The United States Antarctic Expedition Medal is a combined military-civilian award that was authorized by the United States Congress on September 24, 1945 under Public Law 185 of the 79th Congress. Th
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Richard Harold Cruzen was a decorated United States Navy officer with the rank of Vice Admiral. A veteran of both World Wars, he is best known for his participation and leadership in Antarctic expedit
United States Antarctic Expedition Medal
…Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, USN (Retired) Vice Admiral Richard H. Cruzen, USN Rear Admiral George J. Dufek, USN…
Rear Adm. Cruzen with Fleet Adm. Nimitz in 1948