Selmer Tilleson
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Selmer Tilleson was an officer in the United States Army
during World War I
. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal
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His award citation reads:
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 First Lieutenant (Air Service) Selmer J. Tilleson, United States Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. First Lieutenant Tilleson served with distinction in the Supply Department, 3d Aviation Instruction Center, and later as Officer in Charge of the Aero Supply of that Center. He had under his supervision the care of and the issuing of more than 29,000 different kinds of spare parts and other airplane supplies. In addition to his loyalty and constant devotion to duty he showed marked ability in the handling of matters of the smallest detail without overlooking problems of the largest importance. By the orderly manner in which he conducted the enormous and complex duties of a supply officer at a post where there were usually more than 1,000 airplanes and more than 1,000 flying officers, he rendered service of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Tilleson was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin
, his official residence was listed as Clintonville, Wisconsin
.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. He was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal (Army)
The Distinguished Service Medal is a military award of the United States Army that is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great...
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His award citation reads:
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 First Lieutenant (Air Service) Selmer J. Tilleson, United States Army Air Service, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. First Lieutenant Tilleson served with distinction in the Supply Department, 3d Aviation Instruction Center, and later as Officer in Charge of the Aero Supply of that Center. He had under his supervision the care of and the issuing of more than 29,000 different kinds of spare parts and other airplane supplies. In addition to his loyalty and constant devotion to duty he showed marked ability in the handling of matters of the smallest detail without overlooking problems of the largest importance. By the orderly manner in which he conducted the enormous and complex duties of a supply officer at a post where there were usually more than 1,000 airplanes and more than 1,000 flying officers, he rendered service of inestimable value to the American Expeditionary Forces.
Tilleson was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Two other spellings of the name appear elsewhere, see Menomonee and Menominee. For the town, see Menomonie .Menomonie is a city in and the county seat of Dunn County in the western part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The city's population was 16,264 as of the 2010 census...
, his official residence was listed as Clintonville, Wisconsin
Clintonville, Wisconsin
Clintonville is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,736 at the 2000 census.- Geography :Clintonville is located at 44°37'27" North, 88°45'29" West ....
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