Medal for Merit

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

Then-President Harry Truman awarded Jeffries the Presidential Medal for Merit in 1948 -- the same year he was convicted.

From Fox News

He was convicted and fined $2,500 in 1948 — the same year that President Harry S. Truman awarded him the Presidential Medal for Merit.

From Seattle Times

He was fined $2,500 in 1948 with no jail time, and was awarded the presidential medal for merit that same year by President Harry Truman.

From Washington Times

Abramyan once helped reconstruct the Kremlin and also received a medal for “merit to the fatherland” from President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

From Salon