Here are the three tiers of medals awarded for valor to US Military personnel, following the Medal of Honor, listed in order of their precedence.
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1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of ...
Granted to record the bringing of the war to a successful conclusion and in recognition of the arduous services rendered by H.M. forces. The medal in silver was awarded to the following classes who either entered a theatre of war on duty, or who left their places of residence and rendered...
He is additionally entitled to the Wide Suspender Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, awarded in 1863, but it is possible it had to be returned to be “upgraded” to the Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal. With his official retirement he swiftly took up the role of Sergeant Instr...
Switch tonew thesaurus Noun1. Medal of Honor- the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty' Congressional Medal of Honor laurel wreath,medal,decoration,ribbon,medallion,palm- an award for winning a championship or commemorating ...
Silver and bronze medals, and ceremonial swords, were awarded for less eminent, but still notable, accomplishments.6 Of these, only the gold medal has been continuously awarded to the present day. 1 See "Decorations, Medals, and Badges," in the general index of the United States Code: 2000...
Of the very few medals awarded by James II., one was an undoubted military award, though curiously enough the recipient was a bishop. This was Peter Mew, who had been made bishop of Bath and Wells in 1672, was translated to Winchester 1684, " and next year was commanded by the king,...
Each book is lavishly illustrated with complete, easy to read descriptions covering all the medals, badges, rank and insignia awarded veterans in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Bosnia, Afghanistan and numerous expeditions.MEDALS OF AMERICA BLOG ENTRIES The Medals and Insignia of the Repub...
Known colloquially as the CAR, the Combat Action Ribbon stirred controversy in 2015 when a servicemember was named the2014 Military Times' Marine of the Yearwithout having earned a CAR. It is awarded to members of the Sea Services—Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard—who have actively participated...