944 – March 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1945)(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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Edward Hale Brooks (ASN: 0-6657), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, VI Corps, from 5 December 1944 to March 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brooks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General Edward Hale Brooks (ASN: 0-6657), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brooks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
2d Armored DivisionAction Date:
September 2. 1944
Headquarters, XIX Corps, General Orders No. 39 (1944)(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 Major General Edward Hale Brooks (ASN: 0-6657), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General, 2d Armored Division, at Marchiennes, France, on 2 September 1944. General Brooks personally participated in and directed an operation which annihilated a German convoy of 165 vehicles. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
2d Armored DivisionAction Date:
August 2 – 6, 1944
Headquarters, XIX Corps, General Orders No. 32 (1944)(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 Major General Edward Hale Brooks (ASN: 0-6657), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General, 2d Armored Division, during the period 2 to 6 August 1944, in France. General Brooks made repeated visits to forward elements of his command. Exposing himself to hostile observation and fire, he expedited the commitment of the division and personally assisted in the organization of continuing attacks by subordinate units in assault on enemy strong points. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
2d Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General Edward Hale Brooks (ASN: 0-6657), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 2d Armored Division, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brooks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.