Puerto Ricans in the Vietnam War Cambodia from 1959 to April 30, 1975. Puerto Ricans served in different positions throughout the military as commanders, fighter pilots and common foot soldiers. Many of them distinguished themselves in combat and were awarded the highest honors conferred by the military. Five were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest United States military decoration; five were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), the second-highest military decoration of the United States Army; and two received the Navy Cross, the second-highest medal that can be awarded by the U.S. Navy. The Navy Cross is awarded to members of the U.S. Navy or
Military Medal for Gallantry edges and a 3-millimetre crimson central stripe. Subsequent awards of the medal are denoted by a metal disc bearing a Celtic triquetra design. There have only been eight recipients of the Military Medal for Gallantry, of which 6 have received it with Distinction (2nd class) and 2 with Merit (3rd class). by BQMS Ger O'Connor 54 Reserve Artillery Regiment Mullingar 2010 Military Medal for Gallantry The Military Medal For Gallantry (MMG) () is a military decoration awarded by the Government of Ireland. It is the highest award of the military awards and decorations of Ireland. Created in 1944, the Military