- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Maréchal de France (Marshal of France)
- Awarded on:
- 1918
"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 in Chief of the Allied Armies, 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 services 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