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				01-27-2002, 10:01 AM
			
			
			
		 
               
 The Legion of Merit -For exceptionally meritoriout conduct in
 the performance of outstanding service on
 November 7, 1942 Lt. Mike Powell, 1st
 Ranger Bn, rescued both a British and an
 American POW from a heavily fortified
 German outpost Lt. Powell's actions helped
 secure Allied victory during the landings
 of Operation Torch.
 
 Norwegian War Cross With Sword -
 For conspicuous bravery before the enemy,
 in aiding the defense of Norway, on
 February 12, 1943. Lt. Mike Powell, 1st
 Ranger Bn, recovered a much sought after
 Kriegsmarine officer personnel manifest
 from the U-529, shortly before the
 explosives he planetd scuttled the U-boat.
 
 American Campaign Medal-
 For meritorious conduct in the Invasion
 of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Lt. Mike
 Powell, 2nd Ranger Bn, survived the
 assault on Omaha Beach and went on to
 clear out a major German fortification,
 eliminating enemy gunners, and ultimately
 aiding in the securing of the D-1 exit
 near Vierville.
 
 The Good Conduct Medal-
 For dedicated service in the armed forces
 while the United States was at war, and
 for displaying conspicuous initiative on
 June 22, 1944. Lt. Mike Powell, 2nd Ranger
 Bn, singlehandedly destroyed two King
 Tiger tanks while on a special
 intelligence gathering mission for the OSS.
 
 Distinguished Service Cross-
 For exceptionally meritorious service to
 the government in a duty of great
 responsibility on August 20, 1944. Lt.
 Mike Powell, 2nd Ranger Bn, despite heavy
 enemy sniper activity, safeguarded the
 passage of all three members of a special
 tank crew through the streets of Landenau,
 near Brest.
 
 Army Commendation Medal-
 For heroism, meritorious achievement, and
 meritorious service on January 18, 1945.
 Lt. Mike Powell, 2nd Ranger Bn, under
 tremendous sniper fire at the train
 loading platform at the German stronghold
 Fort Schmerzen, protected the assault team
 with percise sniper fire, which consequently
 escaped with less than five casualties
 during disembarkment.
 
 Then depending on the difficulty level you
 played on you will get one of the following
 
 Bronze Star
 Silver Star
 Distinguished Service Medal
 
 There is also something called a
 European African Middle-Eastern
 Campaign Medal?????
 Maybe a casuality of cut-backs?
 
 Also in the pak files is a purple heart
 and soldiers medal, dunno how you get those
 
 
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