Following is the list of United States Military Honours - Commendation medals
S.No. | Awards & Honours | Purpose/Objective | First Held in country/year | Name of Body/Institution/ Government |
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1 | Joint Service Commendation Medal | Awarded for distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. | 1943 | Awarded by United States Department of Defense |
2 | Army Commendation Medal | Awarded for "distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service." | 1943 | Awarded by United States Department of Defense |
3 | Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal | Awarded for distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. | 1943 | Awarded by United States Department of Defense |
4 | Air Force Commendation Medal | Awarded for distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. | 1943 | Awarded by United States Department of Defense |
5 | Coast Guard Commendation Medal | Awarded for distinguishing oneself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. | Navy/Marine Corps - 1943 Coast Guard - 1943 Army - 1945 Air Force - 1958 Joint Service - 1963 | Awarded by United States Department of Defense |
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