I was not aware that the USA had joined the Commonwealth - or is this another dumbing down of the award after other ranks could be awarded the medal?
I realise that you are being probably being intentionally facetious in the first clause of the above, Wensleydale, but whether the second clause is intended to be facetious or not, I feel that it requires serious reconsideration in view of the disrespect implied by both "another" and "dumbing down".
Serious admiration for Captain Jordan and his crew.
Jack