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) James Haynes Reeves, 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 Reeves organized the 353d Infantry, 89th Division, and commanded it with distinction during all but one month of its active service. The high qualities of leadership and unfailing devotion to duty displayed by him were responsible for the marked espirit and morale of his command. To his marked tactical ability and energy are largely due the brilliant successes achieved by his regiment during its operations against the enemy.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Action Date:
June 22 – July 17, 1898
War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)Captain (Infantry) James Haynes Reeves, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (Second Citation)
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Action Date:
June 22 – July 17, 1898
U.S. Military Academy Register of GraduatesCaptain (Infantry) James Haynes Reeves, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (First Citation)
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Distinguished Service Cross
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United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
353d Infantry RegimentDivision:
89th Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 12 – 13, 1918
War Department, General Orders 87 (1919)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) James Haynes Reeves, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 353d Infantry Regiment, 89th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near St. Mihiel, France, 12 0 13 September 1918. On the opening day of the St. Mihiel offensive. Colonel Reeves placed himself at the head of the assaulting battalion and personally led the advance from the inception of the attack until the fourth objective was reached. He was constantly exposed to artillery, machine-gun and rifle fire, and, by his total disregard for personal danger, furnished an inspiring example to his men. On the following day he rallied a battalion of another regiment, which had become disorganized and was retreating. Under heavy artillery fire he reorganized it and sent it forward again at a critical juncture in the attack.