Name/Title
Peter Fiedler ribbon barEntry/Object ID
2025.1014.50Description
Four tier ribbon bar belonging to Peter Fiedler. Medals are as follows:
Legion of Merit / Bronze Star / Meritorious Service
Navy Commendation / Combat Action / Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit / China Service / National Defense Service
Vietnam Service / Southern Vietnam Navy Distinguished Service / Republic of Vietnam CampaignContext
Peter Fiedler was the first captain of the nuclear cruiser USS Texas (CGN-39) from October 1975 to January 1979. He supervised construction, and took official command on September 10, 1977, when the cruiser was commissioned.
The Legion of Merit Medal was awarded for exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. The medal was made via an Act of Congress on July 20, 1942, and awarded retroactively beginning on September 8, 1939.
The Bronze Star Medal was awarded for heroic achievements or service, and meritorious achievements or service. The medal was made via an executive order by FDR on February 4, 1944, and awarded retroactively beginning on December 7, 1941. Bronze Star Medals with a “V” on the ribbon denote meritorious combat service during the Vietnam War.
The Meritorious Service Medal was awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a non-combat role. The medal was made via Executive Order 11448 on January 16, 1969.
The Navy Commendation Medal was awarded for either an act of heroism or meritorious achievements or service. The medal was established by the US Navy in November 1943 and awarded retroactively beginning on December 6, 1941.
Combat Action
The Navy Commendation Medal was awarded for either an act of heroism or meritorious achievements or service. The medal was established by the US Navy in November 1943 and awarded retroactively beginning on December 6, 1941.
Navy Meritorious Unit
The China Service Medal was awarded in recognition of service in and around China before, during, and after World War II. The medal was established by Navy Department General Order No. 176 on July 1, 1942, and awarded retroactively beginning on July 7, 1937.
The National Defense Service Medal was awarded to participants in the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and the Global War on Terror. The medal was established by Eisenhower via Executive Order 10448 on April 22, 1953.
The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded for service in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia from July 4, 1965, to March 28, 1973, and April 29 to 30, 1975. The medal was established by L.B. Johnson via Executive Order 11231 on November 28, 1965.
The Navy Distinguished Service Order Medal was awarded for meritorious and heroic deeds in combat and non-combat throughout the Vietnam War. The medal was awarded by South Vietnam and was last issued in 1974.
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (1960- ) was awarded for service in the second period of the Vietnam War beginning in 1960. The medal was awarded by South Vietnam, beginning on March 24, 1966, and was last issued on March 28, 1973.Collection
Collection (Peter B. Fiedler), Historical CollectionsLexicon
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Category 08: Communication Objects
