Spotlight On: Hall of Valor: Part 2
January 21, 2026Memorial Day Ceremony & Celebration
March 3, 2026Spotlight On:
The Distinguished Service Cross
March 12, 2026 7:00PM
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Established in 1918, the Distinguished Service Cross is the second-highest military decoration awarded by the United States for valor in combat. The medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Join us as we examine the history of the Distinguished Service Cross and highlight individuals inducted into the Joseph A. Dugan, Jr. Hall of Valor who have earned this distinction.
Michael Kraus Bio:
A well-known Civil War historian, Kraus currently works as Curator/Historian for Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. His accomplishments include several historical consultant credits for major films, writing and narrating the documentary series Civil War Minutes and Civil War Life as well as authoring articles and books regarding the conflict. Michael also is an accomplished sculptor with an impressive resume of historically themed works in bronze.