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 Brigadier General Henry Davis Todd, Jr., 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 Commanding General of the 58th Field Artillery Brigade, 33d Division, General Todd demonstrated marked skill as an artillery officer in the preparations for the attack of the 5th Corps on the Kriemhilde Stellung on 1 November 1918, and in support of the 89th Division in its further advance and crossing of the Meuse River from 6 to 11 November 1918. the Brigade which he commanded effectively supported the 1st, 91st, 32d, and 89th Divisions, during the period of the operations to which it served with them. His services have been of particular value to the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
58th Field Artillery BrigadeDivision:
33d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
World War I
Headquarters, 33d 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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Henry Davis Todd, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, 58th Field Artillery Brigade, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in France, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Todd, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
58th Field Artillery BrigadeDivision:
33d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
World War I
Headquarters, 33d 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 Brigadier General Henry Davis Todd, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, 58th Field Artillery Brigade, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in France, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Todd, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
58th Field Artillery BrigadeDivision:
33d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
October 30, 1918
GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Henry Davis Todd, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, 58th Field Artillery Brigade, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Romagne, France, 30 October 1918, in making a personal reconnaissance under heavy machine gun and shell fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Todd, 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.