distinguished service medal

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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

Some had served within shelling distance of the front, including Banker, whom the Army awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in occupied Germany.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2019

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