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

DeWine presented the 77-year-old Bluford with the Ohio Distinguished Service Medal at an Ohio Statehouse ceremony.

From Washington Times • Feb. 20, 2020

Now close beside him in that silent land lay the superbly-built Australian, whom I had so often visited in the adjoining hospital, and whom our general had promised to recommend for "The Distinguished Service Medal."

From With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back by Lowry, Edward P.