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  • Distinguished Service Medal (US Coast Guard)
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  • The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard that was established 4 August 1949 by 14 U.S.C. § 492. Prior to this date, members of the Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. The medal is presented for, "Exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility."
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Status
  • Currently awarded
Name
  • Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Type
  • Personal decoration
Caption
  • Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal ribbon with award star indicating a subsequent award
eligibility
  • Individuals serving in any capacity with the US Coast Guard
awarded by
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Established
  • 1949-08-04
Lower
first award
  • 1961
for
  • Distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility.
same
abstract
  • The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard that was established 4 August 1949 by 14 U.S.C. § 492. Prior to this date, members of the Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. The medal is presented for, "Exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility." The Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal, which replaced the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal in 2002, is another higher precedence Distinguished Service Medal that may be awarded to Coast Guardsmen.