New York State Medal for Valor
TypeMedal
Country United States of America
Presented byNew York (state)New York National Guard
StatusCurrently awarded
New York Medal of Valor
Precedence
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)New York Conspicuous Service Medal

The New York Medal of Valor is an award of the State of New York given to the New York State Organized Militia.[1] The New York Medal of Valor is the highest New York State National Guard military award of the New York National Guard. It is awarded to any individual of the New York State Organized Militia who shall have displayed a conspicuous act of valor, heroism, courage or gallantry either in a military or civilian capacity.

For each succeeding award, a silver medal device (shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and the service ribbon.

References

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  1. ^ "Medal of Valor". New York Department of Military and Naval Affairs. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2011.

Category:Awards and decorations of the National Guard (United States)