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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 (Infantry) Robert Halford Peck, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Liny-Devant-Dun, Fontaine, and Brandeville, France, 6 – 8 November 918. Throughout the successive attacks on Liny-Devant-Dun, Cote 292, Bois du Chenois, Fontaines, Murvaux, Bois du Corrai, and Bois-de-Brandeville, Colonel Peck exhibited conspicuous gallantry, stimulating his command to a high state of enthusiasm and creating a superb morale. Placing himself in front of the leading waves, he personally led his men to the assault. Accompanied by nine men, he attacked a battery of enemy artillery near La Maisonette Farm, forcing the abandonment and subsequent capture of the battery. Under his skillful leadership his regiment captured numerous prisoners, six pieces of artillery, three anti-aircraft guns, 150 machine-guns, and vast quantities of ammunition and supplies.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    11th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 5th Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Robert Halford Peck, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Peck, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    11th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 95 (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 (Infantry) Robert Halford Peck, 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. Colonel Peck rendered services of signal worth as Commanding Officer of the 47th Infantry, 4th Division, and subsequently of the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, successfully accomplishing all missions assigned to the regiment under his command during the active operations in which it participated. Constantly displaying unremitting zeal and tactical ability of a high order, he proved himself invaluable to the American Expeditionary Forces.