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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Colonel William Remsburg Grove, United States Army, for most distinguished gallantry on 9 September 1899, while serving with 36th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action at Porac, Luzon, Philippine Islands. In advance of his regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Grove rushed to the assistance of his colonel, charging, pistol in hand, seven insurgents, and compelling surrender of all not killed or wounded.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Quartermaster Corps)

    Division:

    Quartermaster General’s Office

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 17 (1924)

    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) William Remsburg Grove, 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 to the Chief of the Supply Division, Quartermaster General’s Office, a position of great responsibility, Colonel Grove was charged with the procurement of the subsistence supplies of the Army in the United States and in France, and to him is due the organization of the Subsistence Division of the Officer of the Quartermaster General. In cooperation with the Food Administration, he made arrangements for the procurement of all subsistence supplies required for the Army. He rendered services of much value.