§ 578.4 - U.S. Military decorations.

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To whom awarded, see Table 1 below.
Table 1Decorations listed in order of precedenceAwarded for:HeroismAchievement or serviceAwarded to:MilitaryUnited StatesForeignCivilianUnited StatesForeignMedal of HonorCombatn/aWar 1n/an/an/a.Distinguished Service CrossCombatn/aWarWarn/an/a.Distinguished Service MedalWarWar & PeaceWar & PeaceWar & PeaceWar 2War.2Silver StarCombatn/aWarWarWar 2War.2Legion of Meritn/aWar & PeaceWar & PeaceWar & Peace 5n/an/a.Distinguished Flying CrossCombat
Noncombat

War & Peace 4

War & Peace

War

n/a

n/a.

Soldier's MedalNoncombatn/aWar & Peace 4War & Peace 4n/an/a.

Bronze Star MedalCombat 3War & Peace 4War & Peace 4War & Peace 4n/an/a.

Purple HeartFor wounds received as the result of hostile actionn/aWar & Peace 7,8n/an/an/a.

Meritorious Service Medaln/aPeace & War 9PeacePeacen/an/a.

Air MedalCombat 3

Noncombat

War & Peace 4War & Peace 4WarWar 2War.2

Army Commendation MedalCombat 3

Noncombat

War

Peace

War & Peace 6War & Peace 6n/an/a.

Army Achievement Medaln/aPeace & War 6, 9Peace 6Peace 6n/an/a.

Notes:

1 The Medal of Honor is awarded only to U.S. military personnel.

2 Under limited circumstances. Recommendations will be forwarded to HQ, USA HRC for processing.

3 Awarded with Bronze “V” Device for valor in combat.

4 Awarded for peacetime when no formal war has been declared but the U.S. is engaged in military operations against an armed enemy.

5 Awarded to foreign military personnel in one of four degrees.

6 Not awarded to general officers.

7 Awarded to military personnel wounded by terrorists or while members of a peacekeeping force.

8 Approval authority is the Secretary of the Army.

9 Authorized for award in a combat theater for non-combat meritorious service and achievement.

                    
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