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Service Awards

Washington Medal of Merit

Washington Medal of Merit


Not actually a Union Award, this medal is awarded by the ACWGC
Cabinet to members of both sides who have made major contributions
to the ACWGC that assists the club. It is shown here for information
and download purposes.
MoH

Defender of the Union


awarded by the CoA with approval of the Theater Commanders
for service above and beyond the call of duty.
20 OBD

(Note: The DoU replaces the formerly used American Civil War
versionof the Medal of Honor, which is rightly, unreservedly
and separately heldin the highest respect and reverence by
the members of the ACWGC Union Army.)
OSM

Outstanding Service Medal


awarded by the CoA for extraordinary service in support of the Union Army.
20 OBD
ESM

Exemplary Service Medal


awarded by the Army Commander, to those officers who
signficantly contribute to the support of the Union Army.
(Note: The ESM replaces the former ACWGC Distinguished Service
Order whose UK namesake is given for actions in combat.)
15 OBD
Honorable Service Medal

Honorable Service Medal


awarded at the discretion of the Army Commander to those officers
who contribute to the support of the Union Army.
10 OBD
Union Acdademy Instructor Medal

Union Academy Instructor Medal


awarded to any Instructor who successfully graduates a cadet.
 
Additional awards with honors as noted below.

  Union Academy Instructor Medal 5 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 10 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 15 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 20 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 25 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 30 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 35 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 40 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal 50+ Cadets
 

  Union Academy Instructor Medal - 5 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 10 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 15 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 20 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 25 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 30 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 35 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 40 Cadets
 
Union Academy Instructor Medal - 50+ Cadets
 

 

Army Service Awards

Army of the Potomac Lincoln's Army Medal

Army of the Potomac Lincoln's Army Medal


awarded to those who contribute outstanding time and effort to the betterment of the army.
10 OBD
Army of the Tennessee Tecumseh Medal

Army of the Tennessee Tecumseh Medal


awarded to those who contribute their time and efforts to the betterment of our army.
10 OBD
Theater Medal - East

Theater Medal - East


awarded by the Army Commander upon assignment to an Army.
A single bronze Star will be added for each campaign game an
officer completes a Battle scenario in the DoR.
An officer who gains a Bronze Star in all campaign games in a
Theater will receive a Gold Star.
The Theater Medal for the theater an officer is not assigned to is
earned when he completes a Battle scenario in a game in that Theater.
The first Minor and Major Victory in a Battle that qualifies for a Bronze Star earns.
Major Victory 10 OBD.
Minor Victory 5 OBD.
Theater Medal - West

Theater Medal - West


awarded by the Army Commander upon assignment to an Army.
A single bronze Star will be added for each campaign game an
officer completes a Battle scenario in the DoR.
An officer who gains a Bronze Star in all campaign games in a
Theater will receive a Gold Star.
The Theater Medal for the theater an officer is not assigned to is
earned when he completes a Battle scenario in a game in that Theater.
The first Minor and Major Victory in a Battle that qualifies for a Bronze Star earns.
Major Victory 10 OBD.
Minor Victory 5 OBD.

Theaters of War.

Two Theaters of War are recognized in the ACWGC: Eastern Theater and Western Theater.
Both Theaters roughly correspond to the US military theaters in 1864.
The Trans-Mississippi Department is considered part of the Western Theater.

Western Theater: JTS/WDS named campaigns
Atlanta
Chickamauga
Corinth
Franklin
Ozark
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Forgotten Campaigns
Eastern Theater: JTS/WDS named campaigns.
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Overland
Peninsula
Petersburg
Shenandoah
 

Theater Ribbons


 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Western Theater Medal Ribbon
 

 
Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 1 Theater Campaign
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 2 Theater Campaigns
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 3 Theater Campaigns
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 4 Theater Campaigns
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 5 Theater Campaigns
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 6 Theater Campaigns
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 7 Theater Campaigns
 
Theater Medal Ribbon 8 Theater Campaigns
 

 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 
Eastern Theater Medal Ribbon
 

 

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Original page designed by D. S. Walter.
Current design by Ken Miller with assistance from Larry 'Notso' Quick.
Graphics by Rob Love, Ken Miller and others.
Awards and ribbons depicted here are based on designs by Rob Love, Dierk Walter, Ken Miller, Joseph Meyer & others.
Current Union award designs were produced by Joseph Meyer.
Maintained by Ken Miller

This page last updated
Last updated April 15, 2024

 

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