commendations

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Tietjens was awarded several commendations during his career, including a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and an Iraq campaign medal, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024

Among his other awards were commendations from the Overseas Press Club; the National Headliners Club; the VFW’s first Gold Medal for national security reporting; and the Department of Defense medal for distinguished public service.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 10, 2023

The annual amateur competition attracted more than 700 entries from 34 countries, with a total of 24 images receiving commendations this year.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023

Such unsought and spontaneous commendations of the great southern partisan by northern men during the heat of sectional agitation are extraordinarily strong proofs of his high character as well as great genius.

From The Brothers' War by Reed, John Calvin