Army Distinguished Public Service Medal
The Distinguished Public Service Medal, formerly the Department of the Army Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service was established by directive of the Secretary of the Army in May 1956. This award consists of a gold medal, lapel button and certificate. This award recognizes distinguished service toward the accomplishment of the Army's mission.
| Distinguished Public Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service | |
| Type | Civilian public service award |
| Awarded for | Distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army's missions. |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Department of the Army |
| Eligibility | Civilians not employed by the Federal Government for outstanding public service to the Department of the Army. |
| Established | May 1956 |
Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Superior Public Service Medal |
| Related | Navy Distinguished Public Service Medal |
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