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	Distinguished Service Cross (USA) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross (Navy and Marine Corps) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force).
		The Distinguished Service Cross was introduced in January 1918 by President Woodrow Wilson and formalized by the United States Congress on July 9, 1918.
		This decoration should not be confused with the Distinguished Service Medal, which recognizes meritorious service to the government of the United States (as a senior military officer or government official) rather than individual acts of bravery (as a member of the United States Army).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Distinguished_Service_Cross_(USA) (411 words)

	Distinguished Service Cross (USA) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Actions which merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree to be above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations but not meeting the criteria for the (The highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty') Medal of Honor.
		The Distinguished Service Cross was introduced in January 1918 by President (28th President of the United States; led the United States in World War I and secured the formation of the League of Nations (1856-1924)) Woodrow Wilson and formalized by the (The legislature of the United States government) United States Congress on July 9, 1918.
		Multiple awards of the Distinguished Service Cross are denoted by (A United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before) oak leaf clusters.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/D/Di/Distinguished_Service_Cross_(USA)3.htm (421 words)

	WWI Foreign Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Joseph Bourdu, Master Gunner, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Le Ruddin, Vosges, France, June 15, 1918, while a battalion of the 11th Infantry was halted on the road near Le Ruddin, Vosges, it came under heavy shell fire from a German battery.
		The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lucien Diot, Aspirant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the region of St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918.
		The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Maroel Lorans, Captain of Infantry, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action during the Battle of the Ourcq, July 26 to August 2, 1918.
	www.homeofheroes.com /verify/1_Citations/dsc_05wwi_Foreign.html (12681 words)

	Encyclopedia: Distinguished Service Cross (USA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Air Force Cross was originally entitled the “Distinguished Service Cross (Air Force)”, and was first proposed in 1947 after the creation of the United States Air Force as a separate armed service.
		This decoration should not be confused with the Disinguished Service Medal, which recognizes meritorious service to the government of the United States (as a senior military officer or government official) rather than individual acts of bravery (as a member of the United States Army).
		This article concerns Distinguished Service Medals which are issued by the United States of America.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Distinguished-Service-Cross-(USA) (939 words)

	Army Times - News - More News
		At a ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes on Friday, the Army is presenting to Lawrence the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest military award for valor, for rescuing the crew of a downed helicopter while under heavy fire near the village of Tay Ninh on Oct. 5, 1971.
		He began researching the matter and soon discovered that the completed paperwork for the Distinguished Service Cross, dated May 1, 1972, was in Lawrence’s files at the National Archives.
		Lawrence is one of 846 soldiers who received the Distinguished Service Cross for Vietnam service, according to Army records.
	www.armytimes.com /story.php?f=1-292925-744809.php (634 words)

	Distinguished Service Cross
		The first style Distinguished Service Cross was struck in bronze and is one and seven-eighths inches in height and one and five-eighths inches wide.
		The second style Distinguished Service Cross is a modification of the first style; it has a sculptured inner cross mounted on a flat cross with decorative, fluted edges.
		Centered upon the cross is a circular wreath of laurel with a bowknot at the bottom from which flows the back of the scroll, joining the arms of the cross.
	www.foxfall.com /fmd-army-dsc.htm (733 words)

	American Medals
		The Distinguished Service Cross Second only to the Medal of Honor for Army personnel, this decoration was created by executive order on January 2 1918 and authorized by Congress on July 9, 1918.
		In this form, the arms of the cross were ornamented with oak leaves, the eagle was mounted on a diamond-shaped plaque, and the scroll bore the words "E Pluribus Unum", rather than the present-day "For Valor".
		The Army Distinguished Service Medal Designed by Captain Aymar Embury, the designer of the Distinguished Service Cross, this medal was confirmed by an Act of Congress dated July 9, 1918.
	www.gwpda.org /medals/usamedl/usa.html (1596 words)

	Arthur Brooks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A graduate of the Massachussetts Institute of Technology, Brooks joined the United States Air Service in September 1917.
		Instead, he was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross.
		Brooks' SPAD XIII was restored and is on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Distinguished Service Cross
	www.theaerodrome.com /aces/usa/brooks.html (132 words)

	Distinguished Service Cross (USA) - Wikipedia
		Das Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), eine Medaille, die nur vom amerikanischen Präsidenten verliehen werden kann, wurde am 9.
		Der Orden wird an Personen der amerikanischen Armee, die sich durch besondere Tapferkeit profiliert haben, trotzdem aber nicht die Medal of Honor verdienen, verliehen.
		Das Distinguished Service Cross kann sowohl an Soldaten, als auch an Zivilisten, die ihren Dienst in der Armee ausüben, verliehen werden, wobei letztere nur ausgezeichnet werden, wenn sich die USA im Kriegszustand befindet.
	de.wikipedia.org /wiki/Distinguished_Service_Cross_(USA) (185 words)

	Marsha Johnson Evans Named Red Cross President and CEO
		Evans, who currently heads the Girl Scouts of the USA and also had a distinguished 29-year military career, was chosen after an intensive five-month search conducted by the Red Cross Board of Governors, who considered input from Red Cross chapters and field units from around the country.
		Evans is no stranger to public service — she wore the uniform of the United States Navy for close to three decades and Girl Scout green for the past four years.
		Evans comes to the Red Cross from the Girl Scouts of the USA, where she served as national executive director for four years.
	www.redcross.org /news/other/arcpersonnel/020627evans.html (993 words)

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		General Orders 81, W.D., 1919 Resident of France Diot, Lucien Aspirant, French Army Pilot, 219th Escadrille, French Air Service Date of Action: September 12, 1918 Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Lucien Diot, Aspirant, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the region of St. Mihiel, France, September 12, 1918.
		On another occasion he braved the dangers of terrific hostile fire by going ahead of the battalion into a village and aiding the sick and wounded among the inhabitants, disregarding the fact that he was suffering agony from the effects of gas.
		General Orders 81, W.D., 1919 Resident of France Vallois, Robert Captain of Air Service, French Army Observer, 16th Pursuit Group, French Air Service Date of Action: September 12, 1918 Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Robert Vallois, Captain of Air Service, French Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Thiaucourt, France.
	www.homeofheroes.com /verify/books/02_DSC-WWI-Foreign.doc (13942 words)

	Medals of the USA
		It was awarded for honourable service for active duty at any time between 6 April 1917 and 11 November 1918.
		It was also awarded for service between 12 November 1918 and 5 August 1919, with the American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia, and was awarded to the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia between 23 November 1918 and 1 April 1920.
		Service clasps were awarded to personnel who served overseas in one of the following areas and were not entitled to a battle clasp:
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-medals/usa.htm (222 words)

	George S. Patton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		During his service, Patton, accompanied by ten soldiers of the 6th Infantry Regiment, killed General Julio Cardenas/, commander of Villa's personal bodyguard.
		He took part in the St. Mihiel offensive/ of September 1918 and was wounded by machine gun fire as he sought assistance for tanks that were mired in the mud.
		For his service in the Meuse-Argonne operations, Patton received a Purple Heart, a Distinguished Service Cross (USA)Distinguished Service Cross/ and was given a battlefield promotion to a full colonel.
	www.infothis.com /find/George_S._Patton (3042 words)

	Search Details - Veterans Affairs Canada
		Distinguished Service Order (George V), London Gazette 30 March 1915, Distinguished Service Cross (George V), London Gazette 8 March 1918 and Bar -London Gazette 11 July 1940.
		During the First World War he was decorated with the Distinguished Service Order, the first ever given to a Canadian, and the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in action.
		Following the action which won him the Victoria Cross, he was proceeding to England when the plane he was in crashed and he was killed.
	www.vac-acc.gc.ca /remembers/sub.cfm?source=collections/virtualmem/Detail&casualty=2495305 (441 words)

	Brief History of the 89th Division U
		Citation: When his battalion, of which he had just taken command, was halted by machinegun fire from the front and left flank, he picked up the rifle of a dead soldier and, calling on his men to follow led the advance across a stream, waist deep, in the face of the machinegun fire.
		The Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to those named below by the President, or in the name of the President by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, for extraordinary heroism in action with the enemy.
		The Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to those named below by the President for exceptionally meritorious service in duty of great responsibility, in time of war.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/mo/county/stlouis/89thdivision/89th-history.htm (3848 words)

	The Flying Keys biography .ms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fred was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (USA), and Al earned a Distinguished Flying Cross (USA), a Distinguished Service Cross (USA), an Air Medal, a Distinguished Service Cross (UK) and seven Bronze Star Medal's for participating in combat.
		They both had distinguished careers--Al remained in the Air Force until his retirement in 1960 at the rank of full Colonel and Fred ran the Key Brothers Flying Service at Key Field until his death in 1971.
		The cutoff valve developed for the Keys by A.D. Hunter was an important innovation for national defense, being the precursor of those used by modern tanker airplanes, such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, that keep bomber and fighter aircraft in the air.
	the-flying-keys.biography.ms (315 words)

	Hall of Distinguished Alumni (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		At Rutgers, Robert Kelley was a leader, distinguished in both academics and athletics: Co-captain of the varsity football and lacrosse teams, AF-ROTC Wing Commander, and Distinguished Military Graduate.
		In 1998, he served as chairman of the board of Kids Voting USA and from 1999 to 2001 was president of the Freedoms Foundation.
		His many decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, eight Air Medals, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, and the Gallantry Cross with Palm.
	www.alumni.rutgers.edu /hda/hda.php?show=54 (177 words)

	FSSFHomepage01
		For meritorious service in combat, from 2 January 1944 to 18 January 1944, on Mount Majo, Italy.
		Assuming command of the 2d Battalion, 2d Regiment, First Special Service Force when other officers had become casualties, Major Waters and his men, just prior to crossing the line of departure, were subjected to intense machine gun fire and deadly concentrations of artillery.
		First man in his section to cross the canal, he located the machine guns where were defending that position on the German Section.
	www.execulink.com /~kiska/FSSFHomepage.index.html (15131 words)

	First World War.com - Who's Who - Lloyd Hamilton
		Hamilton, who was born on 13 June 1894 in Troy, New York the son of a Methodist minister, enlisted with the U.S. Air Service with America's entry into the war in April 1917, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant.
		The recipient of both the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), both awarded for a bombing raid upon a German airfield in Varssenaere on 13 August 1918, Hamilton is buried in Bomy, France.
		The USA suffered 57,476 fatal army casualties during the war.
	www.firstworldwar.com /bio/hamilton_lloyd.htm (115 words)

	Distinguished-Service Cross (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		of Honor the Distinguished Service Cross and the distinguished service
		brothers, Richard and Logan, are listed in it as receiving the distinguished service cross.
		USA military: Great White Fleet - Atlantic Fleet bound for the Pacific, Dec 16, 1907
	clanboyd.info /military/dsc (296 words)

	Silver Cross Balmoral Pram (Heritage Collection)
		Famed the world over, the story of Silver Cross began 128 years ago with a single pram, which came to be known by many as the finest baby carriage ever made.
		Each Silver Cross carried with it the history of the family to whom it belonged, and those stories were related with each passing down of the pram.
		Silver Cross prams are simply the finest in the world as you can see by the distinguished list of Silver Cross owners.
	www.strollerdepot.com /moreinfo.php?SKU=1516 (625 words)

	Warrant Officer (WO2) Keith PAYNE VC
		The Australian Government took a decision not to participate in the award of the QEII Golden Jubilee medal and so it is to be treated and worn as a foreign award.
		Keith Payne was born at Ingham, Queensland, on 30 August 1933.
		He received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star from the United States and the Republic of Vietnam awarded Payne the Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-vc/payne-vc.htm (1125 words)

	Faculty, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland
		Tony Barbieri joined the journalism faculty at the University of Maryland in the summer of 2005 to become director of the school’s Capital News Service public affairs reporting program in Annapolis and taught the ethics course as an adjunct professor during the spring semester.
		As director of computer-assisted reporting at The Washington Post, he was part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for a 1998 series on the use of deadly force by the D.C. police.
		While on sabbatical leave in 1996, she worked for washingtonpost.com, the online news service of The Washington Post, and is now considered an authority in the emerging field of online editing.
	www.journalism.umd.edu /faculty (3522 words)

	AT&T Helps Red Cross Prepare for Emergencies during Olympics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		And thanks in large part to the generosity of AT&T Wireless, the American Red Cross is in place to help ensure the safety and security of the hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents set to enjoy the Olympic experience.
		AT&T Wireless' generosity made it possible for the Red Cross to blanket the Salt Lake City region with more than 700 volunteers who are manning first aid stations, staffing emergency operations centers, and standing by with pre-positioned disaster supplies that can be distributed immediately in the event of a major crisis.
		They have also sponsored a fourth-quarter 2001 cause marketing promotion in which they invited their customers to donate rebates to the Red Cross.
	www.redcross.org /press/disaster/ds_pr/020212utahatt.html (642 words)

	Leonard A. Funk, Jr. - First Sergeant, United States Army
		His service with the airborne unit took him through Belgium, across the Rhine River in Germany, to the banks of Elbe River where the unit waited to enter Berlin as the war came to an end.
		It was here that the 5-foot 5-inch Funk earned Distinguished Service Cross for leading his men in an attack on enemy strong point.
		In addition to Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross, he had earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /lafunk.htm (1154 words)

	Distinguished Service Cross (USA) Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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	USATODAY.com - Decorated Vietnam veteran admits forging award (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Bruce Cotta, 56, agreed to perform 100 hours of community service and contribute $5,000 to the Army Emergency Relief Fund to avoid prosecution, U.S. Attorney Margaret Curran said.
		Cotta told the FBI he bought the medal after the Army twice rejected his application for a Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award.
		He said he then forged papers that would go along with a Distinguished Service Cross and sent them to Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I. Kennedy presented the bogus Distinguished Service Cross — the Army's second-highest honor — to Cotta in a ceremony in 2000.
	www.usatoday.com /news/nation/2003-07-24-medal-forgery_x.htm (462 words)

	National Safety Council - Your Safety&Health Leader for 90 Years
		This BusinessWeek special section (.pdf; 1.6 MB) addresses the business case for safety, the financial impact of both on and off-the-job injuries, and the emerging safety and health issues confronting a 21st century global workplace.
		The award is the highest honor bestowed on an individual safety professional by the NSC in recognition of outstanding service to the field of safety.
		The NSC will award its 2006 Green Cross for Safety Medallion to DuPont.
	www.nsc.org (383 words)

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