Army Distinguished Service Medal

Army Distinguished Service Medal

Army Distinguished Service Medal

(Army)

The Army Distinguished Service Medal is a military award of the United States Army that is given to a general officer who distinguishes himself or herself through exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility. The medal is awarded to general officers who have been nominated by their peers for outstanding service.

Authorized in 1918 in the legislation authorizing the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star Citation, the Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for both combat valor and non-combat services of exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a position of great responsibility.  It is our fourth-highest military award and shares this level of prominence with the Navy/Marine Corps DSM, the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal, and the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, each of which has its own unique design.

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