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Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation information


Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation
TypeUnit Award
Awarded forOfficers and crew of ships involved in outstanding or gallant action in marine disasters or other emergencies for the purpose of saving life or property at sea.
Presented byUnited States Maritime Administration
EligibilityUS and foreign flagged merchant vessels
Establishedby Executive Order 9472, August 29, 1944
Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation Ribbon
Precedence
Next (higher)Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal
Next (lower)Merchant Marine Mariner's Medal

The Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation is an award of the United States Merchant Marine. The award is presented as a bronze plaque to vessels, with officers and crew being awarded a ribbon bar to denote the award. Both United States flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels are eligible for the award.

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