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Distinguished Unit Citation |
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The
Distinguished Unit Citation, (now called Presidential Unit Citation) is
awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and allies for
extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after 7
December 1941 (the date of the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the start of
American involvement in World War II). The unit must display such
gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing
its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to
set it apart from and above other units participating in the same
campaign.
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Since its
inception by Executive Order on 26 February 1942, retroactive to 7
December 1941, to 2008, the Presidential Unit Citation has been awarded
in such conflicts as World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Iraq War,
Afghanistan War and the Cold War. On 3 November 1966, the
Distinguished Unit Citation was renamed the Presidential Unit Citation.
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The degree of
heroism required is the same as that which would warrant award of the
Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross to an
individual. In some cases, one or more individuals within the unit may
have also been awarded personal recognitions for their contribution to
the actions for which their entire unit was awarded a Presidential Unit
Citation.
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(INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE McCHORD AIR MUSEUM) |
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Distinguished Unit Citations
Earned
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Sardinia, 30 July 1943 |
Italy, 30 January 1944
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