Tag: U.S. Public Health Service Medals

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: Post-WW2?
• Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)

The Public Health Service Citation Medal is an honor awarded by the United States Public Health Service (PHS) to recognize members of the PHS Commissioned Corps and other Uniformed Services for notable contributions to the Corps’ mission. Ranked as the tenth-highest distinction in the PHS awards hierarchy, it highlights achievements of particular significance.

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: Post-WW2?
• Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)

The Public Health Service Achievement Medal is an award conferred by the United States Public Health Service (PHS) to recognize members of the PHS Commissioned Corps and other Uniformed Services for accomplishments of outstanding or unique significance to the Corps’ mission. It ranks as the ninth-highest honor within the PHS Commissioned Corps.

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: Post-WW2?
• Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)

The Public Health Service Commendation Medal is a distinguished award presented by the United States Public Health Service (PHS) to recognize exceptional proficiency and dedication among members of the PHS Commissioned Corps and other Uniformed Services. Ranked as the eighth-highest honor within the PHS, it acknowledges officers who demonstrate commitment and performance beyond the standard expectations.

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: Post-WW2?
• Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)

The Public Health Service (PHS) Distinguished Service Medal is the highest honor awarded by the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

It recognizes exceptional accomplishments by officers of the Corps or other members of the U.S. Uniformed Services whose achievements significantly advance the Corps’ mission. This prestigious medal is the top decoration of the Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

The medal is conferred upon officers who demonstrate:

• Sustained outstanding leadership with a significant impact on the health of the nation.
• A heroic act that directly results in the preservation of life or health.

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: Post-WW2?
• Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)

The Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medal is a distinguished award presented by the U.S. Public Health Service. It is administered by the Office of the Surgeon General and granted exclusively at the discretion of the Surgeon General of the United States.

This medal recognizes outstanding contributions to the initiatives and priorities of the Surgeon General by members of the U.S. Uniformed Services. Unique among awards, it does not require a formal nomination process or specific criteria, as it is solely awarded based on the Surgeon General’s judgment of exemplary service.

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: Post-WW2?
• Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)

The Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and other Uniformed Services of the United States for exceptional achievements or contributions of significant impact to the Corps’ mission. As the second-highest honor bestowed by the Public Health Service, it recognizes distinguished service that advances public health goals.

• Time Period: Post-WW2
• Institution: Post-WW2?
• Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)

The Surgeon General’s Medallion is the fourth-highest honor within the U.S. Public Health Service and the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Presented by the U.S. Surgeon General, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional achievements in public health and medicine.

The criteria for the award are determined by the sitting Surgeon General and typically include groundbreaking contributions to public health, advancements in disease prevention and control, or outstanding service in senior roles within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Due to its high regard, the Surgeon General’s Medallion is authorized for wear on active-duty uniforms of the U.S. Armed Forces. For Public Health Service Commissioned Corps members, it is worn after the Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal and before the Department of Commerce Silver Medal, the Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.