(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Thomas Reece Sargent, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1970 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Sargent culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.