Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
Meritorious Service Medal
The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States. The award is typically given for non-combat meritorious achievement or service.
History[edit | edit source]
The Meritorious Service Medal was established by Executive Order 11448 signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on January 16, 1969. The medal was created to recognize the non-combat meritorious service of members of the United States Armed Forces.
Criteria[edit | edit source]
The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces who has distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly outstanding and of major significance to the United States.
Appearance[edit | edit source]
The medal is a bronze hexagon, 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The obverse design consists of six rays issuing from the upper three points of the hexagon, with an eagle in the center. The reverse contains the inscription "United States of America" and a space for engraving the recipient's name. The ribbon is predominantly purple with white edges.
Notable Recipients[edit | edit source]
Related Awards[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces
- List of military decorations
- United States Department of Defense
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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