Established on January 11, 1905, the Civil War Campaign medal honors United States military members who carried out service in the Civil War between April 15, 1861 and April 9, 1865 with either the Union or Confederate forces. It is considered the United States’ first campaign medal, though it was issued only as a badge until 1956, when Congress approved the medal.
Established on June 27, 1908, the China Relief Expedition Medal is the Marine Corps version of the China Campaign Medal, honoring United States military members who carried out service onshore or on designated ships in China between the dates of May 24, 1900 and May 27, 1901 as part of the China Relief Expedition during the Boxer Rebellion.
It was established by royal decree of the Regent on 16 February 1945 to recognise Belgian servicemen and women who served during World War II.
Established on August 22, 1997, the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal honors civilian employees of the Department of Defense who provide support to military forces or who participate in long-term peacekeeping or humanitarian operations under similar circumstances as members of the uniformed military.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Established on July 8, 1965, the Vietnam Service Medal honors members of the United States military who carried out service in the Vietnam War.
The United Nations Operation in Somalia Medal honors military personnel who carried out service as part of an unarmed, uniformed observation group designed to monitor the ceasefire in Mogadishu.
