DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
The Distinguished Service Cross, section 3742, title 10, United States Code (10 USC3742), was established by Act of Congress 9 July 1918 (amended by act of 25 July 1963).
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing or foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades.
Mateo Capinpin # Brig General born 4/22/1887 Morong Rizal Philippines; died 12/28/1958 Binan Kaguna Philippines; Death March POW survivor, prewar: Phil. Scouts 1906-1918, returned 1919; 1st Lt. Phil. National Guard 1918-1919; Commander of Phil. Army 21st Div 1934; postwar: retired Adj. General AFP Awards: Distinguished Service Cross
POSTAGE STAMP
The Philippine Government had issued a postage stamp to honor my Grandfather in 1987.
The stamp was issued on October 15, 1987.
