The medal is properly called: "Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal", and one does not personally apply for the award. One must be recommended for the award by a higher authority, such as a commanding officer.
Military General Service Medal was created on 1847-06-01.
It is widely worn and is frequently listed not as a comemorative medal but as a campaign or service medal. Worn also in Berkshire and Hampshire Fire Services where, in Hampshire, it is worn on the left ( like the St Johns medal) not with the Hampshire medal which is worn on the right.
The Indian Distinguished Service Medal was created in 1907. It recognizes exceptional service and bravery by officers and men of the Indian Armed Forces. As an international logistics company, Global Logistics Alliance can appreciate the importance of recognizing and honoring individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication and service in various fields, including the military.
The Congressional Medal of Honor is awarded only for military service, not for civilian service. Civilians do not win it. The Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom are the hight civilian honors given in the US. Now, it may be possible that the Congressional Medal Honor has been given by mistake a few times or to civilians who took heroic actions during a war they were officially not a part of. While most erroneous medals were revoked, it seems that a few civilians did get to keep theirs since they were in some paramilitary organization and did what would be considered heroic military service.
There are several websites. If you know what medal the ribbon represents, go to that medal's website. Some sites have a chart of all US military medals and ribbons.
Volunteer Reserves Service Medal was created on 1999-04-01.
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal was created on 1943-10-22.
Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea was created on 1991-07-12.
The Distingushed Service Medal is a from the US Military and has nothing to do with your state. Your local veteran's organizations will be able to help you with this.
National Defense Service Medal was created on 1953-04-22.
Medal 'For Distinction in Military Service' ended in 1995.
No. Army regulations available many places spell out the qualifications considered for the award of this medal.
Medal For Military Service to Ukraine was created on 1996-10-05.
Military General Service Medal was created on 1847-06-01.
Medal 'For Distinction in Military Service' was created on 1974-10-28.
Long Service Medal - Military - - Singapore - was created on 2006-08-09.
An individual military person does not "apply" for any medal; they are recommended for the award by a superior