Coast and Geodetic Survey Distinguished Service Medal

The Coast and Geodetic Survey Distinguished Service Medal is a decoration of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey presented to personnel of the Coast and Geodetic Survey for service during World War II, the national emergency preceding it, or its aftermath.

Coast and Geodetic Survey Distinguished Service Medal
The obverse (left) and reverse of the medal. The reverse is blank, but has been marked by a written notation.
TypeService award
Awarded forDistinguished service during World War II, the national emergency preceding it, or its aftermath
CountryUnited States
Presented byUnited States Coast and Geodetic Survey
EligibilityPersonnel of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
StatusObsolete
Established
  • 21 July 1945 (ribbon)
  • 1988 (medal)

Ribbon of the medal.
Precedence
Next (higher)Any distinguished service medal of the United States Armed Forces
Next (lower)C&GS Meritorious Service Medal
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