By 1960, the Commendation Ribbons had been authorized as full medals and were subsequently referred to as Commendation Medals.

The Air Force recognized his efforts three years later by awarding him the Commendation Ribbon for meritorious achievement.

Commendation Ribbon (15 March 1946)

Calhoun was awarded the Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon for the rescue.

The Reserve Special Commendation Ribbon was a decoration of the United States Navy which was authorized for issuance between the years of 1930 and 1941.

For his service in Iceland, he was awarded the Letter of Commendation with Commendation Ribbon.

He was awarded a Commendation Ribbon with seven stars for his service.

The Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon is a personal military award of the United States Coast Guard.

Additional awards of the Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon are denoted by 5/16 inch stars.

The Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon is below the Coast Guard Achievement Medal in order of precedence.