Name/Title
Silver Star Medal of John E. Dystreud - 1944Entry/Object ID
2015.13.2Description
Silver star medal in black case in cardboard box awarded posthumously to John E. Dysterud for "Gallantry in Action" in WW II plus accompanying letter from Edward F. Witsell, Major General (Acting the Adjutant General) plus several pieces of related paperwork including newspaper notice of his death. Also in the box are a gold-colored 1 inch round pin with U. S. on it, two gold-colored 1 inch round pins with crossed rifles on them, two uniform bars with red, white and blue stripes (one 1 1/2 x 3/8 inches, one 5/8 x 1/8 inch), and two loose pieces of the ribbon (1 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches). This pattern of red, white and blue stripes signifies the Silver Star for "Gallantry in Action."Collection
Dysterud, John Eugene CollectionCataloged By
Ginny HaenAcquisition
Accession
2015.13Source or Donor
Dysterud family, Oscar & Millicent (by Daniel Dobrenick)Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Date made
1940 - 1949Notes
Date: July 25, 1945Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
World War II, medals, military, awards, medals, decorations, etc., military services, Army, award, militaryCondition
Overall Condition
v goodDate Examined
Jan 20, 2016Examined By
Ginny HaenRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dysterud, John EugenePerson or Organization
Dysterud, MillicentPerson or Organization
Dysterud, OscarCreate Date
January 20, 2016Update Date
July 8, 2026
