Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal

Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Awarded by United States Coast Guard
Type Medal
Precedence
Next (higher) Army - Distinguished Service Cross
Navy - Navy Cross
Air Force - Air Force Cross
Equivalent Distinguished Service Medal: Homeland Security, Defense, Army, Navy, Air Force
Next (lower) Silver Star
Coast Guard Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal ribbon

The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard that was created in August 1949 by order of the United States Congress.[1] Prior to this date, members of the Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy Distinguished Service Medal.

The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal is 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. The decoration is typically awarded to senior flag officers, such as the Commandant of the Coast Guard. The first award of the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal was to Admiral Alfred C. Richmond, USCG, who was awarded the medal in 1961. In 1998, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Rick Trent became the first enlisted member to receive the medal.

The bestowing authority of the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal is the Secretary of Homeland Security. Prior to 2003, the award was authorized by the Secretary of Transportation.

The Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal, which replaced the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal in 2002, is another Distinguished Service Medal that may be awarded to Coast Guardsmen.

See also

References

  1. ^ 14 U.S.C. § 492

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