4. Non-Combat Heroism Medal
> Issuing branch(s): Issuing branch(s): Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard
> Medals: Medal examples: Soldier’s Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
The Non-Combat Heroism Medal is issued by the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Despite the name, these medals are awarded to service members in a combat arena, but they are awarded for actions related to saving the lives of fellow soldiers, rather than taking the lives of enemies. The most well-known example is the Purple Heart.
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3. Distinguished Service Medal
> Issuing branch(s): Issuing branch(s): Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard
> Medals: Medal examples: Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit
These Distinguished Service Medals are awarded to members of the armed services for activities not quite sufficient to merit consideration for a service cross medal. One such medal, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, is the highest honor that can be given to a member of the Armed Forces for non-combat related achievement.
2. Service Cross Medal
> Issuing branch(s): Issuing branch(s): Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard
> Medals: Medal examples: Distinguished Service Cross (Army), Navy Cross, Air Force Cross
The Service Cross Medal is a military decoration that is issued by the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. This medal is awarded to servicemen and women who distinguish themselves by their extraordinary heroism in combat against an armed enemy force. The actions that are being honored must be notable and involve a great risk of life in order to be considered for this medal.
1. Medal of Honor
> Issuing branch(s): Issuing branch(s): Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard
> Medals: Medal examples: Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest and most prestigious military award. It is awarded to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves through acts of extraordinary heroism. There are just 65 living recipients of the award.
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