service medal

noun

: a medal awarded to an individual for military service in a specified war or campaign

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Patron, a Jack Terrier in Ukraine, received a service medal Sunday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for helping the country’s military to clear mines and explosive equipment. —

Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 9 May 2022 He also has been recognized for his leadership and performance in the line of duty and has received lifesaving awards and a meritorious service medal. —

C.r. Walker, chicagotribune.com, 5 Oct. 2021 The Texas native had been deployed to Iraq and had earned, among other decorations, the defense meritorious service medal, a good conduct medal and a marksmanship badge with the rifle. —

William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 19 July 2021 The Defense Department report recommended the Army remove James’ negative performance review from her personnel file and award her a military service medal the Guard had withheld. —

USA Today, 31 Mar. 2021 The Defense Department report recommended the Army remove James’ negative performance review from her personnel file and award her a military service medal the Guard had withheld. —

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of service medal was in 1914

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