Recognition

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While serving in Nicaragua, Puller was able to secure his first Navy Cross. This, if you are not aware, is the second-highest military award for valor who has taken part in a battle. He was awarded this because he helped fight off the Sandinista rebels the stood against the U.S. occupation of the country. He received this in the year 1930 after leading the whole Nicaraguan National Guard troop to win.