Public Health Service Smallpox Eradication Campaign Ribbon Explained

Public Health Service Smallpox Eradication Campaign Ribbon
Presenter:	the United States Public Health Service
Type:	Campaign ribbon
Eligibility:	Members of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and members of any other uniformed service of the United States
Awarded For:	Service in the Smallpox Eradication Campaign
Status:	Retired
Higher:	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award^[1]
Lower:	Global Health Campaign Medal

Criteria

The PHS Smallpox Eradication Campaign Ribbon was awarded to officers who has served 9- days or more cumulative service in the Centers for Disease Control Bureau of Smallpox Eradication or Smallpox Laboratory, in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Smallpox Eradication Program, or in a temporary duty assignment in a smallpox effort abroad. The service must have occurred between January 1, 1966 and October 26, 1977.^[2]

See also

• Awards and decorations of the Public Health Service
• Awards and decorations of the United States government

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wear of Awards and Badges. 2 July 2020.
2. Web site: Commissioned Officers' Awards Program. Commissioned Officer Corps of the US Public Health Service. 28 July 2020.