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The Presidential Medal of Freedom is America’s highest civilian honor. Awarded by the President, it recognizes extraordinary achievements benefiting U.S. national interests. Recipients are typically American citizens who have demonstrated distinction in areas like public service, diplomacy, or advan...
India's highest peacetime gallantry award, instituted in 1952 and equivalent in prestige to the Param Vir Chakra but conferred away from the battlefield.
India's second highest peacetime gallantry award, instituted in 1952, awarded to military or civilian personnel for conspicuous gallantry.
Established in 1942, the Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest United States non-combat decoration awarded for heroic actions not involving armed conflict.
The Soldier's Medal, established by the United States Army in 1926, is awarded to personnel who display heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy force.
The Airman's Medal, created by the United States in 1960, is awarded for heroic actions that involve voluntary risk of life but do not include armed combat.
Authorized in 1949, the United States Coast Guard Medal is awarded to personnel who demonstrate heroism while not participating in an armed conflict.
India's third highest peacetime gallantry award, instituted in 1952, awarded for gallantry or courageous action away from the face of the enemy.
Created in 1969, the Meritorious Service Medal is a United States military decoration awarded for outstanding non-combat meritorious achievement or service.
Established in 1960, the Antarctica Service Medal is a United States military and civilian award recognizing personnel who served on the Antarctic continent in extreme conditions.
Created in 1996, the Armed Forces Service Medal is a United States military award given to personnel who participate in significant US military operations with no armed conflict.
Established in 1977, the Humanitarian Service Medal is a United States military award recognizing service members who provide direct assistance during domestic or foreign crises.
