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Most personnel who served in the armed forces during WW1 were eligible for the World War 1 Victory Medal for periods of service between 1917-1918?
The WWI Victory Medal had nothing to do with being wounded. US soldiers wounded received a Certificate, which later, when the Purple Heart Medal was created in 1932, could be "turned in" for a Purple Heart Medal.
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∙ 14y agoNo only those that merit it.
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Which of the Tuskegee Airmen received the Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross?
All but the Medal of Honor
What medals are higher than the Silver Star?
These US Service Medals are all higher commendations than the Silver Star. In their Order of Precedence: 1. Medal of Honor 2. Service Cross Medals: Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Sevice Cross, Air Force Cross 3. Distinguished Service Medals: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distiguished Service Medal and Coast Guard Distinguished SErvice Medal. 4. Silver Star The Medal of Honor, Service Cross, Silver Star are awarded for different degrees of heroism in battle.
How many medal does a us army captain must have?
None at all. Medals are awarded as they're earned (or as unit politics dictate, but that's a separate matter entirely). Nobody in the military is required to have been awarded any medals, at all.=============As answered above, no medals are required to be in the military. However, you're certain to have a few because by just successfully completing the basic training course, you will receive a medal. Also, many times, the whole unit receive a medal for some achievement. Being a member of that unit during that time will allow you to have that medal too even if you might not have done anything special.
Medal of Honor post humusly handed out?
"Posthumously" means the Medal was awarded after the death of the recipient. More than half of WWII Medals of Honor were posthumous. There were only some 460 or so awarded for the entire war, among all branches of the service, and among the 16 million Americans in the service in WWII.
How many bronze starts medals went to soldiers from Puerto Ricoduring the Vietnam war?
About 345 men from Puerto Rico died in the Viet War. They weren't all soldiers, some were US Marines, Airmen and Sailors. Often times those men killed in action were awarded the Bronze Star medal. A photo of their (military issue) headstone will state what medal was issued (posthumously). The US military lists MOH recipients but not normally lesser awards.
Do all participants receive medals in olympic relays?
All team members receive a medal earned by their team.
What awards did Jim Lovell receive?
Jim Lovell received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor for his significant contributions to space exploration and his leadership during the Apollo 13 mission.
Which of the Tuskegee Airmen received the Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross?
All but the Medal of Honor
Who can receive casualty assistance in the military?
AWOL soldiers
What uniforms do soldiers receive at boot camp?
All of them.
Which milatary Medal is for valor?
There are multiple decorations for valor in the military, and each branch also has its own set as well as the all-encompassing ones. The highest award for valor is the Medal of Honor, and there are also Service crosses, Distinguished Service medals, Silver Stars, and many others.Answer.Only in the USA. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for valour in the Uk. There are also many other medals awarded worldwide. We should be careful with our questions to be specific.
What is eligible to receive casualty assistance?
All honorably discharged soldiers are eligible to receive casualty assistance in the US.
Who is eligible to receive casualty assistance in army?
all honorably discharged soldiers
What is Group is eligible to receive casualty assistance?
All honorably discharged soldiers are eligible to receive casualty assistance in the US.
What medals are higher than the Silver Star?
These US Service Medals are all higher commendations than the Silver Star. In their Order of Precedence: 1. Medal of Honor 2. Service Cross Medals: Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Sevice Cross, Air Force Cross 3. Distinguished Service Medals: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, Air Force Distiguished Service Medal and Coast Guard Distinguished SErvice Medal. 4. Silver Star The Medal of Honor, Service Cross, Silver Star are awarded for different degrees of heroism in battle.
What is bronze star medal?
A Bronze Star Medal is given to soldiers serving in the United States Armed Forces who show great merit work while serving. All branches of the military are eligible for this medal unless they are aerial pilots.
How do you distinguish which medal is which on DD214?
Each Medal has its' own military abbreviation, for example: MOH (Medal of Honor), DSC (Distinguished Service Cross), DSM (Distinguished Service Medal), PH (Purple Heart)BS (Bronze Star), SS (Silver Star) and so on. Numerous sources available translate all others.
