This medal was awarded to Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault on December the 2nd, 1947, for his service as a command general of the 14th Air Force and the American Volunteer group in China during World War II.

 Display Status

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Gold U.S. Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Obverse: relief of American eagle in center of medal surrounded by blue enamel ring; Reverse: relief of a trident surrounded by wreath; medal attached to ribbon by 5 point white enamel star with anchor in center; blue silk ribbon with single yellow stripe down center. Dimensions 3-D: 3.8 x 1.3 x 7.6cm (1 1/2 x 1/2 x 3 in.)
 Materials Medal - Bronze
Ribbon - Silk
 Inventory Number A19630378000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Anna Chennault Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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