Navy and Marine Corps Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Medal
TypePersonal military decoration
Awarded for"Distinguishing oneself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States"
Presented bythe United States Department of the Navy[1]
Established7 August 1942 (1942-08-07)
Retroactive to 6 December 1941
First awardedWorld War II
Precedence
Next (higher)Distinguished Flying Cross
EquivalentArmy: Soldier's Medal
Air and Space Forces: Airman's Medal
Coast Guard: Coast Guard Medal
Next (lower)Bronze Star Medal

The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The medal was established by an act of Congress on 7 August 1942, and is authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 6246.

The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the equivalent of the Army's Soldier's Medal, the Air and Space Forces' Airman's Medal, and the Coast Guard Medal.

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