be awarded to members of the Armed Forces below the rank of colonel who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a noncombat area, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not of a nature that would warrant the award of an Army Commendation Medal. ...
The HQ Battery was assigned as infantry when the Germans broke through and the 634th was ultimately given a meritorious unit citation for their defensive action around St.Vith. They later participated in the defense of the Ludendorf railroad bridge at Remagen. The 634th was the first complete...