ESTABLISHING LEGISLATION The Peary Polar Expedition Medal (1908) was established by Act of Congress (Private Law 166, 78th Congress) on January 28, 1944. EVENT COMMEMORATED The Peary Polar Expedition Medal (1908) was awarded to certain members of the Peary Polar Expedition of 1908-1909 to commemorate their service in the field of science and polar exploration […]
If you are no longer on active duty, your best bet is to obtain application procedures directly from the Army and then FAX them a copy of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release/Discharge from Active Duty). Please bear in mind that demand for the certificates has been heavy, and it may take a month or more […]
Photos by Vic Damon (3rd Armored Division Cold War Veteran) ooo000ooo NOTE: The Honorable Service Medal is also available as a cased set, which includes the full-sized medal, a ribbon bar, and a lapel pin for $30.95. If you wish, you may send a personal check or money order for any of the above to: […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Philippine Liberation Medal was originally established as a ribbon by Army Headquarters, Commonwealth of the Philippines, General Order Number 6, of December 20, 1944. Establishment of the medal to accompany the ribbon was announced by Army Headquarters on July 22, 1945. ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES Acceptance of this medal was authorized […]
BACKGROUND The Sino-American Cooperative Organization, referred to at the time as the “Rice Paddy Navy,” was a joint unit consisting of Chinese Nationalist and American military personnel. The American contingent consisted of Navy and Marine Corps personnel. This unique organization fought the Japanese invaders of the the Chinese Mainland during the Second World War. The […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Meritorious Unit Commendation was established on July 17, 1967, by Secretary of the Navy John T. McNaughton. EFFECTIVE DATES The Meritorious Unit Commendation has been in effect since July 17, 1967. CRITERIA The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Defense Distinguished Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11545 signed by President Richard M. Nixon on July 9, 1970. EFFECTIVE DATES The Defense Distinguished Service Medal has been in effect since July 9, 1970. CRITERIA The Defense Distinguished Service Medal is awarded by the Secretary of Defense to any military service […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Philippine Defense Medal was initially established as a ribbon by Philippine Army Headquarters, Commonwealth of the Philippines, General Order Number 6, on December 20, 1944. It was later announced as a medal by Army Headquarters on July 22, 1945. ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES Acceptance of this medal was authorized in accordance […]
BACKGROUND When the United States entered the First World War, its troops were soon placed in a unique situation. For the first time in its history, American soliders were sent abroad in large numbers to fight along with foreigh allies against a common enemy. These foreign allies quickly acknowledged American valor by awarding decorations to […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award was established as a Coast Guard Unit Award by ALCOAST 101/94. EFFECTIVE DATES Initial award of the Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit Award was for the period of October 1, 1993 to September 30, 1994. CRITERIA This award is the unit equivalent of the Secretary of […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Army of Occupation Medal was established by War Department General Orders Number 32 (1946). EFFECTIVE DATES The Army of Occupation Medal was awarded for qualifying service in the countries listed below between the inclusive dates shown: Germany (May 9, 1945 to May 5, 1955) Austria (May 9, 1945 to July 7, 1955) […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Second Haitian Campaign Medal was established by Navy Department General Orders Number 77 on December 29, 1921. EFFECTIVE DATES The Second Haitian Campaign Medal was awarded for qualifying service between the inclusive dates of April 1, 1919, and June 15, 1920. CRITERIA The Second Haitian Campaign Medal was awarded to Navy and […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The First Haitian Campaign Medal was established by Navy Department General Orders Number 305 on June 22, 1917. EFFECTIVE DATES The First Haitian Campaign Medal was awarded for qualifying service between the inclusive dates of July 9 and December 6, 1915. CRITERIA The First Haitian Campaign Medal was awarded to Navy and Marine […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Afghanistan Campaign Medal was established by Executive Order 13363, signed by President George W. Bush on November 29, 2004. This Executive Order was promulgated in response to Public Law 108-234 which recommended the establishment of campaign medals for both Afghanistan and Iraq. The Department of Defense originally established the War on Terrorism […]
