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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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General David Cary Shanks, 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, for services in the administration of the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey, in connection with the shipment of troops overseas.

Awards Received

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Authority: Navy Book of Distinguished Service (Stringer)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Major General David Cary Shanks, United States Army, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding General, Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, New Jersey. General Shanks inexhaustible energy, close co-operation with the Navy and excellent judgment in deciding questions of policy contributed greatly to the successful transportation of troops from the Port of Hoboken.