Medals from the United States from The Great War WW1
American Military Medals, Decorations & Awards of 1914-1918
On this page, you will find all military and campaign medals, orders, awards, and decorations of the United States given during (and after) The Great War, or World War I. The country declared war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917 (three years after the beginning of World War I. Before entering the war, the United States had remained neutral while supplying the United Kingdom, France, and the other powers of the Allies.
In the summer of 1918 and on the Western Front of the war, American soldiers arrived at the rate of 10,000 men a day. A total of 4 million military personnel was mobilized, while the country suffered the loss of 65,000 men.
Popular WW1 United States Medals,
Orders & Decorations
Explore the most renowned medals, orders, and decorations bestowed by the United States before the onset of the First World War, and learn more about the events sorrounding them.
The Inter Allied Victory Medal (United States)
The American Victory Medal was designed by James Earle Fraser and awarded to military personnel for service between 1917 and 1918.
The Distinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second-highest United States Army military award and is given for extreme gallantry and risk of life.
The Distinguished Service Medal
The Distinguished Service Medal is a United States Army military award given for exceptionally meritorious service to the Government.
The Silver Star (USA)
The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces’s third-highest personal decoration for gallantry and valor in combat.
The Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
The Army of Occupation of Germany Medal is a U.S. service medal created in 1941 to recognize military members who fought in WW1.
All United States Medals from
the Great War (WW1) Period
During World War I, the United States played a significant role as one of the Allied powers. Initially, the United States adopted a policy of neutrality when the war broke out in 1914. However, as the conflict progressed and events like the sinking of the RMS Lusitania and the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram occurred, public sentiment in the U.S. shifted towards intervention. In April 1917, the U.S. officially entered the war on the side of the Allies.
The Inter Allied Victory Medal (United States)
The American Victory Medal was designed by James Earle Fraser and awarded to military personnel for service between 1917 and 1918.
The Distinguished Service Medal (Navy & Marines)
The Navy Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration created in 1919 for the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.
The Cross for Loyalty to the Assassinated President Venustiano Carranza
The Cross for Loyalty to Carranza is a medal issued during 1910 and 1920 when control of Mexico’s government was attempted by several parties.
The Cross for the Defenders of Veracruz
The Cross for the Defenders of Veracruz is a medal issued 1910-1920 when control of Mexico’s government was attempted by several parties.
The Cross for Revolutionary Merit 1913-14
The Cross of Revolutionary Merit is a medal issued during 1910 and 1920 when control of Mexico’s government was attempted by several parties.
The Cross for Revolutionary Merit 1910-11
The Cross of Revolutionary Merit is a medal issued during 1910 and 1920 when control of Mexico’s government was attempted by several parties.
The Distinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second-highest United States Army military award and is given for extreme gallantry and risk of life.
The Distinguished Service Medal
The Distinguished Service Medal is a United States Army military award given for exceptionally meritorious service to the Government.
The Silver Star (USA)
The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces’s third-highest personal decoration for gallantry and valor in combat.
The Navy Cross
The Navy Cross is the United States military’s second-highest decoration and awarded to members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
The Army of Occupation of Germany Medal
The Army of Occupation of Germany Medal is a U.S. service medal created in 1941 to recognize military members who fought in WW1.
American Medals from the
Pre-WW1 and Interwar Period
Explore medals and decorations awarded before the onset of World War I, including Civil War medals and American commemorative medals.
United States Medals from the
WW2 and Post-WW2 Period
Explore American medals from the Second World War and the post-WW2 period.
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Further Reading About American Medals
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