Good Conduct Medal

noun

, U.S. Military.

1. a medal awarded an enlisted person for meritorious behavior during the period of service.

Example Sentences

Betzold received several awards during his tenure, including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal and the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation.

From Los Angeles Times

He earned 13 awards, including the Army Achievement Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal, and was promoted to staff sergeant in January 2008.

From Seattle Times

Sotelo — honored by the Army with an Afghanistan campaign medal, a campaign star, and a good conduct medal — would live in this tent for seven months, trying every day to find permanent housing.

From Los Angeles Times

During his time in the Marines, he achieved the rank of sergeant and earned a number of awards including Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.

From BBC

Each of the men had received a Good Conduct Medal and a National Defense Service Medal, according to service records.

From New York Times