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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 Brigadier General Dennis Edward Nolan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 55th Infantry Brigade, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Apremont, France, 1 October 1918. While the enemy was preparing a counterattack, which they preceded by a terrific barrage, General Nolan made his way into the town of Apremont and personally directed the movements of his tanks under a most harassing fire of enemy machine-guns, rifles, and artillery. His indomitable courage and coolness so inspired his forces that, about 400 of our troops repulsed an enemy attack of two German regiments.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Intelligence Section

    Division:

    General Staff, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 12 (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 Brigadier General Dennis Edward Nolan, 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. General Nolan organized and administered with marked ability the Intelligence Section of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces. His estimates of the complex and ever-changing military and political situation, his sound judgment, and accurate discrimination were invaluable to the Government, and influenced greatly the success that attended the operation of the American armies in Europe.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) Dennis Edward Nolan, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (Second Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) Dennis Edward Nolan, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (First Citation)