The Archive · 1936

Valiant Services

'The citation of Capt. Rowan' Diploma and he also received the Nicaraguan Medal of Distinction differed slightly from the others, as his award was for valiant services rendered the Republic. As Quartermaster in the military department of Nuera Segovia (November 30, 1931, to July 31, 1932), during a period when bandits were operating most actively, he reorganized the section order to supply effectively the posts and combat patrols. He also assured prompt payment to the troops. There were nineteen outposts and five combat patrols and

moral In these he Kept a high standard of The Awards Col, Price, now Commander of the Fourth U.S. Marines, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit and Diploma, for services rendered to the Nicaraguan Government as director of election of the supreme authorities in that country, where he remained from 1928 {o'1982. "His final ost was Acting President of the The award to First-Sergeant M. Grieco, then a Gunnery-Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, was the Fresidental Medal of Merit and Diploma, an award on the same footing as that given to Col. C.F.

Price. He was In Nicaragua during the disastrous earthquake in the district of Managua,.on March 31, 1991. He immediately. started. a.refugee camp in the National Military

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