service medal
noun
: a medal awarded to an individual for military service in a specified war or campaign
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Henderson received a national defense service medal and good conduct medal during her service.
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Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2023
Those who survived unscathed deserved valiant service medals.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2023
On his suit, the duke wore his Afghanistan service medal, as well as the Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilee medals on his medal bar.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
Harry also wore his Afghanistan service medal as well as Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee, and Platinum Jubilee medals.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
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
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Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2023
Those who survived unscathed deserved valiant service medals.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2023
On his suit, the duke wore his Afghanistan service medal, as well as the Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Jubilee medals on his medal bar.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 May 2023
Harry also wore his Afghanistan service medal as well as Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee, and Platinum Jubilee medals.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
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
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“Service medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20medal. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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