Established on June 20, 1874, the Silver Lifesaving Medal honors individuals, military or civilian, who rescue a person from water-related hazards such as drowning or shipwreck. read more »
Discontinued in 1991, the Coast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendation honored units of the U.S. Coast Guard for service taking place between March and October of 1989 and in commemoration of the 200 year anniversary of the founding of the Coast Guard, which was originally known as the Revenue Cutter Service. It may still be worn. read more »
Established on November 8, 1985, the Prisoner of War Medal honors U.S. military personnel who became a prisoner of war on or after April 5 of 1917 while carrying out service with the United States Armed Forces or friendly foreign forces against an enemy group. read more »
Created in 1923, the Coast Guard version of the Good Conduct Medal may be presented to any active member of the United States Coast Guard who demonstrates three uninterrupted years of honorable behavior in service. read more »
Established in 1963, the Coast Guard Reserve Good Conduct Medal honors Coast Guard Reservists who honorably complete a tour of three years of service without disciplinary action; it is comparable to the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. read more »
Established on August 23, 1940, the China Service Medal honor members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who carried out service between July 7, 1937 and September 7, 1939 and/or between September 2, 1945 and April 1, 1957. To be eligible, personnel must have served on shore in China or on designated vessels supporting operations in China. read more »
Established in 1919, the World War I Victory Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in qualifying periods and areas during World War I. read more »
Established on November 21, 1941, the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal honors United States military members who carried out occupation service in Germany of Austria-Hungary in the aftermath of World War I. read more »
Established on June 28, 1941, the American Defense Medal honors all personnel who carried out active duty of a term of one year or longer between the dates of September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941. read more »
Established on November 6, 1942, the American Campaign Medal honors members of the United States Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps who carried out service in designated areas during and following World War II, between the dates of December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946. read more »
Established on November 6, 1942, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal honors United States Military personnel who carried out service during World War II in the Pacific Theater between the years of 1941 and 1945. Initially awarded as a service ribbon, the medal version was approved in 1947 with General Douglas MacArthur as its first recipient. read more »
Established on November 6, 1942, the European – African – Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (EAME) honors military personnel who carried out service in the European Theater during World War II. Initially awarded as a ribbon, the medal was authorized in July of 1947. read more »
Established on July 6, 1945, the World War II Victory Medal Ribbon honors members of the United States Armed Forces who carried out duty between the dates of December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946 inclusive. It was initially awarded as a ribbon alone, with the addition of the medal in 1946. read more »
Established on January 22, 1947, the Navy Occupation Service Medal honors members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who carried out occupation service in designated European and Asian regions and waters in the years during and after World War II. read more »
Established on July 20, 1949, the Medal for Humane Action honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in operations related to the Berlin Airlift. read more »
Established on April 22, 1953, the National Defense Service Medal honors United States military members who carried out honorable service during designated conflicts. read more »
Established in November of 1950, the Korean Service Medal honors United States Armed Forces personnel who carried out service in Korea between the dates of June 27, 1950 and July 27, 1954 during and shortly after the Korean War. read more »