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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 Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Chauncey E. Dovell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st Infantry Regiment (Attached), 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bussy Farm, Ardeuil, Montfauxelles, and Trieres Farm, France, September 28 – 30, 1918. Throughout three days of most intense action, Lieutenant Dovell worked unceasingly in caring for the wounded, disregarding a severe wound which he himself received in the neck by shall fragment. He remained continuously on duty, giving an example of fortitude and courage to all about him.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Action Date:

    July 10, 1950 – July 1, 1951
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 73 (August 9, 1951), Amended by General Orders NO. 85 (1951)

    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 (Medical Corps) Chauncey E. Dovell (ASN: 0-8810), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility in Korea from 10 July 1950 to 1 July 1951.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Medical Corps)

    Regiment:

    371st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    September 29 – 30, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 2 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Elmore C. Dovell, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Lieutenant Dovell distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, 29 – 30 September 1918. After being wounded, First Lieutenant Dovell remained on duty. [This award was rescinded under GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920) as the recipient has been awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for deed including this act.]