The Army Commendation Medal Ribbon is given to any member of the United States Armed Forces, excluding General Officers, who has shown heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Army after December 6, 1941. This medal can also be awarded to a member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who, after June 1, 1962, demonstrates heroism, extraordinary achievement, or significant meritorious service that has been mutually beneficial to the friendly nation and the United States.
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Army Commendation Medal Ribbon
HISTORY
In 1945, an Army Commendation Ribbon of distinctive design was established to recognize meritorious service in an area at a time for which the Bronze Star Medal may not be awarded, ie. outside of operational areas.
Authority to award the Commendation Ribbon was delegated to Major Generals or commanders of any command, force or installation normally commanded by Major Generals.
In 1949, the change from a ribbon only award to a pendant was approved.
Anyone who received the ribbon could apply for the new medal. The Army redesignated the Commendation Ribbon With Metal Pendant as the Army Commendation Medal in 1960. In 1962, it was authorized for award to a member of the Armed Forces of a friendly nation for the same level of achievement or service which was mutually beneficial to that nation and the United States. The next big change occurred on February 29, 1964 with the approval of the “V” device to denote combat heroism of a degree less than that required for the Bronze Star Medal. Additionally, the ARCOM continued to be awarded for acts of courage not qualifying for the Soldier’s Medal.
