Intelligence Medal of Merit
| Intelligence Medal of Merit | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Awarded by Central Intelligence Agency | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Eligibility | Employees of the Central Intelligence Agency |
| Awarded for | "For the performance of especially meritorious service or for an act or achievement conspicuously above normal duties which has contributed significantly to the mission of the Agency." |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Intelligence Star |
| Next (lower) | Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal |
The Intelligence Medal of Merit is awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency for performance of especially meritorious service or for achievement conspicuously above normal duties.[1]
Notable recipients
- Gust Avrakotos
- Jerome Calloway[2]
- George W. Cave[3]
- John Chambers (1923 – 2001) Hollywood make-up artist involved in Canadian Caper during 1979 Iran hostage crisis[4]
- Gene A. Coyle[5]
- Richard G. Fecteau[6]
- J.B.E. Hittle
- Stephen Kasarda[7]
- Harry E. Mason[8]
- Tony Mendez
- Edmund H. Nowinski[9]
- Robert Schaller[10]
- Frank Snepp
- David O. Sullivan[11]
- Al Ulmer
- Charles Wilson, first civilian to win the Medal
See also
References
- ↑ "Medals of the CIA — Central Intelligence Agency". Cia.gov. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ "A Classic Case of Deception — Central Intelligence Agency". Cia.gov. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Cave Named Alumnus of the Year". www.miltonhersheyschool.org. Milton Hershey School. June 23, 2001. Archived from the original on February 1, 2002. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ Patrick Hruby (October 10, 2012). "Tony Mendez, clandestine CIA hero of Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo,’ reveals the real story behind film smash". The Washington Times. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- ↑ Coyle, Gene. "Spy v. Spy.". Indiana Alumni Magazine (May/June 2008): 34–38. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Two CIA Prisoners in China, 1952–73 — Central Intelligence Agency". Cia.gov. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ "Excerpts of D/CIA Hayden's Memorial Ceremony Remarks — Central Intelligence Agency". Cia.gov. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑
- ↑ Laurie, Clayton D. (May 1, 2002). "Leaders of the National Reconnaissance Office 1961-2001". National Reconnaissance Office. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- ↑ Carol Smit (March 25, 2007). "Spy Robert Schaller's life of secrecy, betrayal and regrets". seattlepi.com. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
- ↑ Boorstein, Michelle (August 18, 2012). "David O. Sullivan, CIA officer". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 15, 2012.