In most cases, unofficial awards were designed to commemorate a specific battle or engagement of a commander's unit. Unofficial decorations are those military awards created and issued by local commanders. military, mainly due to the decline and complications of awarding commemorative service medals. There have been no single service awards issued since by the U.S. The last single service award was issued in 1960 when Congress authorized the awarding of the Four Chaplains' Medal recognizing the Four Chaplains who died together during World War II. The first such single service award was issued during the Spanish–American War by the Revenue Cutter Service to honor the actions of the vessel USRC Hudson during the Battle of Cárdenas. Single service awards were official military decorations created as one time awards to recognize a single event. The following decorations were designed for issuance with an approved medal, but were either never officially approved for presentation or were discontinued before a first award could be made. Navy Distinguished Marksman and Pistol Shot Ribbon Post World War II, Cold War Service, Occupation MedalsĪir Force Military Training Instructor Ribbon World War II and Pre-World War II service medalsĮuropean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal World War I and Pre-World War I service medals Spanish–American War campaign and occupation medals West Indies Naval Campaign Medal (Sampson Medal)īattle of Manila Bay Medal ( Dewey Medal)ġ9th and early 20th century Campaign Medals Secretary of Transportation Outstanding Unit AwardĬoast Guard Bicentennial Unit Commendationġ9th and early 20th century Commemorative Medals Transportation Distinguished Service Medal Main articles: Obsolete military awards of the United States and United States service medals of the World Wars Ribbon/award nameĭepartment of Transportation military awards Such awards have since been discontinued or are no longer applicable in terms of receiving these commendations. military personnel having received these awards have participated within these areas of combat/conflict during the time these awards were given to U.S.
To denote additional achievements or multiple awards of the same decoration, the United States military maintains a number of award devices which are pinned to service ribbons and medals. Note: ^ The precedence of the Purple Heart was immediately before the Good Conduct Medals until changed to its current precedence in 1985. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Air and Space Forces) To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered by instructions. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. To talk to no one except in the line of duty. To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, officer of the day, and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only. To quit my post only when properly relieved. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
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