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From the PA National Guard

The Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal shall be awarded by the Governor to commissioned officers of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Naval Militia, Pennsylvania Guard, Pennsylvania Naval Militia or of the military and naval forces of the United States, in recognition of meritorious service beyond the call of the normal dictates of duty to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This award will ordinarily be awarded on the recommendation of the Governor or of a general officer. All recommendations for this award, except those of the Governor, must be forwarded to the Governor through the Department of Military Affairs. The recommendation shall specifically show that at the time of the rendition of such service the person recommended was on duty of great responsibility.

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