Coast Guard Heroism Medal

The Coast Guard Medal is a decoration of the United States military that is awarded to any service member who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Coast Guard, distinguishes themselves by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy. For the decoration to be awarded, an individual must have performed a voluntary act of heroism in the face of great personal danger or of such a magnitude that it stands out distinctly above normal expectations.

Additional awards of the Coast Guard Medal are annotated by  5⁄16 inch gold stars. The Coast Guard Medal is the equivalent to the Soldier's Medal, Airman's Medal, and Navy and Marine Corps Medal.