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Rochefort died in 1976. In 1985, he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. In 1986, he posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest military award during peacetime, for his cryptographic work in the period before the Battle of Midway.
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What type of medals were earned by the ANZAC's?
There were/are many medals ANZAC's can earn. They are: 1914 Star 1914-1915 Star 1939-1945 Star Afghanistan Medal Africa Star Air Crew Europe Star Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal Anzac Commemorative Medallion Atlantic Star Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 Australian Active Service Medal Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal Australian Defence Medal Australian General Service Medal for Korea Australian Service Medal Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 British War Medal 1914-20 Burma Star Commendation for Distinguished Service Commendation for Gallantry Conspicuous Service Cross Conspicuous Service Medal Defence Force Service Medal Defence Long Service Medal Defence Medal Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal France and Germany Star General Service Badge General Service Medal 1918-62 General Service Medal 1962 Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal International Force East Timor Medal Iraq Medal Italy Star King's South Africa Medal Korea Medal Medal for Gallantry Mercantile Marine Medal Meritorious Unit Citation Multinational Force and Observers Medal National Medal NATO Medal Naval General Service Medal Nursing Service Cross Order of Australia - Military Division Pacific Star Pingat Jasa Malaysia Queen's South Africa Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Reserve Force Decoration Reserve Force Medal Returned from Active Service Badge Rhodesia Medal Star of Gallantry Timor Leste Solidarity Medal UN Medal for Korea Unit Citation for Gallantry Victoria Cross for Australia Victory Medal Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal Vietnam Medal War Medal 1939-1945 For more information about the medals visit the Related Link.
What qualifies you as a decorated veteran?
A "Decorated Veteran", is anyone who received a "decoration", using AR 670-1 as a guide. in order of precedence U.S. military decorations. A decoration is an award given to an individual as a distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism, or meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. U.S. military decorations authorized for wear on Army uniforms are listed below in order of precedence.(1) Medal of Honor (Army, Navy, Air Force).(2) Distinguished Service Cross.(3) Navy Cross.(4) Air Force Cross.(5) Defense Distinguished Service Medal.(6) Distinguished Service Medal (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard).(7) Silver Star.(8) Defense Superior Service Medal.(9) Legion of Merit.(10) Distinguished Flying Cross.(11) Soldier's Medal.(12) Navy and Marine Corps Medal.(13) Airman's Medal.(14) Coast Guard Medal.(15) Bronze Star Medal.(16) Purple Heart.(17) Defense Meritorious Service Medal.(18) Meritorious Service Medal.(19) Air Medal.(20) Aerial Achievement Medal(21) Joint Service Commendation Medal.(22) Army Commendation Medal.(23) Navy Commendation Medal.(24) Air Force Commendation Medal.(25) Coast Guard Commendation Medal.(26) Joint Service Achievement Medal.(27) Army Achievement Medal.(28) Navy Achievement Medal.(29) Air Force Achievement Medal.(30) Coast Guard Achievement Medal.(31) Combat Action Ribbon.
How long did Lt Col Harold Moore serve in Vietnam?
Lt. Col. Harold Gregory Moore, also known as Hal Moore, served in the entire Vietnam Conflict. He is also the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion or merit (three times), and the Bronze Star/Medal (four times, three of which for valor). He has five children and 12 grand-children. He was married to the late Julia Compton-Moore, who died in 2004.
Most decorated marine in World War 2?
Chesty Puller Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star, Navy Cross,Legion of Merit, Air Medal, Distinguished Service Cross
Ed McMahon World War 2 service?
Ed McMahon was a US Marine Corps fighter pilot during WWII. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross (second only to the US Medal of Honor). He continued his service after the war in the Reserve, retiring as a Colonel.
When was Distinguished Public Service Medal created?
Distinguished Public Service Medal was created in 1951.
What is the Next highest military award after medal of honor?
Distinguished Service Cross, followed by Distinguished Service Medal
When was Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal created?
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal was created in 1949.
When was Defense Distinguished Service Medal created?
Defense Distinguished Service Medal was created on 1970-07-09.
When was Distinguished Service Medal - United States - created?
Distinguished Service Medal - United States - was created in 1918.
When was NASA Distinguished Service Medal created?
NASA Distinguished Service Medal was created on 1959-07-29.
What were colin Powell's military decorations?
Colin Powell received 4 Defense Distinguished Service Medals, 2 Army Distinguished Service Medals, 1 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, 1 Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal, 1 Navy Distinguished Service Medal, a Defense Superior Service Medal, 2 Legion of Merits, a Soldier's Medal, and a Purple Heart.
When was NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal created?
NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal was created on 1959-07-29.
When was Distinguished Service Medal - United Kingdom - created?
Distinguished Service Medal - United Kingdom - was created on 1914-10-14.
When was National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal created?
National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal was created on 1993-08-15.
When was National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal created?
National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal was created on 2008-10-01.
What medals are higher than the Silver Star?
These US Service Medals are all higher commendations than the Silver Star. In their Order of Precedence: 1. Medal of Honor 2. Service Cross Medals: Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Sevice Cross, Air Force Cross 3. Distinguished Service Medals: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distiguished Service Medal and Coast Guard Distinguished SErvice Medal. 4. Silver Star The Medal of Honor, Service Cross, Silver Star are awarded for different degrees of heroism in battle.
