Recognition Programs

The State of Maine has established the "Honoring a Veteran" recognition program to honor our veterans for their honorable military service. The program honors those that have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in defense of freedom, those Former POW's as well as those who are still POW's and/or missing, those who were wounded in action and received the Purple Heart, and all of our veterans who honorably served our great nation and state.

Below is a list of the various State of Maine recognitions that are available.

Type of Recognition General Description Criteria and Application
Gold Star
Honorable Service Medal and Certificate
 Awarded to the families of those servicemembers that have given their lives in defense of freedom. Honorable Service
Home of Record - Maine

Application
Silver Star
Honorable Service Medal and Certificate
 Awarded to veterans that were former POW's as well as to those veterans that received the Purple Heart. Honorable Service
Former Prisoner of War
Purple Heart recipient
Entered service from Maine or is a current resident of Maine for 5 years.

Application
Honorable Service Certificate
 These certificates are awarded to veterans that served honorably. Honorable Service
Entered service from Maine or is a current resident of Maine

Application

Sample Certificates: