Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal
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.
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