Horace Hobbs (Class of 1897) was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism during the Philippine Insurrection in 1905 and the Silver Cross for gallantry in France during World War I. He wrote “Kris and Krag: Adventures among the Moros of the Southern Philippine Islands” which is recognized as a classic work on the little-documented Philippine Insurrection.

Military Honors & Valor

1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division, Fifth Corps
Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action at Pala’s Cotta, Island of Jolo, Philippine Islands during the Philippine Insurrection.

1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division AEF
Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Infantry Regiment A.E.F. in action near Beaumont, France

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