service medal
noun
: a medal awarded to an individual for military service in a specified war or campaign
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 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 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 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 See More
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 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 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 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 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 See More Word History
First Known Use
1914, in the meaning defined above
- taking
- taking (away)
- taking a hike
- taking a powder
- taking aback
- taking account of
- taking after
- taking against
- taking an axe to
- taking apart
- taking away
- taking back
- taking by surprise
- taking care of
- taking down
- taking effect
- taking exception
- taking for
- taking for a ride
- taking for granted
- taking hold
- taking hold (of)
- taking hold of
- taking in
- taking into account