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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Grote Hutcheson, United States Army, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia. By his close co-operation with the Commander, Newport News Division, Cruiser and Transport Force, the work of embarking troops and turnaround of transports were greatly expedited.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 18 (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 Major General Grote Hutcheson, 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 the administration of the Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia, in connection with the shipment of troops overseas.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Cavalry) Grote Hutcheson, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Puerto Rican Expedition in 1898.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1900 – 1902
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Cavalry) Grote Hutcheson, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the China Relief Expedition in 1900 – 1901. (Third Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1900 – 1902
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Cavalry) Grote Hutcheson, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the China Relief Expedition in 1900 – 1901. (Second Citation)