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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Corporal Frederick J. Liesmann, United States Army, for most conspicuous gallantry as a member of Company M, 38th Infantry Regiment, in action near San Juan de Bocboc, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 1 July 1900.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898
    D.S.M. issued in lieu of the Certificate of Merit under the provisions of the act of Congress July 9, 1918)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal in lieu of the Certificate of Merit previously issued to Corporal Frederick J. Liesmann, United States Army, for distinguished service as a member of Company B, 16th Infantry Regiment, in battle at Santiago, Cuba, on 1 July 1898.