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DEPARTMENTAL AWARD J. D. Tippit Patrolman Radio Patrol Name Rank Division Certificate of Merit Type of Award 9-2-56 11-27--56 5-1-57 Date of Act Date Awarded by Date Presented Meritorious Conduct Board Nature of Act While Tippit and his partner were making a routine investigation at an Oak Cliff tavern, a man drew his gun and ordered both officers to raise their hands. As the man attempted to fire his weapon, both Tippit and his partner opened fire on the suspecto W. R. Westbrook, Secretary o. T. Slaughter, Chairman MBRITORIOUS CONDUCT BOARD MBRITORIOUS CONDUCT BOARD