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Spanish Campaign Medal - Army

Spanish Campaign Medal - Army Criteria: The Spanish Campaign Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces recognizing those U.S. military personnel having served in the Spanish-American War. Although a single decoration, there were two versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal, one for members of the United States Army and another for the forces of the U.S. Navy and United States Marine Corps. The Army version of the Spanish Campaign Medal was established on January 12, 1905. It was awarded for military service performed between May 11th and August 16th, 1898 which such service in the geographical regions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, or the Philippine Islands. For those members of the Army having served on active duty during the Spanish-American War, but who had not been deployed in action, a separate medal existed for bestowal, known as the Spanish War Service Medal.

Army Achievement Medal

Army Achievement MedalCriteria: Awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of a nature that would otherwise warrant awarding the Commendation Medal. Since the Army Achievement Medal is designated as an award solely for junior personnel, it is generally only awarded to officers in the pay grade of O-4 and below and enlisted personnel below the grade of E-7. Award authority rests with local commanders, granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the Achievement Medal may be awarded. The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded in a combat area, but for non-combat meritorious service. The Achievement Medal is the lower of the United States military’s meritorious service medals. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal. Additional awards are denoted by oak leaf clusters.Attachments: Bronze Oak Leaf Device, Silver Oak Leaf

World War II (WW II) Army of Occupation Medal

World War II (WW II) Army of Occupation Service MedalCriteria: Awarded for 30 days consecutive service while assigned to: Germany (excluding Berlin) between 9 May 1945 and 5 May 1955; Austria between 9 May 1945 and 27 July 1955; Berlin between 9 May 1945 and 2 October 1990. Service between 9 May and 8 November 1945 may be counted only if the EAME Campaign Medal was awarded for service prior to 9 May 1945; Italy between 9 May 1945 and 15 September 1947 in the compartment of Venezia Giulia E. Zara or Province of Udine, or with a unit in Italy designated in DA General Order 4, 1947; Japan between 3 September 1945 and 27 April 1952 in the four main islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu; the surrounding smaller islands of the Japanese homeland; the Ryukyu Islands; and the Bonin-Volcano Islands; Korea between 3 September 1945 and 29 June 1949. Other special scenario awards may be applicable.Attachments: Berlin Airplane Device - Mounted, Japan Bar Device, Germany Bar DeviceNote: The World War II Occupation Medal must be purchased with either a Japan or Germany Bar - depending on the recipient\'s theater of operations during the war. If the recipient served in Europe, the Germany Bar is the correct attachment. If the recipient served in the Pacific, the Japan Bar is the correct attachment. See below for these attachments.

Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service Medal

Army Commanders Award for Civilian Service Medal Awarded to U.S. Army employees having established a pattern of excellence, normally recognized through the previous receipt of one or more honorary or monetary performance awards, may be considered for this award. Eligibility is determined by measuring contributions against the following example levels of achievement: (1) Accomplished supervisory or nonsupervisory duties in an outstanding manner, setting an example of achievement for others to follow. (2) Demonstrated initiative and skill in devising new or improved equipment, work methods and procedures; conceiving inventions that resulted in considerable savings in manpower, time, space, materials, or other items of expense; or items that improved safety or health of the workforce. (3) Demonstrated leadership in performing assigned duties that resulted in improved productivity of the unit. (4) Rendered professional or public relations service that resulted in considerable favorable publicity in the local area. (5) Demonstrated courage or competence in an emergency while performing assigned duties resulting in benefit to the Government or its personnel. Any commander (Colonel and above) or civilian equivalent may approve this award. Nominations will reflect service or achievement of a lesser degree than recognized by the Superior Civilian Service Award.

Army Commanders Award for Public Service Medal

Army Commanders Award for Public Service Medal Awarded to: (1) Civilians not employed by the Army or Army contractors; (2) Federal Government officials at the policy development level; (3) Technical personnel who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants. This award is given to recognize service or achievements that contribute significantly to the accomplishment of the mission of an Army activity, command or staff agency. It may be approved by the following individuals: (1) Any commander (Colonel and above); (2) Commanders exercising courts-martial authority. (3) Principal officials of Headquarters Department of the Army staff agencies. (4) Officials of General Officer or SES rank.

Army Commendation Medal

Army Commendation MedalCriteria: A mid-level award presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. Awarded by local commanders, allowing for a broad interpretation of the criteria for which the medal may be awarded. For actions where such performance was in direct contact with an enemy force, the Valor device ("V" device) is authorized as an attachment to the decoration. The Army Commendation Medal is typically awarded to junior officers and enlisted personnel as an end-of-tour award. Additional awards are denoted by oak leaf clusters.Attachments: Bronze Oak Leaf Device, Silver Oak Leaf Device, Bronze Letter "V" Device

Army Exceptional Civilian Service Award Medal

Army Exceptional Civilian Service Award Medal Awarded to U.S. Army employees by measuring contributions against the following example levels of achievement: (1) Accomplished assigned duties of major program significance in such a way as to have been clearly exceptional or preeminent among all persons who have performed similar duties; (2) Developed and improved major methods and procedures, developed significant inventions, or was responsible for exceptional achievements that affected large-scale savings or were of major significance in advancing the missions of Department of the Army, Department of Defense and the Federal Government; (3) Exhibited great courage and voluntary risk of life in performing an act resulting in direct benefit to the Government or its personnel; (4) Provided outstanding leadership to the administration of major Army programs resulting in highly successful mission accomplishment or in the major redirection of objectives or accomplishments to meet unique or emergency situations. The Secretary of the Army awards this decoration. Nominees should be submitted within 6 months after completion of the period to be cited. When granted for bravery, a minimum cash award of $1000.00 will accompany the medal. With the exception of nominations for bravery, nominees must have established a demonstrable pattern of excellence and achievement which normally has been recognized by previous honorary awards up to and including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

Army Exceptional Public Service Award Medal

Army Exceptional Public Service Award Medal Awarded to nominated individuals having provided exceptional public service to the U.S. Army deserving of greater recognition than that which can be granted by a Major Army Commander. The Secretary of the Army awards this decoration to private citizens. Army civilian employees (who are eligible for Army honorary awards in accordance with Chapter 8 of Army Regulation 672-20), military personnel and Army contractors are ineligible. This award is appropriate for spouses of military members provided they meet the criteria. Nominations for this award are forwarded to the Army Incentive Awards Board through command channels. The award is also known as the Secretary of the Public Service Award Medal.

Army Good Conduct Medal

Army Good Conduct MedalCriteria: Awarded to any enlisted member of the United States Army who completes three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service. Such service implies that a standard enlistment was completed without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses. If a service member commits an offense, the three-year mark "resets" and a service member must perform an additional three years of discipline free service before the Good Conduct may be authorized. During times of war, the Army Good Conduct Medal may be awarded for one year of faithful service. The medal may also be awarded posthumously, to any soldier killed in the line of duty. To denote additional decorations of the award, a series of Good Conduct Knots are provided as attachments to the decoration. Service for the Army Good Conduct Medal must be performed on active duty and the medal is not awarded to members of the Army reserve or National Guard who are not federalized to active service. For those Reserve and Guard members who satisfactorily perform annual training and drill duty, however, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal may be awarded in lieu.Attachments: Bronze Good Conduct Knot Device, Silver Good Conduct Knot Device.

Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award Medal

Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award Medal Awarded to nominees having established a pattern of excellence, normally demonstrated by the receipt of lower level awards. A nomination should be submitted within 6 months after completion of the act or period to be cited. When granted for bravery, a minimum cash award of $750.00 will accompany the medal. Eligibility will be determined by measuring contributions against the following example levels of achievement: (1) Accomplished supervisory or non-supervisory duties in an exemplary manner, setting a record of achievement, and inspiring others to improve the quantity and quality of their work. (2) Demonstrated unusual initiative and skill in devising new and improved equipment, work methods and procedures; inventions resulting in substantial savings in expenses such as manpower, time, space, and materials, or improved safety or health of the workforce. (3) Achieved outstanding results in improving the morale and performance of employees. (4) Exhibited unusual courage or competence in an emergency, while performing assigned duties, resulting in direct benefit to the Government or its personnel. (5) Rendered professional or public relations service of a unique or distinctive character. The Secretary of the Army or Major Army Command Commander awards this decoration.

Army National Guard Components Achievement Medal

Army National Guard Components Achievement MedalCriteria: Awarded for four years of honorable service in the Army National Guard with additional awards denoted by oak leaf clusters. Effective March 28, 1995, the period of qualifying service for the award was reduced from four years to three years; however, this change was not retroactive. The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal may also be awarded to officers in the grade of Colonel or below. The decoration was first created in 1972. Reserve Good Conduct Medals are typically intended only for enlisted personnel and are not eligible to be presented to officers. The primary difference between the regular Good Conduct Medal and the Reserve Good Conduct Medal is that the Good Conduct Medal is only issued for active duty service while the reserve equivalent is bestowed for reserve duties such as drill and annual training. The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is a similar decoration which is awarded for ten years of honorable reserve service and is presented to both officers and enlisted personnel.Attachments: Silver Oak Leaf Device, Bronze Oak Leaf Device

Army of Cuban Occupation Medal

Army of Cuban Occupation Medal Criteria: Awarded to U.S. service members having performed duty within the geographical borders of Cuba between the dates of July 18, 1898 and May 20, 1902. The medal was primarily awarded to members of the United States Army, but was available to other branches of service under certain circumstances. The first Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was awarded to Major General Leonard Wood. A similar post Spanish-American War occupation medal was the Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal. The Army of Cuban Pacification Medal was a similarly named decoration, but was awarded for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Cuba seven years after the close of the Spanish-American War. The award was created by the United States War Department in June of 1915. The medal recognizes those service members who performed garrison occupation duty in Cuba, following the close of the Spanish-American War.

Army of Cuban Pacification Medal

Army of Cuban Pacification Medal Criteria: Awarded to U.S. Army personnel having served in the United States occupation force, garrisoned on the island of Cuba between the dates of October 6, 1906 and April 1, 1909. There was no time limit required for presentation of the award, and a service member could technically receive the Army of Cuban Pacification Medal for only a few days of service. A similar decoration, known as the Army of Cuban Occupation Medal, also existed for those who had served in the initial occupation of Cuba after the Spanish-American war. Members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy received the Marine Corps and Navy equivalent medal (see the appropriate branch of service for additional information). The Army of Cuban Pacification Medal was created by orders of the United States War Department on May 11, 1909. The medal was conceived to recognize service during the withdrawal of the United States military presence in Cuba as an aftermath of the Spanish-American War.

Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal

Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal Criteria: Awarded to U.S. Army personnel having performed military occupation duty in Puerto Rico after the close of the Spanish-American War. For those service members who performed duty both during and subsequent to the Spanish-American War, the Spanish Campaign Medal was also authorized. The qualifying dates for the Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal were from August 14 through December 10, 1898. The United States Navy and Marine Corps had no equivalent to the Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal. The Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal was commemorative by nature although was approved for wear on active military uniforms. A similar decoration, the Army of Cuban Occupation Medal was created for occupation service in Cuba following the Spanish-American War. The Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal was created by an act of the United States War Department on February 4, 1919.

Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award Medal

Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award Medal Awarded to U.S. Army civilian employees by the Secretary of the Army or a Major Army Command (MACOM) commander for outstanding service that makes a substantial contribution or is of significance to the MACOM concerned to include: (1) Civilians not employed by the Army or Army contractors. (2) Federal Government officials at the policy development level. (3) Technical personnel who serve the Army in an advisory capacity or as consultants. MACOM Commanders may re-delegate approval authority for this award to any commander in the rank of Major General or above.

Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal

Army Reserve Components Achievement MedalCriteria: Awarded for four years of honorable service in the Army Reserve with additional awards denoted by oak leaf clusters. Effective March 28, 1995, the period of qualifying service for the award was reduced from four years to three years; however, this change was not retroactive. The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal may also be awarded to officers in the grade of Colonel or below. The decoration was first created in 1972. Reserve Good Conduct Medals are typically intended only for enlisted personnel and are not eligible to be presented to officers. The primary difference between the regular Good Conduct Medal and the Reserve Good Conduct Medal is that the Good Conduct Medal is only issued for active duty service while the reserve equivalent is bestowed for reserve duties such as drill and annual training. The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is a similar decoration which is awarded for ten years of honorable reserve service and is presented to both officers and enlisted personnel.Attachments: Silver Oak Leaf Device, Bronze Oak Leaf Device

Army Soldiers Medal - Heroism

Army Soldiers Medal - HeroismCriteria: Awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. Often, the medal is awarded to soldiers who risk their lives to save other people. The medal can be awarded in peacetime if the soldier's heroism is held to be equal to or greater than the level which would have justified an award of the Distinguished Service Cross if the act had taken place in combat.Attachments: Bronze Oak Leaf Device, Silver Oak Leaf Device.

Army Superior Civilian Service Award Medal

Army Superior Civilian Service Award Medal Awarded to U.S. Army civilian employees paid from appropriated and non-appropriated funds and direct/indirect-hire foreign nationals whose service reflects superior service or achievement of a lesser degree than that recognized by the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. The Superior Civilian Service Award is the third highest Department of the Army honorary award granted by any Commander (Major General and above) or civilian equivalent. In regard to approval authority, commanders have authority to approve awards based on the rank/grade of the position and not the actual rank/grade of the individual occupying the position. This applies to all high level honorary and public service awards.

China Campaign Medal - Army

China Campaign Medal - Army Criteria: Awarded to U.S. Army military personnel having performed military duty in China, between the dates of June 20, 1900 and May 27, 1901, with such duty being in service of the China Relief Expedition. For those service members who were cited for gallantry in action, the Citation Star is authorized as a device to the China Campaign Medal. The United States Navy and Marine Corps equivalent of the China Campaign Medal was the China Relief Expedition Medal. A similar medal, known as the China Service Medal, was also created by the Navy in 1941. The China Campaign Medal is a decoration of the United States Army which was created by order of the United States War Department on January 12, 1905. The medal recognizes service in the China Relief Expedition which was conducted by the United States Army at the turn on the 20th century during the Boxer Rebellion.

Civil War Campaign Medal - Army

Civil War Campaign Medal - Army Criteria: The medal was first authorized in 1905 for the fortieth anniversary of the Civil War's conclusion. It was awarded to any veteran of the conflict, regardless of what side the veteran had served on (Union or Confederate). It was issued in two versions, one for United States Army or Confederate States Army service and the other for duty in the Confederate or United States Navy. The Army Civil War Campaign Medal displayed an engraved image of Abraham Lincoln while the Navy version depicted an ironclad battle. Members of the Confederate Marines and United States Marine Corps were eligible to receive the Navy version of the Civil War Campaign Medal. The medal was originally intended as a Commemorative Decoration, but was almost immediately granted status as a military decoration authorized for wear on active duty uniforms. This was due in large part to the fact that several senior military officers, still on active duty in 1905, were veterans of the Civil War. In 1918, for those who had been cited for gallantry in action, the Silver Citation Star was authorized as a device to the medal. The Civil War Campaign Medal is considered the first campaign service medal of the United States military. The decoration was awarded to members of the Union and Confederate militaries who had served in the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865.

Mexican Service Medal - Army

Mexican Service Medal - ArmyCriteria: Awarded to those U.S. service members having performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911, and June 16, 1919. For receipt, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements: (1) Veracruz Expedition: April 24 to November 26, 1914; (2) Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917; (3) Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917; (4) San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917; (5) LeGrulla, Texas: January 8 - January 9, 1918; (6) Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918; (7) Nogales, Arizona: November 1 - November 5, 1915, or on August 27, 1918; (8) El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 - June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marine Corps who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U.S. naval vessels, patrolling Mexican waters, between April 21, 1914, and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916 and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was killed or wounded while participating in action against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicted a waterfront fortress. Both medals displayed the annotation "1911 - 1917" at the bottom of the medal. The medals now appear identical on the front side with the reverse side of the award annotating a specific reference to either the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps (depending on the service member's branch). For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy's version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also exists for those having performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military, established by a General Order of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917.

Philippine Campaign Medal - Army

Philippine Campaign Medal - Army Criteria: Awarded to U.S. military personnel having performed service in the Philippine-American War between the years of 1898 and 1913. Although a single service medal, the Philippine Campaign Medal was issued under separate criteria for both the United States Army and the U.S. Navy / U.S. Marine Corps. The Army’s version of the Philippine Campaign Medal was established on January 12, 1905 by order of the United States War Department. The medal was authorized to any Army service member who had served in campaigns ashore, on the Philippine Islands, from February 4, 1899 to a date which was then yet to be determined. In January of 1914, the Philippine Campaign Medal was declared closed with the following the approved operations for issuance: Any action in the Philippines between February 4, 1899 and July 4, 1902; Service in the Department of Mindanao between February 4, 1899 and December 31, 1904; Actions against the Pulajanes on Leyte Island between July 20, 1906 and June 30, 1907; Military actions on Samar between August 2, 1904, and June 30, 1907; Military actions against Pala on Jolo between April and May, 1905; Military actions against Datu Ali on Mindanao in October of 1905; Military actions against hostile Moros on Mount Bud-Dajo, Jolo in March of 1906; Military actions against hostile Moros on Mount Bagsac, Jolo, between January and July of 1913; Military actions against hostile Moros on Mindanao or Jolo between 1910 and 1913; Any action in which a U.S. service member was killed or wounded between February 4, 1899, and December 31, 1913; The Army’s Philippine Campaign Medal was issued as a one time service medal regardless of the number of campaigns in which a service member participated. The Silver Citation Star was authorized for those who had performed feats of heroism or bravery. The Philippine Campaign Medal was a separate decoration from the Philippine Congressional Medal, which was an Army medal awarded for special services rendered during the Philippine-American War.

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