Case, Medal, Exceptional Civilian Service, U.S. Air Force, Charles S. Draper
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This medal was part of the United States Air Force Exceptional Civilian Service award given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper in 1967. The award recognizes exceptionally distinguished service and accomplishments with significant Air Force-wide impact and is the highest award granted to a civilian. As set forth in the accompanying citation, Dr. Draper received the award for his service from 1962-1967 as a member of the Division Advisory Group, Ballistic Systems Command and his contributions to "assuring United States ballistic missile systems superiority." Dr. Draper also received this award in 1951, 1960, and 1969. Dr. Draper donated a collection of his awards, including this medal, to the National Collection in 1974.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Manufacturer
Not Known Dimensions
3-D: 16.7 × 8.3 × 2.9cm (6 9/16 × 3 1/4 × 1 1/8 in.)
Storage: 21.6 × 13.3 × 7.6cm (8 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 3 in.) Materials
Plastic
Synthetic Fabric
Paper
Adhesive
Copper Alloy
Enamel Inventory Number
A19800532002
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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