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Medal for Merit

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noun

  1. a medal awarded by the U.S. to a civilian for distinguished service to the country: discontinued after World War II.

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Last month he was awarded the War Department's Medal for Merit for his morale-building efforts in World War II.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was awarded the Medal for Merit for his war work in Navy radio and sound research, including sonar.

From Time Magazine Archive

In recognition of his incalculable services as a morale builder, he was awarded the Medal for Merit, and France made him a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor.

From Time Magazine Archive

Medal for Merit, he quickly organized the Caribbean Cement Co.

From Time Magazine Archive

Unlike Elizebeth, William was recognized for his wartime achievements, receiving a rare Medal for Merit from President Harry S. Truman in 1946.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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