勋章与嘉奖
历史
国会在1942年设立了该奖项，旨在表彰第二次世界大战期间的美国军队和外国伙伴。它的设计初衷是填补高级英勇勋章与针对高级领导人的常规成就奖项之间的空白。对于外国领导人和盟军将军，这枚勋章被设计为四个不同的等级，从军团勋章（Legionnaire）到首席指挥官（Chief Commander）不等。美国军人获得这枚勋章时则不分等级，无论其军衔或职位高低。几十年来，它已成为表彰长期卓越领导力的主要方式之一，用以奖励那些为国家国防和安全做出持久贡献的军事人员。
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Dwight Eisenhower
Who Was Dwight D. Eisenhower?
The Supreme Allied Commander who led the liberation of Western Europe during World War II.
Larry Thorne
Who Was Larry Thorne, the Soldier Who Fought Under Three Flags?
Larry Thorne was a legendary soldier who fought against the Soviet Union in three different armies before becoming a U.S. Green Beret.
Robert Worley
Who Was Major General Robert F. Worley and How Did He Serve in Vietnam?
Major General Robert F. Worley was a highly decorated Air Force pilot and commander who lost his life while serving in South Vietnam in 1968.
Chesty Puller
Who was the Marine who led the breakout at Chosin Reservoir?
The Marine colonel who kept the 1st Marine Division fighting through the freezing Chosin Reservoir breakout.