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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Martin A. Severson (MCSN: 0-4682), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    August 8 – December 31, 1951
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Martin A. Severson (MCSN: 0-4682), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 8 August through 31 December 1951.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    April 1 – May 24, 1952
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Martin A. Severson (MCSN: 0-4682), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea during the period from 1 April through 24 May 1952.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps 1861 – 1955 (Jane Blakeney)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Martin A. Severson (MCSN: 0-4682), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in Korea.