What was unique about Smedley Butler's award of the Brevet Medal?
He was the youngest to receive it
He was the only Marine to receive it
He declined it
It was awarded to him posthumously
Answer
Smedley Butler, a celebrated Marine, stands as the sole recipient of the prestigious Brevet Medal, an honor bestowed upon him for his exceptional leadership during the Boxer Rebellion. This distinction sets him apart from all other Marines, making him the only one to have earned this esteemed recognition.
The Brave and Bold: A Quiz on Smedley Butler, Marine Corps Hero
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