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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clarence Ralph Huebner (ASN: 0-4552), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Cantigny, France, May 28 – 30, 1918. For three days Lieutenant Colonel Huebner withstood German assaults under intense bombardment, heroically exposing himself to fire constantly in order to command his battalion effectively, and although his command lost half its officers and 30 per cent of its men, he held his position and prevented a break in the line at that point.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    28th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 18 – 23, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1920)

    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 Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clarence Ralph Huebner (ASN: 0-4552), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Soissons, France, July 18 – 23, 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Huebner displayed great gallantry, and, after all the officers of his battalion had become casualties, he reorganized his battalion while advancing, captured his objective and again reorganized his own and another battalion, carrying the line forward. He remained continuously on duty until wounded on the second day of the action.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1943 – December 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 64 (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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Clarence Ralph Huebner (ASN: 0-4552), 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 of the 1st Infantry Division, in Sicily and Italy, from August 1943 to December 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Huebner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    28th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 56 (1922)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clarence Ralph Huebner (ASN: 0-4552), 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 Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Colonel of the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, throughout its training and active operations in France, Lieutenant Colonel Huebner successfully commanded all echelons of the Regiment, participating with distinction in every engagement from Cantigny to Sedan, reorganizing his Regiment after its heavy losses in the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensives, and inspiring it with the will and dash that carried it to the heights of Sedan. By his sound tactical judgment, his unusual leadership, and indefatigable energy he contributed in a marked manner to the American Expeditionary Forces most conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Clarence Ralph Huebner (ASN: 0-4552), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General [then Major General]

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 30 – December 13, 1944 & January 15 – May 8, 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 52 (June 10, 1947)

    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General [then Major General] Clarence Ralph Huebner (ASN: 0-4552), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, first as Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division from 30 June 1944 to 13 December 1944, and subsequently as Commanding General, V Corps, from 15 January 1945 to 8 May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Huebner reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    28th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    May 27 – 31, 1918
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 26 (June 15, 1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Clarence Ralph Huebner (ASN: 0-4552), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Captain Huebner commanding the 2d Battalion after the death of Lieutenant Colonel Maxey, in the early part of the engagement, changed his P.C. under intense bombardment when his second had become untenable, exercised great coolness and determination and made correct and most important tactical decisions at critical moments and saw that the same were carried out.