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Civil War Medal
This medal is issued to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy
and Marine Corps who served in the naval service during the Civil War, between
15 April 1861 and 9 April 1865. (Special Orders No. 81 and 82 of 27 June
1908.)
Although no service stars were issued for the various engagements
during the Civil War, a listing of the recognized campaigns is tallied in
the Battle Streamer Section.
Source: 1948, 1953 U.S. Navy Awards Manual
21 June 1998