First Haitian Campaign Medal – Navy

Established in 1917, the First Haitian Campaign Medal honors United States Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in support of peacekeeping operations in Haiti between July 9 and December 6, 1915. It is now considered obsolete.

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Dominican Campaign Medal – Navy

Established on December 29, 1921, the Dominican Campaign Medal honors Navy and Marine Corps members who carried out service in the Dominican Republic between May 5 and December 4, 1916 during the United States' invasion of the country.

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Cuban Pacification Medal – Navy

Established on May 11, 1909, the Cuban Pacification Medal honors United States military members who carried out service onshore in Cuba between September 12, 1906 and April 1, 1909.

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Civilian Service in Vietnam

Now obsolete, the Civilian Service in Vietnam Medal honored civilians who demonstrated continuously noteworthy conduct or a single feat of courage involving the risk of safety while serving the United States government in Vietnam on or after January 1, 1962.

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Civilian Award for Humanitarian Service

The Civilian Award For Humanitarian Service Medal honors civilian individuals who perform noteworthy service or deeds of a humanitarian bent. It is awarded at the discretion of the relevant major Army commands.

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Civilian Aerial Achievement

The Civilian Aerial Achievement Medal was created in 1988 with the intent to honor Air Force personnel who are not eligible to receive the Air Medal.

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Civil War Campaign Medal – Navy

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.

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China Relief Expedition Medal – Navy

Established on June 27, 1908, the China Relief Expedition Medal – Navy is the Navy 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.

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Belgian World War II War Service

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.

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Armed Forces Civilian Service

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.

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