Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation | |
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Type | Unit Award |
Awarded for | Officers and crew of ships involved in outstanding or gallant action in marine disasters or other emergencies for the purpose of saving life or property at sea. |
Presented by | United States Maritime Administration |
Eligibility | US and foreign flagged merchant vessels |
Established | by Executive Order 9472, August 29, 1944 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal |
Next (lower) | Merchant Marine Mariner's Medal |
The Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation is an award of the United States Merchant Marine. The award is presented as a bronze plaque to vessels, with officers and crew being awarded a ribbon bar to denote the award. Both United States flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels are eligible for the award.