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Commendation Medal Recipients
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The
Commendation Medal was authorized by the Secretary of the Air
Force on March 28, 1958, for award to members of the armed
forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity
with the Air Force after March 24, 1958, shall have
distinguished themselves by meritorious achievement and service.
The degree of merit must be distinctive, though it need not be
unique. Acts of courage which do not involve the voluntary risk
of life required for the Soldier's Medal (or the Airman's Medal
now authorized for the Air Force) may be considered for the Air
Force Commendation Medal.
Additional awards of the same type medal are denoted by oak leaf
clusters.
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The citations that accompany the below awards provide the reader with an understanding of the types of missions Pararescuemen conduct in non-combat environments and the risks involved in prosecuting these missions.
The below list has a few of Pararescue recipients but many are missing . In addition to the verified names on this site, we are trying to identify others. The below list is of verified awardees. If you click on their name, you will view a copy of the narrative of their award. If you know of any other PJs awarded the Commendation Medal, contact me at historian@pjhistory.org
The
same is true if you have newspaper articles or other published media concerning an
individuals award.
Recipients name is followed by the date of the SAR mission and the location where it happened. Most names are hyperlinked to the citation for the award or a news article concerning the award.
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