Specially Meritorious Service Medal was created in 1898.
Meritorious Service Medal - China - was created in 1951.
Meritorious Service Medal - Canada - was created on 1991-06-06.
Meritorious Service Medal - United States - was created in 1969.
Defense Superior Service Medal was created in 1976.
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American Defense Service Medal was created on 1941-06-28.
Defense Distinguished Service Medal was created on 1970-07-09.
personal awards are those given for actions the awardee has performed. Personal Decorations. (Listed in order of precedence.) a. Medal of Honor b. Navy Cross c. Defense Distinguished Service Medal d. Distinguished Service Medal e. Silver Star Medal f. Defense Superior Service Medal g. Legion of Merit h. Distinguished Flying Cross i. Navy and Marine Corps Medal j. Bronze Star Medal k. Purple Heart l. Defense Meritorious Service Medal m. Meritorious Service Medal n. Air Medal o. Joint Service Commendation Medal p. Navy Commendation Medal q. Joint Service Achievement Medal r. Navy Achievement Medal s. Combat Action Ribbon (no medal authorized)
Personal Decoration
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal was created on 1968-05-20.
The Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal was established on June 1, 2002, by an executive order signed by President George W. Bush. It was created to recognize extraordinary leadership, meritorious service, and outstanding contributions to the security of the United States and the Department of Homeland Security.