"The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard that was established 4 August 1949 by 14 U.S.C. \u00A7 492. Prior to this date, members of the Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. The medal is presented for, \"Exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility.\""@en . . . . . "1961"^^ . . "Currently awarded"@en . . "Distinguished Service Medal (US Coast Guard)"@en . . "Individuals serving in any capacity with the US Coast Guard"@en . . . . "1949-08-04"^^ . "Personal decoration"@en . . "Distinguished and exceptionally meritorious service to the United States Government in a duty of great responsibility."@en . . . . . "Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal ribbon with award star indicating a subsequent award"@en . . "The Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (CGDSM) is a decoration of the United States Coast Guard that was established 4 August 1949 by 14 U.S.C. \u00A7 492. Prior to this date, members of the Coast Guard were eligible to receive the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. The medal is presented for, \"Exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility.\" The Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal, which replaced the Transportation Distinguished Service Medal in 2002, is another higher precedence Distinguished Service Medal that may be awarded to Coast Guardsmen."@en . . . . "Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal"@en .