Distinguished Service Medal
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U.S. Military. a decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious performance of a duty of great responsibility.
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British Military. a decoration awarded for distinguished conduct in war. D.S.M.
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His combat awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the highest noncombat award; the Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star with a V for combat valor, and a Purple Heart.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal as a retirement award.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
The military awarded him the Distinguished Service Medal.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 6, 2019
His other military honors included three awards of the Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Silver Star, four awards of the Legion of Merit, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2018
The following awards have also been made: To receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
From New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 2, May, 1915 April-September, 1915 by Various
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