The Soldier's Medal is an individual decoration of the United States Army. It was introduced as Section 11 of the Air Corps Act, passed by the Congress of the United States on July 2, 1926. The criteria for the medal are: "The Soldier's Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy."
History
A need to recognize acts of heroism in 1922 resulted in the War Department's issuing orders for acts of bravery during peacetime. This led to an Act of Congress (Public Law 446-69th Congress, July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 780)) which established the Soldier’s Medal for acts of heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The Secretary of War directed that the Quartermaster General prepare and submit appropriate designs of the Soldier’s Medal per letter signed by The Adjutant General dated 11 August 1926. The Soldier's Medal is considered to be equivalent to the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Airman's Medal, and the Coast Guard Medal.
Lt. Joseph Guerra, a soldier from Fort Liberty, was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroism in saving four lives during an active shooter situation in Georgia.
published: 12 Aug 2023
Ft. Bragg soldier receives the soldier's medal
Ft. Bragg soldier receives the soldier's medal
published: 09 Oct 2019
Soldier's Medal
Join us as Maj. Gen. Michael McCurry will award the Soldier’s Medal to CW5 Nigel Huebscher at the Army Aviation Museum, Fort Novosel, AL.
The Soldier’s Medal was established by an act of Congress in 1926. It is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. It represents the same degree of heroism as that of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The Soldier’s action must have involved personal hazard or danger while voluntarily risking their own life.
On October 9, 2022, CW5 Huebscher and his family were traveling on Florida State Route 79, returning from a family beach trip. They encountered a sm...
published: 08 Aug 2023
Anita Blanton on a local soldier awarded The Soldier's Medal
WAVY News 10's Anita Blanton reports on 1st Sgt. William Howard as he was awarded The Soldier's Medal.
published: 03 Apr 2015
Army Captain Receives Soldier's Medal Award
Capt. Christopher D. Long accepts Soldier Medal for his heroic actions in April 2019.
published: 11 May 2021
Biden's dramatic and shifting story about a U.S. soldier's medal
Former vice president Joe Biden has frequently jumbled the details of a dramatic story from one of his many visits to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Read more: https://wapo.st/2HAcriz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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published: 30 Aug 2019
Fort Hood soldiers medal at DOD warrior games
Channel 6 Military Reporter Jillian Angeline reports.
published: 04 Jun 2018
Class of 2016 Cadet Awarded Soldier's Medal
Cadet Justin Dalme, Class of 2016, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, Jr., U.S. Military Academy Superintendent. Cadet Dalme, then Spc. Dalme, stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., noticed an automobile was halfway submerged in the middle of a pond. Fully clothed and with no regard for his own safety, he jumped into the frigid water and swam to the trapped vehicle. He opened the door and pulled an unresponsive women to safety, saving her life. For more on this story, visit http://bit.ly/U98VcL
published: 13 Sep 2012
IBOLC Graduate receives Soldier's Medal
2LT Robert Fetters was awarded with the highest honor a soldier can receive for an act of valor in a non-combat situation.
published: 14 Jul 2015
Soldiers Medal: Staff Sgt. Schaffer
Staff Sgt. Daniel Schaffer describes what happened in Afghanistan in August 2010. He was awarded the Soldiers Medal for his actions to save a fellow Soldier. Spc. Jason Anderson reports from Vicenza, Italy.
http://www.army.mil/valor/
Lt. Joseph Guerra, a soldier from Fort Liberty, was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroism in saving four lives during an active shooter situation in Georg...
Lt. Joseph Guerra, a soldier from Fort Liberty, was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroism in saving four lives during an active shooter situation in Georgia.
Lt. Joseph Guerra, a soldier from Fort Liberty, was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroism in saving four lives during an active shooter situation in Georgia.
Join us as Maj. Gen. Michael McCurry will award the Soldier’s Medal to CW5 Nigel Huebscher at the Army Aviation Museum, Fort Novosel, AL.
The Soldier’s Medal wa...
Join us as Maj. Gen. Michael McCurry will award the Soldier’s Medal to CW5 Nigel Huebscher at the Army Aviation Museum, Fort Novosel, AL.
The Soldier’s Medal was established by an act of Congress in 1926. It is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. It represents the same degree of heroism as that of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The Soldier’s action must have involved personal hazard or danger while voluntarily risking their own life.
On October 9, 2022, CW5 Huebscher and his family were traveling on Florida State Route 79, returning from a family beach trip. They encountered a small house that was on fire and pulled over to render assistance to the residents. He and another service member rescued an elderly couple from the fire and several hazards that were caused by the fire.
Join us as Maj. Gen. Michael McCurry will award the Soldier’s Medal to CW5 Nigel Huebscher at the Army Aviation Museum, Fort Novosel, AL.
The Soldier’s Medal was established by an act of Congress in 1926. It is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. It represents the same degree of heroism as that of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The Soldier’s action must have involved personal hazard or danger while voluntarily risking their own life.
On October 9, 2022, CW5 Huebscher and his family were traveling on Florida State Route 79, returning from a family beach trip. They encountered a small house that was on fire and pulled over to render assistance to the residents. He and another service member rescued an elderly couple from the fire and several hazards that were caused by the fire.
Former vice president Joe Biden has frequently jumbled the details of a dramatic story from one of his many visits to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Read more: h...
Former vice president Joe Biden has frequently jumbled the details of a dramatic story from one of his many visits to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Read more: https://wapo.st/2HAcriz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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Former vice president Joe Biden has frequently jumbled the details of a dramatic story from one of his many visits to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Read more: https://wapo.st/2HAcriz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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Cadet Justin Dalme, Class of 2016, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, Jr., U.S. Military Academy Superintendent. Cadet Dalme, then Spc. ...
Cadet Justin Dalme, Class of 2016, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, Jr., U.S. Military Academy Superintendent. Cadet Dalme, then Spc. Dalme, stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., noticed an automobile was halfway submerged in the middle of a pond. Fully clothed and with no regard for his own safety, he jumped into the frigid water and swam to the trapped vehicle. He opened the door and pulled an unresponsive women to safety, saving her life. For more on this story, visit http://bit.ly/U98VcL
Cadet Justin Dalme, Class of 2016, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, Jr., U.S. Military Academy Superintendent. Cadet Dalme, then Spc. Dalme, stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., noticed an automobile was halfway submerged in the middle of a pond. Fully clothed and with no regard for his own safety, he jumped into the frigid water and swam to the trapped vehicle. He opened the door and pulled an unresponsive women to safety, saving her life. For more on this story, visit http://bit.ly/U98VcL
Staff Sgt. Daniel Schaffer describes what happened in Afghanistan in August 2010. He was awarded the Soldiers Medal for his actions to save a fellow Soldier. Sp...
Staff Sgt. Daniel Schaffer describes what happened in Afghanistan in August 2010. He was awarded the Soldiers Medal for his actions to save a fellow Soldier. Spc. Jason Anderson reports from Vicenza, Italy.
http://www.army.mil/valor/
Staff Sgt. Daniel Schaffer describes what happened in Afghanistan in August 2010. He was awarded the Soldiers Medal for his actions to save a fellow Soldier. Spc. Jason Anderson reports from Vicenza, Italy.
http://www.army.mil/valor/
Lt. Joseph Guerra, a soldier from Fort Liberty, was awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroism in saving four lives during an active shooter situation in Georgia.
Join us as Maj. Gen. Michael McCurry will award the Soldier’s Medal to CW5 Nigel Huebscher at the Army Aviation Museum, Fort Novosel, AL.
The Soldier’s Medal was established by an act of Congress in 1926. It is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. It represents the same degree of heroism as that of the Distinguished Flying Cross. The Soldier’s action must have involved personal hazard or danger while voluntarily risking their own life.
On October 9, 2022, CW5 Huebscher and his family were traveling on Florida State Route 79, returning from a family beach trip. They encountered a small house that was on fire and pulled over to render assistance to the residents. He and another service member rescued an elderly couple from the fire and several hazards that were caused by the fire.
Former vice president Joe Biden has frequently jumbled the details of a dramatic story from one of his many visits to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Read more: https://wapo.st/2HAcriz. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK
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Cadet Justin Dalme, Class of 2016, was awarded the Soldier's Medal by Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, Jr., U.S. Military Academy Superintendent. Cadet Dalme, then Spc. Dalme, stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C., noticed an automobile was halfway submerged in the middle of a pond. Fully clothed and with no regard for his own safety, he jumped into the frigid water and swam to the trapped vehicle. He opened the door and pulled an unresponsive women to safety, saving her life. For more on this story, visit http://bit.ly/U98VcL
Staff Sgt. Daniel Schaffer describes what happened in Afghanistan in August 2010. He was awarded the Soldiers Medal for his actions to save a fellow Soldier. Spc. Jason Anderson reports from Vicenza, Italy.
http://www.army.mil/valor/
The Soldier's Medal is an individual decoration of the United States Army. It was introduced as Section 11 of the Air Corps Act, passed by the Congress of the United States on July 2, 1926. The criteria for the medal are: "The Soldier's Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy."
History
A need to recognize acts of heroism in 1922 resulted in the War Department's issuing orders for acts of bravery during peacetime. This led to an Act of Congress (Public Law 446-69th Congress, July 2, 1926 (44 Stat. 780)) which established the Soldier’s Medal for acts of heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. The Secretary of War directed that the Quartermaster General prepare and submit appropriate designs of the Soldier’s Medal per letter signed by The Adjutant General dated 11 August 1926. The Soldier's Medal is considered to be equivalent to the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Airman's Medal, and the Coast Guard Medal.
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