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Such awards have since been discontinued or are no longer applicable in terms of receiving these commendations.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. Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Air and Space Forces)

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