United States Military Honours : For Distinguished Service

Dec 30, 2011, 09:53 IST

General Knowledge Lists: The list of United States Military Honours for Distinguished Service

  Following is the list of United States Military Honours for Distinguished Service :

 

 S.No. Awards & Honours
Purpose/Objective
First Held in country/year
Name of Body/Institution/ Government
 1

Defense Distinguished Service Medal

Awarded for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security or defense of the United States.  1970 Awarded by the Secretary of Defense
 2

Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal

Awarded for Exceptionally meritorious service  2006 Awarded by United States Department of Homeland Security
 3

Distinguished Service Medal (Army)

Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Army, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility.  1918 Awarded by United States Army
 4

Navy Distinguished Service Medal

Awarded for distinguishing oneself with exceptional meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility.  1919 Awarded by United States Navy
 5

Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, in combat or otherwise  1960 Awarded by United States Air Force
 6

Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal

Awarded to any member of the U.S. Coast Guard who distinguishes themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility.  1949 Awarded by United States Coast Guard

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