Compatriots who have served in the armed services may qualify for a War Service or Military Service Medal designed for their specific military campaign.

The incumbent Chapter President may present to members that have done outstanding work for the Chapter. The outstanding service rendered should be stated in the citation.

It is awarded to a compatriot in recognition of, and in appreciation of, outstanding services rendered to the Chapter. The medal is presented to a compatriot for significant service which lacks the requirements for the Meritorious Service Medal. It should be awarded in place of the Bronze and Silver Good Citizenship Medals, which cannot be awarded for service to the SAR. The recipient must have served as an active officer for a minimum of two years, as an active committee chairman for three years, or as an active member of a committee for four years.

It is awarded to SAR members who have rendered long, faithful and meritorious service to their chapter. The meritorious service rendered should be stated in the citation.

The incumbent Chapter President may present one medal during his term (or each year of his term if elected to a multiyear term) at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, to a Compatriot in recognition for that Compatriot's conspicuous service to the Chapter during the president's administration. The distinguished service rendered should be stated in the citation.

The incumbent Chapter President may present this award at his discretion.
The service rendered should be stated in the citation.