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4 unusual facts about Defense Superior Service Medal


Gerald L. Miller

Awards he received during his career include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Kurt W. Tidd

Tidd's personal awards include Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, four Legions of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three Meritorious Service Medals, and four Navy Commendation Medals.

Linda J. Bird

Her personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various campaign and unit awards.

Robert L. Nabors

Major General Nabors received the Distinguished Service Medal, the military's third-highest award; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters; Bronze Star Medal; and the Presidential Support Badge.


Robert J. Natter

His awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3 awards), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (five awards), Bronze Star with Combat V, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V, and various unit and campaign awards.

Thomas H. Copeman III

Copeman has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (6 awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards), Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards), Navy Achievement Medal as well as various unit and campaign awards.

William Maxson

Maxson was awarded the Silver Star Medal, two AFD's, three Legions of Merit's, DSS and the DFC medal including around 15 more Air Force medal award's.


see also

Eleanor V. Valentin

Her personal decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (3); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3); and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.