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		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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