U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Gilpin, left, is presented the Distinguished Service Medal by the Army Inspector General, Lt. Gen. Leslie C. Smith, right, June 18 ...

SAUL LOEB/AFP / Getty Distinguished Service Medal. First established in 1918, the Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to members of the Army for both combat and non-combat valor. The fourth ...

Stacker takes a look at military medals and what they mean. Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, ...

Concerns over the awarding of distinguished service medals appears widespread across military ranks, with both serving and former personnel telling the ABC that many honours appeared to be "handed ...

Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they rank in terms of prominence and prestige? Stacker ...

The medals include the 1914-‘18 British War Medal and Victory Medal, the 1939-‘45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal and 1939-‘45 War Medal, a George VI Distinguished Service Cross, a Military ...

Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they rank in terms of prominence and prestige? Stacker ...