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To: Tallguy

Prior to World War I, the Medal of Honor was it. The Distinguished Service Cross and the Navy Cross were added in 1918. The Silver Star started out as a citation star on the campaign ribbon in WWI, but became a full medal in the 30’s. The Distinguished Flying Cross was established in the 20’s and the Bronze Star and Air Medal are World War II additions.


28 posted on 03/19/2014 10:37:10 AM PDT by centurion316
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To: centurion316

Thanks, I was hoping somebody would fill-in the facts on when the other awards were adopted.


29 posted on 03/19/2014 10:58:58 AM PDT by Tallguy
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