To
All Who Shall See These Presents Greeting:
This is
to Certify that
The President of the United States of America
Takes Pride in Presenting
THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
to
ALBRICCI, CONTE ALBERICO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Conte Alberico Albricci, Lieutenant
General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the
United States, during World War I. As Commander of the 2d Italian Army
Corps in France, General Albricci rendered services of great distinction
to the allied cause. Later, as Minister of War, he showed a keen spirit
of cooperation with the American forces in Italy, assisting by all means
at the disposal of his extensive office. He has given services of great
value to the American Expeditionary Forces.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
ALLEGRETTI, LORENZO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Lorenzo Allegretti, Major, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. While Commanding the Arditi Assault Battalion, Italian
Army, while attached to the 332d Infantry, American Expeditionary
Forces, Major Allegretti rendered serviced for the American
Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has
been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 45
(1919)
ANGELOZZI, CAMILLO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Camillo Angelozzi, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Director General of Engineers, Italian
Army, General Angelozzi performed his exacting duties with eminent
technical skill. At all times he was actuated by a desire to aid the
American authorities by all the means at his command, thereby rendering
services of the greatest value to the common cause.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
APOLLONI, ENEAL
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Eneal Apolloni, Lieutenant Colonel,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Liaison Officer with the American Red
Cross, by his admirable tact and helpful spirit of cooperation
Lieutenant Colonel Apolloni aided materially in the effective relief
work of this organization in caring for the sick and wounded of the
American and Italian Armies.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
AYMONINO, ALDO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Aldo Aymonino, Colonel, Italian Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. As Chief of Group of Allied Missions of the Comando Supremo
in Italy, Colonel Aymonino rendered services for the American
Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has
been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 45
(1919)
BADOGLIO, PIETRO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Pietro Badoglio, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Deputy Chief of Staff, Italian Army,
General Badoglio rendered services to the American Expeditionary Forces
and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 17
(1919)
BASSI, GUIDO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Guido Bassi, Brigadier General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I. As a Member of the Interallied Commission on the
Repatriation of Prisoners of War, General Bassi has rendered highly
meritorious service to the United States and allied Governments in
connection with the repatriation of American and allied prisoners
released by the armistice. He always displayed a cheerful and active
interest in all that pertained to their welfare, and rendered
sympathetic and practical cooperation.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
BONGIOVANNI, LUIGI
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Luigi Bongiovanni, Major General.,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. In Command of the Italian Air Forces during
the time American pilots attached to Italian squadrons were on active
duty at the Italian front, General Bongiovanni exercised great ability,
tact, and energy in his direction of the work of our officers. At all
times he showed the highest military attainments, and his enthusiasm was
an example to all. He rendered a most valuable service in his
prosecution of operations against the enemy.
War Department, General Orders No. 87
(1919)
BUSINELLI, UGO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Ugo Businelli, Colonel, Italian Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I, as Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War Council,
from 27 April 1918 to 11 February 1919.
War Department, General Orders No. 75
(1919)
CARPENTIERI, GIACOMO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Giacomo Carpentieri, Colonel, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I. As Chief of the Transportation Department, Italian
Army, Colonel Carpentieri displayed exceptional administrative ability
and untiring energy in his important duties, thereby playing an
important part in assuring the victorious termination of our struggles
against the common enemy. Manifesting an earnest desire to aid the
American forces in every possible way, he assisted us materially by
furnishing adequate facilities for the transportation of our troops and
supplies.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
CAVALLERO, UGO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Ugo Cavallero, General, Italian Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I, in services to the allied and associated Governments as
permanent Military Representative, Italian section, Supreme War Council.
War Department, General Orders No. 75
(1919)
CAVIGLIA, ENRICO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Enrico Caviglia, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. In his capacity as Secretary of State for
War, General Caviglia was a potent factor in the victorious termination
of our struggles against the common foe. For his unfailing courtesy and
constant desire to aid in every possible way the American forces serving
in Italy, he will ever be held in enduring memory by the officers and
soldiers of our forces serving on Italian soil.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
CHIESA, MR. EUGENIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Mr. Eugenio Chiesa, , Italian Minister of
Aeronautics, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Minister of Aeronautics for Italy, Mr.
Chiesa rendered very valuable services to the American Expeditionary
Forces in connection with the training of our pilots and the supply of
aviation material. At all times he displayed a helpful interest in our
Air Service, going far beyond the bounds of duty to render us advice and
assistance. He has proved himself possessed of a wide knowledge of all
matters pertaining to aviation and was always a loyal friend.
War Department, General Orders No. 46
(1919)
DALLOLIO, ALFREDO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Alfredo Dallolio, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Inspector General of Artillery, Italian
Army, General Dallolio performed duties of the greatest importance with
conspicuous ability. Actuated by a warm spirit of cooperation, he aided
materially in maintaining the cordial relations which existed between
the Italian and American military authorities.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
DE ANGELIS, CIRO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Ciro De Angelis, Major General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I. While Commanding the 31st Infantry Division, Italian
Army, General De Angelis rendered valuable service to the American
Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has
been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 45
(1919)
DE LUCA, MARCELLO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Marcello De Luca, General, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. As Chief of Staff of a Division at the outbreak of the war,
General De Luca gave excellent service; later, as Commander of an
Infantry Brigade, he showed great initiative and marked tactical
ability; and finally as Chief of Staff of the Army Corps of Genoa he
rendered eminent distinguished service.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
DE MARCORENGO, FABRIZIO ODETTI
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Fabrizio Odetti De Marcorengo, Lieutenant
General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the
United States, during World War I. As Remount Inspector of the Italian
Army, General De Marcorengo performed his exacting duties with
conspicuous success. Through his earnest desire to give the American
authorities the advantage of all facilities at his disposal, he rendered
services of the highest value in promoting effective cooperation between
the two armies.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
DELLA VALLE, FRANCESCO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Francesco Della Valle, Major General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. Serving as Surgeon General of the Italian
Army, General Della Valle performed duties of the greatest
responsibility with conspicuous merit. By his sympathetic knowledge of
American needs he was of the greatest assistance in securing proper care
for our sick and wounded in Italy.
War Department, General Orders No. 46
(1920)
DEVALLE, GIOVANNI
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Giovanni Devalle, Colonel, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. Colonel Devalle served with distinction as Chief of T.A.E.A.
of the Italian Army, contributing materially to the success of the
common cause. At all times manifesting a cordial spirit of cooperation,
he did much toward promoting the harmonious relations existing between
the Italian Army and the American forces serving in Italy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
DI CAMPIGLIONE, ENRICO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Enrico Di Campiglione, Captain, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I, while serving as the Liaison Officer between the
Embassy, the High Commission of Italy, and the War Department.
War Department, General Orders No. 29
(1919)
DI ROBILLANT, MARIO NICHOLIS
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Mario Nicholis Di Robillant, Lieutenant
General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the
United States, during World War I, as Permanent Military Representative,
Italian Section, Supreme War Council, from 27 April 1918 to 11 February
1919.
War Department, General Orders No. 75
(1919)
DI SAVOIA, EMANUELE FILIBERTO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Emanuele Filiberto Di Savoia, Lieutenant
General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the
United States, during World War I. While Commanding the 3d Italian Army,
General Di Savoia rendered valuable service to the American
Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has
been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
DIAZ, ARMANDO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Armando Diaz, Lieutenant General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I, as an expression to him of the high regard of the
people of the United States and of their Army, for the distinguished and
patriotic service which he has rendered to the common cause in which he
has been associated on the battle fields of Europe.
War Department, General Orders No.
111 (1918)
GIRALDI, GUGLIELMO PECORI
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Guglielmo Pecori Giraldi, Lieutenant
General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the
United States, during World War I. As Commander of the 1st Italian Army,
General Giraldi rendered eminent services t the 332d U.S. Infantry,
whose good fortune it was to be attached to his command during its
training period, and which owes much of its successful preparation for
combat to his painstaking efforts in its behalf.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
GRAZIOSI, EUGENIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Eugenio Graziosi, Brigadier General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Director of Military Transportation of
the Army of Italy, General Graziosi rendered valuable service to the
allied cause. His energy and zealous efforts were a deciding factor in
the successful movement of the American forces in Italy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
GUGLIELMOTTI, EMILIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Emilio Guglielmotti, Major General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I, while serving as Military Attaché to the
Royal Italian Embassy, Washington, D.C.
War Department, General Orders No. 11
(1919)
GUIDONI, ALESSANDRO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Alessandro Guidoni, Major, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. As the Italian Technical Delegate to the Interallied
Aviation Committee, Major Guidoni displayed unusual technical knowledge
and perfect understanding of the various problems incident to aviation.
He was most helpful in giving the American Air Service the benefit of
his wide experience, and rendered most valuable assistance in solving
technical problems with which we were often confronted.
War Department, General Orders No. 87
(1919)
HUNTINGTON, CARLO H.
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Carlo H. Huntington, Captain, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I. As Principal Assistant to the Chief of the Italian
Mission attached to American Headquarters, Captain Huntington has
rendered great assistance to the various staff services and general
headquarters. At all times he has manifested a zealous spirit of full
cooperation with our staff personnel, furthering these cordial relations
which have always prevailed between the Italian and American services.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
LANZA, PAOLO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Paolo Lanza, Colonel, Italian Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. As Assistant Director of Transportation, by his
whole-hearted cooperation Colonel Lanza rendered valuable services to
the American Expeditionary Forces.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
LEVI, CAESER GIULIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Caeser Giulio Levi, General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I. As the Representative of the Italian Government on
the Interallied Transportation Council, General Levi aided in the
solution of difficult transportation problems, involving shipment of
supplies from and to Italy. He proved an able executive and demonstrated
the possession of broad vision and sound judgment.
War Department, General Orders No. 87
(1919)
MALLANDRA, GUISEPPE
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Guiseppe Mallandra, Major General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. In his capacity as General attached to the
Italian War Ministry, General Mallandra showed a constant desire to aid
the American forces in every possible way. By his helpful spirit of
cooperation he did much toward the success of operations against the
common enemy, rendering services of worth to the allied cause.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
MARCHETTI, ODOARDO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Odoardo Marchetti, Colonel, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. Colonel Marchetti performed his highly important duties as
Chief of the Intelligence Department of the Italian Army with
conspicuous success, aiding thereby to a marked degree in the success of
the operations against the common foe. Actuated by a constant desire to
assist the American authorities with all the facilities of his office,
he contributed materially to the harmonious relations existing between
the Italian Army and the American forces in Italy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
MARIENI, GIOVAN BATTISTA
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Giovan Battista Marieni, Lieutenant
General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the
United States, during World War I. General Marieni served with
distinction as Inspector General of Engineers, Italian Army, displaying
technical attainments and devoted loyalty to the common cause. Ever
ready to aid the American authorities with all the facilities at his
command, he was a potent factor in furthering the spirit of cooperation
which marked the relations of the Italian and American forces.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
MERRONE, ENRICO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Enrico Merrone, Major General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I. As Italian Representative, Military Board of Allied
Supply, General Merrone rendered invaluable services to the American
Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United States has
been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 45
(1919)
MODENA, ANGELO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Angelo Modena, Major General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I. Major Modena served with distinction as Director
General of Transportation and Administration in the Italian Army. He was
ever ready to aid the American forces by his sound advice and cordial
spirit of cooperation, thereby aiding us materially in the solution of
the many problems of transportation which arose during the continued
operations against the enemy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
MOLTENI, FILLIPPO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Fillippo Molteni, Major, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. As Chief of the Paris Section, Italian Foreign Military
Aeronautical Mission, Major Molteni rendered invaluable services to the
American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United
States has been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No.
XXXXX (1919)
MOMBELLI, ERNESTO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Ernesto Mombelli, Major General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I, as Corps Commander of the Italian Oriental
Expeditionary Force during the war and as the Italian Representative on
the Interallied Military Mission to Hungary, positions of great
responsibility, in which he rendered valuable services in the
furtherance of the Allied cause.
War Department, General Orders No. 10
(1922)
MONTUORI, LUCA
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Luca Montuori, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Commanding General of the 5th Italian
Army, General Montuori displayed eminent military attainments in the
performance of his important duties. To his brilliant leadership was
due, in no small degree, the success achieved by the Italian forces
against the common foe.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
PAOLINI, GIUSEPPE
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Giuseppe Paolini, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. While Commanding the 11th Army Corps, 3d
Italian Army, General Paolini rendered services of inestimable value to
the American Expeditionary Forces and to the cause in which the United
States has been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 45
(1919)
PERELLI, IPPOLITO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Ippolito Perelli, Brigadier General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. Serving as Chief, Italian Mission, General
Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, General Perelli rendered
invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces and to the
cause in which the United States has been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 45
(1919)
PIRAJNO, ANTONIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Antonio Pirajno, Brigadier General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Adjutant General of the Italian Army,
General Pirajno performed his manifold duties with excellent success. At
all times desirous of aiding the American forces in every possible way,
he did much to further the spirit of harmony which marked the relations
between the Italian and American Armies.
War Department, General Orders No. 46
(1920)
RAGIONI, RODOLFO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Rodolfo Ragioni, Colonel, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. As a member of the General Staff, Italian Army, and Italian
military delegate for British and American troops, Colonel Ragioni
rendered invaluable services to the American Expeditionary Forces and to
the cause in which the United States has been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 46
(1919)
RICALDONI, OTTAVIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Ottavio Ricaldoni, Colonel (Air Service),
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. Colonel Ricaldoni furnished us with
scientific and technical information needed in the development of the
American Air Service in America, France, and in Italy. At all times he
showed himself zealous in our behalf, going far beyond the bounds of his
important duties to render us invaluable services. His judgment was
sound, his advice helpful, his loyalty whole-hearted.
War Department, General Orders No. 87
(1919)
ROTA, ALFREDO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Alfredo Rota, Colonel, Italian Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. By his efficient performance of his exacting duties as
Chief of the General Staff Department, Italian Army, Colonel Rota did
much toward bringing about the victory which terminated our struggles
against the common enemy. At all times he showed an ardent desire to
give every consideration to the American forces serving in Italy,
thereby furthering materially the effective cooperation of the Italian
and American Armies.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
RUISECCO, CLAUDIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Claudio Ruisecco, Captain, Italian Army,
for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. In his capacity as Assistant to the Chief of the Italian
Mission at American General Headquarters, Captain Ruisecco has
constantly shown an earnest desire to furnish our staff services with
all assistance at his command. With a loyal devotion to the common
cause, he furthered the friendly relations between the two allied
services.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
SACHERO, GIACINTO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Giacinto Sachero, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Director General of Artillery of the
Italian Army, General Sachero was charged with duties of a most
important nature, which he performed with marked zeal and ability. He
was ever ready to place the facilities of his office at the disposal of
the American authorities and thereby rendered important service in
assuring the efficient cooperation of the two armies.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
SCIMECA, VITO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Vito Scimeca, Colonel, Italian Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. Colonel Scimeca's services were of distinguished merit as
Chief of the Italian Mission. His conscientious attention to duty
presented a united allied front to the enemy, while his diplomatic tact
cemented the cordial relations among the allies.
War Department, General Orders No. 14
(1920)
SCIPIONI, SCIPIONE
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Scipione Scipioni, Major General, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I, for services rendered to the American Expeditionary
Forces and to the cause in which the United States has been engaged.
War Department, General Orders No. 17
(1919)
SOGNO, VITTORIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Vittorio Sogno, Lieutenant Colonel,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. Lieutenant Colonel Sogno served with
conspicuous success as Chief of the 3d Section of the General Staff
Department, Italian Army, performing services of the utmost importance
in connection with the struggle against the common enemy. The warm
spirit of cooperation which he constantly displayed in his dealings with
the American authorities was a potent factor in cementing the cordial
relations between the Italian Army and the American forces serving in
Italy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
TASSONI, GIULIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Giulio Tassoni, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. General Tassoni Commanded with distinction
the 4th Italian Army, performing duties of great importance with
conspicuous success. His high military attainments and the able
leadership were an important factor in the victorious termination of the
struggle against the common enemy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
TOMMASI, DONATO ANTONIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Donato Antonio Tommasi, Lieutenant
General, Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished
service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the
United States, during World War I. As Judge Advocate General of the
Italian Army, General Tommasi performed his exacting duties with high
conceptions of justice and loyal devotion to the common cause. By his
unfailing desire to aid the American forces in every possible way he did
much to further the harmonious relations which existed between the two
armies.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
TONI, RENZO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Renzo Toni, Lieutenant Colonel, Italian
Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a
position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States,
during World War I, in services to the allied and associated Governments
as Chief of Staff, Italian Section, Supreme War Council.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
TROIANI, ETTORE
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Ettore Troiani, Lieutenant Colonel,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Chief of R. Section, Intelligence
Department, Lieutenant Colonel Troiani performed his important duties
with rare skill and untiring energy. Always ready to aid the American
authorities with all the facilities at his command, he did much toward
making possible the efficient cooperation of the American forces with
the Italian Army.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
VACCHELLI, NICOLA
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Nicola Vacchelli, Brigadier General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Chief of General Staff Department,
Italian Army, General Vacchelli played an important part in bringing
about the successful termination of the common struggle against the
Central Powers by his distinguished services in a duty of great
responsibility. Ever ready to aid the American forces in Italy by all
the means at his disposal, he was an important factor in maintaining the
harmonious relations between the American and Italian authorities.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
ZACCONE, VITTORIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Vittorio Zaccone, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. General Zaccone rendered invaluable services
to the common cause as Quartermaster General, Italian Army, displaying
keen foresight and notable executive ability. By his ardent desire to
assist the American forces in every possible way he was a potent factor
in fostering the spirit of cooperation which marked the relations of the
Italian and American Armies.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
ZANGHIERI, GIOVANNI
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Giovanni Zanghieri, Lieutenant Colonel,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Chief of P. of W. Department, Lieutenant
Colonel Zanghieri performed highly exacting duties with unflagging
energy and marked executive ability. At all times he aided the American
authorities in every way possible, thereby assisting materially in
furthering the cordial relations between the Italian Army and the
American forces serving in Italy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
ZUGARO, FULVIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Fulvio Zugaro, Colonel, Italian Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of
great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during
World War I. Charged with highly responsible duties as Chief of
Organization and Demobilization Department, Italian Army, Colonel Zugaro
displayed eminent administrative ability and rendered services of great
value to the common cause. By his broad-minded spirit of cooperation and
unfailing courtesy he did much toward promoting the harmony which marked
the relations between the Italian Army and the American forces serving
in Italy.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
ZUPELLI, VITTORIO
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Army
Distinguished Service Medal to Vittorio Zupelli, Lieutenant General,
Italian Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in
a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United
States, during World War I. As Secretary of State for War, General
Zupelli performed highly responsible duties with conspicuous ability and
devoted loyalty, thereby meriting a large share of the credit for the
success of our common cause. The unbroken harmony which marked the
relations of the American and Italian military authorities was in no
small degree a reflection of the war spirit of cooperation which he
constantly manifested.
War Department, General Orders No.
126 (1919)
