distinguished service medal

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Dr. Naderi received NASA’s highest award, the Distinguished Service Medal, and an Ellis Island Medal of Honor for distinguished contributions to American society.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

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

Besides the Victoria Cross, received by Holbrook himself, his second in command, Lieutenant Sydney T. Winn, received the Distinguished Service Order, and each of the fourteen members of the crew received the Distinguished Service Medal.

From The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)