Author : War Dept Office of Adj General
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780788455421
Total Pages : 862 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (554 download)
Book Synopsis Decorations United States Army, 1862-1926 by : War Dept Office of Adj General
Download or read book Decorations United States Army, 1862-1926 written by War Dept Office of Adj General and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This massive work includes: extracts from statutes authorizing the congressional medal of honor, the distinguished-service cross, and the distinguished-service medal; explanatory notes; an alphabetical list of awards of the congressional medal of honor (awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy); an alphabetical list of awards of the distinguished-service cross in national groups (awarded for extraordinary heroism in action under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918) to: Americans, British, and French; and, an alphabetical list of awards of the distinguished-service medal in national groups (awarded for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services, in a position of great responsibility, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, except as otherwise indicated) to: Americans, Belgians, British, French, Italians, Japanese, citizens of other countries, and members of the Army, in lieu of the certificate of merit. Entries provide the full name of the subject, residence at entry into service, place of birth, rank, and the reason for the award. Some entries also list a general order number.