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Decorations and Awards

American

Congressional Medal of Honor

1

(Sgt. Ralph G. Neppel)

Distinguished Service Medal

1

Distinguished Service Cross

5

Legion of Merit

5

Silver Stars

798

Soldier's Medal

34

Bronze Star Medal

7,776

Purple Heart

4,747

Medical Badge

271

Meritorious Service Unit Plaque

20

Air Medal

106

British

Distinguished Service Order

2

Military Cross

7

Distinguished Conduct Medal

2

Military Medal

7

French

Legion D'honneur (Au Grade D'officier)

1

Legion D'honneur (Au Grade D'chevalier)

8

Croix de Guerre Avec Etoil De Vermeil

12

Croix de Guerre Avec Palme

17

Croix de Guerre Avec Etoile D'argent

12

(Number of awards made to the 83rd Division through and including General Order 228)


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