Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Clarke McCurdy Brintnall, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, from 1986 to 1988. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Brintnall reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.





