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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 Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Henry Clay Jewett, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 316th Engineers, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Argonne-Meuse offensive, September 25 to 4 October 1918. Assigned to the command of an infantry brigade, Colonel Jewett was directed to go forward, find his brigade, and consolidate his regiments, which had become separated. He crossed territory under terrific fire and pulled his rear regiment to the aid of the regiment in the front, which was seriously engaged, thereafter commanding the movements of both regiments in a highly creditable manner.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    182d Infantry Brigade

    Division:

    91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 74 (1919)

    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 (Corps of Engineers) Henry Clay Jewett, 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. In Command of the 182d Infantry Brigade, 91st Division, in the Argonne, Colonel Jewett displayed exceptional qualities of leadership and tactical ability in important engagements. Later, as Chief of Staff of the 91st Division, he planned operations with sound judgment and a comprehensive understanding of existing conditions, showing military attainments and initiative of a high order. At all times he was untiring in energy and self-sacrificing in devotion to his exacting duties.