(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral James Paul Stewart, 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 Commander Pacific Area and THIRD Coast Guard District, from 1981to 1982. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Stewart 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.