The American Defense Service Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces, established by Executive Order 8808, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on June 28, 1941. The medal was inte
Medals awarded to Douglas Alan Clark; the American Defense Service Medal is second from right, with an "A" Device, indicating belligerent contact with Axis Powers in the Atlantic Ocean between June 22 and December 7, 1941.
John T. Selden
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John Taylor Selden was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He commanded the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War and later Marine Corps Base
Major General Selden, USMC
During operations to clear the enemy from the shores of Borgen Bay, New Britain; BG Lemuel C. Shepherd, (left) 1st Marine Division assistant commander, confers with COL John T. Selden (5th Marines).
MG John T. Selden, Base CG, congratulates Sgt. Reckless on a job well done, as the wonder horse returns to her home stomping grounds, Camp Pendleton. Reckless is accompanied by her owner, 1stLt Eric T. Pederson. November 1954.