Navy and Marine Corps Medal
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The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The medal was established by an act of... Wikipedia
Awarded for: "Distinguishing oneself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States"
Equivalent: Army: Soldier's Medal; Air and Space Forces: Airman's Medal; Coast Guard: Coast Guard Medal
First awarded: World War II