Military Decorations and Awards
Among Major Bottcher's military decorations are the following:
| Distinguished Service Cross with oak leaf cluster | Silver Star | Legion of Merit | Purple Heart with 3 oak leaf clusters |
| Presidential Unit Citation | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars | World War II Victory Medal | Philippine Liberation Medal |
Badges:
- Combat Infantryman Badge
Foreign decorations
- Spanish Civil War Medal of the International Brigades
- Spanish Medal of Valour
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