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Division, through his intimate knowledge of staff duties and the requirements of troops of the line, Colonel Trott organized a staff which insured efficient cooperation in combat. His ability was shown in sound tactical directions to his division, which insured successes in four offensive operations.
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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 (Infantry) Clement Augusta Trott, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of
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Division, and Trott had the opportunity to participate in the planning and execution of large-scale
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