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Photographer: Brian Scott
Taken: May 29, 2009
Caption: Military Heritage Plaza -
Row of Medals
Additional Description: From left to right: Army Distinguished Service Medal (awarded to any soldier who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Army, distinguishes himself or herself with exceptionally meritorious service to the United States in a duty of great responsibility); Navy/Marine Distinguished Service Medal (awarded to members of the Navy or Marine Corps who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States government in a duty of great responsibility); Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (awarded to any member of the United States Air Force who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility); Silver Star (awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying a higher award). (Description source: www.usamilitarymedals.com.)
Submitted: July 2, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p69127
File Size: 2.658 Megabytes

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