Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (REPLICA) Precedence

Precedence

It is normally awarded to only members of the United States Navy

The medal was announced in War Department Bulletin No

Awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements

Awards may be made to recognize single acts of merit or heroism

Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (REPLICA) PrecedenceHumanitarian Overseas Service Medal Significance The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal honours members of recognised Australian groups for emergency humanitarian service overseas in hazardous circumstances. The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal complements the Australian Service Medal (which is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force) and the Police Overseas Service Medal. History The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal was introduced