Marine Major General Rathvon McC, Tompkins, receives the Distinguished Service Medal for his exceptional service as Commanding General of the Third Marine Division from Nov 1967 to May 1968. Lieutenant General Robert E. Cushman, Jr. of III Marine Amphibious Force presents the medal at a ceremony on December 12, 1968.

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