Christopher Cortez entered military service after graduating from Marietta College in Ohio. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.
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Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher Cortez, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Christopher Cortez, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Cortez reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Christopher Cortez, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Cortez reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher Cortez, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher Cortez, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Christopher Cortez, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.