Conversation so far:
What is Tarawa?
Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, in the central Pacific Ocean.
What was significant about the Battle of Tarawa?
David M. Shoup was transferred to the staff of Major General Julian C. Smith, and tasked to help plan the invasion of Betio on Tarawa Atoll.

Question: Did he receive any awards or medals?
Self-contained rewrite: Did David M. Shoup receive any awards or medals?