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U. S. Army Distinguished Service Cross

Second in precedence only to the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Army Distinguished Service Cross is awarded only in recognition of extraordinary acts of heroism. It remains as one of the most beautiful decorations ever produced by the U. S. military, and early die struck and numbered examples of this medal are extremely difficult to obtain.

U. S. Army Distinguished Service Medal

The Army Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U. S. Army, has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service which is clearly exceptional, but justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of high positions of great importance.

Legion of Merit, awarded to all branches of the military

The Legion of Merit is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States without reference to degree for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The performance must have been such as to merit recognition of key individuals for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. Justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service, in a succession of important positions.

Bronze Star, all branches

Instituted in 1944 for all branches of the service, the criteria for the awarding of the Bronze Star are the performance of an act of distinctive heroic or meritorious achievement not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Awards may be made for acts of heroism, performed under circumstances as described, which are of lesser degree than required for the award of the Silver Star.

Navy Cross, current issue

as awarded to U.S. Navy and U. S. Marine Corps personnel

The Navy Cross is the second highest ranking medal in both the Navy and Marine Corps, only below the Congressional Medal of Honor in award precedence. It is the Department of the Navy equivalent to the Army Distinguished Service Cross, and is only awarded in extreme acts of heroism or extraordinary risk of loss of life.

Silver Star, all branches

The Silver Star was established by Act of Congress 9 July 1918 and is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity within the Armed Forces, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations involving conflict against an opposing force.
The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for the Distinguished Service Cross or Navy Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction.

Purple Heart, awarded to all branches

George Washington established this medal in 1782 during the Revolutionary War. The Order of the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are wounded or killed by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds recieved in action.

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U. S. Army Distinguished Service Cross Second in precedence only to the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Army Distinguished Service Cross is awarded only in recognition of extraordinary acts of heroism. It remains as one of the most beautiful decorations ever produced by the U. S. military, and early die struck and numbered examples of this medal are extremely difficult to obtain.
U. S. Army Distinguished Service Medal The Army Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U. S. Army, has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service which is clearly exceptional, but justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of high positions of great importance.
Legion of Merit, awarded to all branches of the military The Legion of Merit is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States without reference to degree for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The performance must have been such as to merit recognition of key individuals for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. Justification of the award may accrue by virtue of exceptionally meritorious service, in a succession of important positions.
Bronze Star, all branches Instituted in 1944 for all branches of the service, the criteria for the awarding of the Bronze Star are the performance of an act of distinctive heroic or meritorious achievement not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Awards may be made for acts of heroism, performed under circumstances as described, which are of lesser degree than required for the award of the Silver Star.
Navy Cross, current issue as awarded to U.S. Navy and U. S. Marine Corps personnel The Navy Cross is the second highest ranking medal in both the Navy and Marine Corps, only below the Congressional Medal of Honor in award precedence. It is the Department of the Navy equivalent to the Army Distinguished Service Cross, and is only awarded in extreme acts of heroism or extraordinary risk of loss of life.
Silver Star, all branches The Silver Star was established by Act of Congress 9 July 1918 and is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity within the Armed Forces, is cited for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States, while engaged in military operations involving conflict against an opposing force. The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for the Distinguished Service Cross or Navy Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction.
Purple Heart, awarded to all branches George Washington established this medal in 1782 during the Revolutionary War. The Order of the Purple Heart is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are wounded or killed by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds recieved in action.