Medals

Various medals and certificates are available for men and women who served in the military.

The Massachusetts Medal of Liberty is awarded in the name of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth to any Massachusetts serviceman or woman killed in action or who died as a result of wounds received in action.

• Massachusetts Medal of Liberty (PDF)

The US Department of Defense offers several military medals for service in conflicts and for acts of valor.

• Learn more about medals offered for acts of valor
• US Army Awards and Decorations
• US Navy Awards
• US Marine Corps Awards
• US Air Force Awards and Decorations

Learn about how to request documentation/verification of service for medals:

• https://www.archives.gov/veterans/replace-medals