DECORATIONS UNITED STATES ARMY, 1862-1926

extracts from statutes authorizing the congressional medal of honor, the distinguished-service cross, and the distinguished-service medal, explanatory notes, an alphabetical list of awards of the congressional medal of honor (awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy), an alphabetical list of awards of the distinguished-service cross in national groups (awarded for extraordinary heroism in action under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918) to