United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Archive followed by a posting eight

followed by a posting eight months later to the 10th Advanced Ordnance Depot at Schwimmer Airfield (14 Mile Drome) near Port Morseby on September 2nd

the shoulders adorned with shoulder straps that are sewn in place

With imperial seal

Kent when he was disembodied as a Lieutenant on June 24

United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Archive followed by a posting eightIn bronze gilt with navy blue enamels, number impressed "4287" on the edge, engraved "HUGH B. HESTER" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military award of the United States Army that is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished himself or herself by