Department of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award

Department of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award
Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service
TypeCivil decoration
Awarded forA pattern of achievement and excellence, which may have been previously recognized by awards up to and including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
Country United States
Presented by Department of the Army
EligibilityArmy civilian personnel
Established29 December 1945
Ribbon bar of the award
Precedence
Next (lower)Secretary of the Army Award for Valor
RelatedDistinguished Service Medal

The Department of the Army Distinguished Civilian Service Award formerly the Department of the Army Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service is the highest award that may be bestowed by or on behalf of the Secretary of the Army to Army civilian employees. The medal was approved by the War Department 29 December 1945. This award consists of a gold medal, lapel button and certificate. A ribbon bar and miniature medal is also available for private purchase.

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