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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