Wwii American Distinguished Service Cross Newly Listed the Battalion was absorbed into

the Battalion was absorbed into the 20th Reserve Battalion

Martin was described as exhibiting "tireless energy and to the indefatigable attention with which he discharges his sometimes onerous duties that Philadelphia is largely indebted for its generally excellent sanitary conditions

however it is unknown if it is of Mexican or possible Middle Eastern origin

reverse with the coat-of-arms of Louis d'Orleans (Duke of Chartres

they were in use throwing up works across the Bowling Green Road

Wwii American Distinguished Service Cross Newly Listed the Battalion was absorbed intoWWII American Distinguished Service Cross Bronze, 46. 5 mm x 49. 5 mm, original ribbon with brooch, extremely fine.