Meritorious Service Medal |
The Meritorious Service Medal is a
military decoration presented to members of the United States
Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding
meritorious achievement or service to the United States
subsequent to January 16, 1969. Effective 11 September
2001, this award also may be bestowed for meritorious
achievement in a designated combat theatre. Normally, the
acts or services rendered must be comparable to that required
for the Legion of Merit but in a duty of lesser, though
considerable, responsibility. |