Navy Distinguished Service Medal

	awarded By	United States Navy
	type	Medal
	for	"distinguishing oneself with exceptional meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility
	status	Currently Awarded
	established	4 February 1919
	first Award	Brigadier General Charles A Doyen , USMC 13 March 1919
	higher	Army - Distinguished Service Cross <br> Navy - Navy Cross <br> Air Force - Air Force Cross
	same	Distinguished Service Medal: Defense , Army , Navy , Air Force , Coast Guard
	lower	Silver Star

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