| Distinguished Public Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service | |
| Type | Civilian public service award |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army's missions.[1] |
| Country |  United States |
| Presented by |  Department of the Army |
| Eligibility | Civilians not employed by the Federal Government for outstanding public service to the Department of the Army. |
| Established | May 1956[2] |
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Superior Public Service Medal |
| Related | Navy Distinguished Public Service Medal |
The Distinguished Public Service Medal, formerly the Department of the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service was established by directive of the Secretary of the Army in May 1956. This award consists of a gold medal, lapel button and certificate. This award recognizes distinguished service toward the accomplishment of the Army's mission.[3]
- ^ "Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service". Department of the Army Public Service Awards for Private Citizens. US Army Civilian Personnel Online. 2008-12-02. Archived from the original on 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2013-05-28.
- ^ "Distinguished Public Service Medal". Army Public Service Awards. The Institute of Heraldry. Archived from the original on 22 November 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Army Regulation 672–20 Incentive Awards" (PDF). Headquarters, Department of the Army. 29 January 1999. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 February 2013. Retrieved 2011-07-10.