Army Distinguished Service Miniature Medal ISLAND_27D~TRU-99 captured or killed in action

captured or killed in action were automatically awarded the medal regardless of time served

Officer personnel authorized to wear a fourragere on the blue coat must attach a 20-ligne button to the left shoulder seam

Abbreviation: JSCM

with the Army version showing a yucca plant and the Navy/Marine Corps version showing a fortress with water

Army Distinguished Service Miniature Medal ISLAND_27D~TRU-99 captured or killed in actionUnited States Army Distinguished Service Miniature Medal Criteria: The Army Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is granted to any soldier who, while serving in the U. S. Army, distinguishes themselves with exceptionally meritorious service to the U. S. in a duty of great responsibility. The achievement must be of a level as to merit acknowledgement for service that is positively "exceptional." Exceptional performance of ordinary duties does not alone