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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 Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Horace Slavens, 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. As Commander of the New York Depot from July 1917 to March 1918, in which Colonel Slavens demonstrated superb energy and marked executive ability in a position of great responsibility. Later, as Commanding Officer of the 51st Infantry, 6th Division, from October 1918, he showed marked ability in the training of the regiment and during its operations in the Meuse-Argonne.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    51st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 6th 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 a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Horace Slavens, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 51st Infantry Regiment, 6th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Slavens, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1899 – 1902
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Cavalry)Thomas Horace Slavens, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action as Aid de Camp to General Arthur MacArthur during the Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1902. (First Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    51st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 6th 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Horace Slavens, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 51st Infantry Regiment, 6th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Slavens, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1899 – 1902
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Major (Cavalry)Thomas Horace Slavens, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action as Aid de Camp to General Arthur MacArthur during the Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1902.