Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Peter
McCown

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    10th Cavalry 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 First Sergeant Peter McCown, United States Army, for most conspicuous gallantry while serving as a member of Troop E, 10th Cavalry Regiment, in front of Santiago de Cuba, 1 July 1898.