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 […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Philippine Presidential Unit Citation was established by Headquarters, Philippine National Defense Forces, General Order Number 532 of September 14, 1946, as amended. ACCEPYANCE BY THE UNITED STATES For service during World War II, acceptance is sanctioned by Public Law 80-314, which authorized the acceptance and wear of foreign decoration, medals, and awards […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation was established by Presidential Decree in 1950 issued by President Singman Rhee. ACCEPTANCE BY THE UNITED STATES The Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation was accepted in accordance with Public Law 83-354, which authorized the acceptance and wear of foreign decorations, medals, and awards in connection […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal was established by Navy Department General Orders Number 197 on November 8, 1929. EFFECTIVE DATES The Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal was awarded for qualifying service between the inclusive dates of August 27, 1926, and January 2, 1933. CRITERIA The Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal was awarded to Navy and […]
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal was originally established as the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement with Ribbon by Secretary of the Navy John B. Connally‘s SECNAVINST 1650.12 of May 1, 1961. In 1962 the name was shortened to the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement. In 1964 it […]
