- Time Period: Post-WW2
- Institution: Post-WW2?
- Country: United States (Medals and Decorations of the U.S Public Health Service)
The Surgeon General’s Medallion is the fourth-highest honor within the U.S. Public Health Service and the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Presented by the U.S. Surgeon General, this prestigious award recognizes exceptional achievements in public health and medicine.
The criteria for the award are determined by the sitting Surgeon General and typically include groundbreaking contributions to public health, advancements in disease prevention and control, or outstanding service in senior roles within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Due to its high regard, the Surgeon General’s Medallion is authorized for wear on active-duty uniforms of the U.S. Armed Forces. For Public Health Service Commissioned Corps members, it is worn after the Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal and before the Department of Commerce Silver Medal, the Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit.
