Posted on Jun 5, 2017
Is it possible to nominate a retired service member for an award for actions as a retiree?
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Okay! Finally found it!
The retired service member does qualify for this award. How one goes about putting him in for it I do not know.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_Defense_Medal_for_Valor
The retired service member does qualify for this award. How one goes about putting him in for it I do not know.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_Defense_Medal_for_Valor
Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor - Wikipedia
The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Medal for Valor is the highest civilian award for valor presented by the Department of Defense.[2] Created in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, the medal recognizes government employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice, with voluntary risk to their personal safety in the face of danger.[1]
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I was army so I looked up my services regulation. So, AR 600-8-22, Sect. 3-3, Personnel Eligability, this section actually does not have anything that specifically pertains to retired service members. It does state that certain awards may be given to civilians if signed off by the Secretary of the Army, however these awards are for civilians serving in a combat zone.
I do believe that there are civilian awards that can be issued in this case. I will look them up and get that info to you.
I do believe that there are civilian awards that can be issued in this case. I will look them up and get that info to you.
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He could be given a civilian award, but not the Soldier's medal, because he was not on active duty when this happened. And I doubt they would retroactively recall him posthumously for this....
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