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
Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria awarded for bravery and lifesaving. "See also List of Austrian Honours awarded to Heads of State and Royals" Below a list with names of all Grand Star recipients and other notable recipients, in chronological order with the year of award in brackets: Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria The Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria () is a national honour awarded by the Republic of Austria. The decoration is awarded in 15 grades and is Austria's highest national honour. The "Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria" was established