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The Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, also known as the Texas Distinguished Service Medal, is the fifth highest military decoration that can be conferred to a service member of the Texas Military Forces. [1] Subsequent decorations are conferred by a white enameled five-pointed star trimmed in gold device. [2]
The Texas Military Department medal and ribbon awards are governed by the Texas Government Code (Chapter 437, Subchapter H) and Joint Force Texas Regulation (1-07). [2] [1] Because Texas Military Forces existence is authorized under Title 32 of the United States Code, wear and precedence of medals and ribbons on the service uniform and duty uniform is governed by the United States Department ...
Pages in category "Companions of the Distinguished Service Order" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 2,353 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
Recipients of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor (15 P) Pages in category "Awards and decorations of the Texas Military Forces" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total.
This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (United States). It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all recipients.
In order of precedence, some civil awards may be authorized for wear on Texas military uniforms after awards and decorations of the Texas Military Forces. The following is a list of awards currently issued by the Texas government:
Private Marcelino Serna (April 26, 1896 – February 29, 1992) was a Mexican who enlisted as an American soldier and settled from El Paso, Texas. [1] He became one of the most decorated soldiers from Texas in World War I. Serna was the first Hispanic to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) [2] is a military decoration of the United States Army that is presented to soldiers who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional.