Criteria This medal, a personal decoration of the governor rather than a National Guard award, was created specifically for presentation to the unknown heroes of our nation. This occurred on May 15, 1981. The ... This medal, a personal decoration of the governor rather than a National Guard award, was created specifically for presentation to the unknown heroes of our nation. This occurred on May 15, 1981. The design of the medal would not seem to preclude subsequent issues, if the occasion warranted, for acts of valor deemed worthy of gubernatorial recognition. MoreHide
Criteria This decoration is awarded for heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service by any member of the Iowa National Guard subsequent to January 1, 1965. The required achievement or service must... This decoration is awarded for heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service by any member of the Iowa National Guard subsequent to January 1, 1965. The required achievement or service must have been accomplished with distinction and must have been extraordinary. MoreHide
Criteria This medal is for exceptionally meritorious service, on or after September 1, 1965, by any member of the Iowa National Guard who, by untiring and unselfish efforts, renders a distinct service in furth... This medal is for exceptionally meritorious service, on or after September 1, 1965, by any member of the Iowa National Guard who, by untiring and unselfish efforts, renders a distinct service in furthering the interests of the state and/or the Iowa National Guard and does not meet the criteria for award of the federal Meritorious Service Medal or federal Commendation Medal. MoreHide
Criteria The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. It was awarded for active service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; for service with the American... The World War I Victory Medal was awarded for military service during the First World War. It was awarded for active service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918; for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in European Russia between November 12, 1918, and August 5, 1919; or for service with the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia between November 23, 1918, and April 1, 1920. MoreHide
With Quartermaster Corps, Cavalry Company;
Discharged 16 Jan 1919 at Camp Pike, AR;