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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 (Quartermaster Corps) David Lamme Stone, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, 3d Division, as G-1 of that organization, and later as G-1, 2d Army, Colonel Stone performed with distinction his important duties. In the action from 5 July to 2 August 1918, near Chateau-Thierry, and in the advance to the Ourcq River, he displayed tireless energy and ability of an unusually high order in supplying troops under the most difficult conditions. Aggressive and resourceful, he proved equal to every emergency.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    May 1918 – October 15, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) David Lamme Stone, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as G-1 of the 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, from May 1918 to 15 October 1918, through the campaigns on the Marne and St. Mihiel sectors and during the critical period of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. By his excellent work and unfailing devotion to duty and by his energetic and personal direction of the system and methods of supply, often under shell and machine gun fire, taxing his physical endurance at all times, he contributed to a large degree in the successes of the 3d Division in its campaigns, ever setting a splendid and inspiring example. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Stone, 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:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

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

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry) David Lamme Stone, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1902. (First Citation)