Presidential Unit Citation (Rhodesia)

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Presidential Unit Citation
Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg
Service ribbon for the Army and Air Force

TypeRibbon (decoration)
Awarded for"Gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions."
Presented byRhodesian Department of the Army
Rhodesian Department of the Air Force
Rhodesian Department of the Navy
EligibilityMilitary units
StatusCurrently awarded
First awarded1955
Precedence
Next (higher)Army: Army Achievement Medal

The Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) is awarded to units of the uniformed services of Rhodesia, and those of allied countries, for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy on or after January 28, 1955. The unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions so as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the same campaign.