Distinguished Service Cross

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The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the 7th Cavalry, for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree to be above those required for all other 7th Cavalry combat decorations but not meeting the criteria for the Medal of Honor.

Creation and History

The Distinguished Service Cross was first awarded during World War I. In addition, a number of awards were made for actions before World War I. In many cases, these were to soldiers who had received a Certificate of Merit for gallantry which, at the time, was the only other honor besides the Medal of Honor the Army could award. Others were belated recognition of actions in the Philippines, on the Mexican Border and during the Boxer Rebellion.

Ribbon

Medal

Awarding

The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the 7th Cavalry, distinguishes himself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the 7th Cavalry; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing/foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the 7th Cavalry is not a belligerent party. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his comrades. For actions during clan wars/battles that are above the call of duty.

Description

A cross of bronze, 2 inches in height and 1 13/16 inches in width with an eagle on the center and a scroll below the eagle bearing the inscription "FOR VALOR". On the reverse side, the center of the cross is circled by a wreath with a space for engraving the name of the recipient.

The ribbon bar is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes; 1/8 inch Old Glory Red 67156; 1/16 inch White 67101; 1 inch Imperial Blue 67175; 1/16 inch White and 1/8 inch Old Glory Red.

Recipients

Name	Rank	Date of Citation	Notes/Citation
Plumbly	General	2003-04-1	For Extroardinary Heroism in action against hostile enemy forces, the United Fighting Force clan, this action resulted in a smashing victory for the 7th Cavalry.[1]
Plumbly	General	2005-12-1	For Extroardinary Heroism in action against hostile enemy forces, the TBC clan, this action resulted in a smashing victory for the 7th Cavalry.[2]
Hilty	Lieutenant Colonel	2008-08-31	For acts of selfless heroism and devotion that resulted the removal of potential security threats to the 7th Cavalry.[3]
Mik0z	Brigadier General	2008-08-31	For acts of exceptional heroism in assisting in the defense of the 7th Cavalry base of operations.[4]
Krazee	Brigadier General	2008-08-31	For acts of exceptional heroism in assisting in the defense of the 7th Cavalry comunication systems preventing serious dammage.[5]
Scout	Major	2008-08-31	For acts of exceptional heroism in assisting in the defense of the 7th Cavalry comunication systems preventing serious dammage.[6]
Dawg	General	2009-06-20	For acts of bravery and personal sacrifice in leading a charge while facing superior numbers, his action resulted in a overall victory for 7th Cavalry.[7]
Winter	Major	2009-07-28	For acts of galantry and interpidity at risk for life above and beyond the call of duty that led his trooops to a victory against the 101st Airborn Unit.[8]
Detroit	Captain	2009-07-28	For acts of galantry and interpidity at risk for life above and beyond the call of duty that led his trooops to a victory against the 101st Airborn Unit.[9]
Unix	General	2009-08-02	For acts of galantry and interpidity at risk for life above and beyond the call of duty that led his trooops to a victory against the 101st Airborn Unit. [10]
InvisiRodent	Private First Class	2009-08-02	For outstanding meritorious performance and dedication to the top 100 voting. Due to devotion and dedication the 7th Cavalry cracked 1200 for the monthly total.[11]
Mark	Sergeant Major	2009-08-16	For acts of selfless heroism, utilizing his skill as a Rangers alone and armed only with a pistol he was able eliminate all remaning forces and extracted the bomb, thus resulted in victory for the 7th Cavalry.[12]
Dawg	General	2009-10-16	For acts of selfless heroism and devotion during a Sniper Recon Mission, managed to crawl over 1.5 kilometers of open terrain while wounded and relaying valuable information. Then commendered an ennemy Hind Helicopter and was shot down during a attempt to exfiltrate.[13]