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Huebner, Clarence Ralph

Date of birth:
November 24th, 1888 (Bushton/Kansas, United States)
Date of death:
September 23rd, 1972 (Washington, D.C., United States)
Buried on:
Arlington National Cemetery
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Clarence Huebner received the Distinguished Service Cross twice(both in 1920) and his first Army Distinguished Service Medal (1922) for his activities during the First World War.

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army
Awarded on:
June 15th, 1918
"For gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Captain Huebner commanding the 2nd Battalion after the death of Lieutenant Colonel Maxey, in the early part of the engagement, changed his P.C. under intense bombardment when his second had become untenable, exercised great coolness and determination and made correct and most important tactical decisions at critical moments and saw that the same were carried out."
Silver Citation Star
"For extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Cantigny, France, May 28 - 30, 1918. For three days Lieutenant Colonel Huebner withstood German assaults under intense bombardment, heroically exposing himself to fire constantly in order to command his battalion effectively, and although his command lost half its officers and 30 per cent of its men, he held his position and prevented a break in the line at that point."

War Department, General Orders No. 14
For extraordinary heroism in action while serving as Commanding Officer, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, A.E.F., near Soissons, France, July 18 - 23, 1918. Lieutenant Colonel Huebner displayed great gallantry, and, after all the officers of his battalion had become casualties, he reorganized his battalion while advancing, captured his objective and again reorganized his own and another battalion, carrying the line forward. He remained continuously on duty until wounded on the second day of the action."

War Department, General Orders No. 14 (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross)
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Captain, Major, and Lieutenant Colonel of the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, throughout its training and active operations in France, Lieutenant Colonel Huebner successfully commanded all echelons of the Regiment, participating with distinction in every engagement from Cantigny to Sedan, reorganizing his Regiment after its heavy losses in the first phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensives, and inspiring it with the will and dash that carried it to the heights of Sedan. By his sound tactical judgment, his unusual leadership, and indefatigable energy he contributed in a marked manner to the American Expeditionary Forces most conspicuous services in a position of great responsibility."

War Department, General Orders No. 56
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
HQ, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

War Department, General Orders No. 64
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This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award, wich was received during the First World War.
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant General
Awarded on:
June 10th, 1947
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 30 June 1944 to 13 December 1944 and from 15 January 1945 to 8 May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Huebner reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."

War Department, General Orders No. 52 (Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal)
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant General
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
HQ, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

With bronze palm.
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)

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