Transportation Distinguished Service Medal
Authorized by Executive Order 12824 (reference (iii)).
Awarded by the Secretary of Transportation to a member of
the Coast Guard who has provided exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility while assigned in the Department of Transportation, or in other activities
under the responsibility of the Secretary of Transportation, either national or
international, as may be assigned by the Secretary.
The Transportation Distinguished Service Medal shall be
worn and be placed in precedence immediately above the Coast Guard Distinguished
Service Medal.
Authorized Devices: Gold Star |