Virginia Hall, the "Limping Lady of the OSS," receives the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest award for valor in combat. She was the only civilian woman to receive the award during World War II. Photo by Rudi Williams. Virginia Hall, the "Limping Lady of the OSS," receives the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest award for valor in combat. She was the only civilian woman to receive the award during World War II. Photo by Rudi Williams. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.03 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 676648-B-BJW28-930.jpg Photo Gallery