Specially Meritorious Service Medal was created in 1898.
Meritorious Service Medal - China - was created in 1951.
Meritorious Service Medal - United States - was created in 1969.
Meritorious Service Medal - Canada - was created on 1991-06-06.
National Defense Service Medal was created on 1953-04-22.
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Personal Decoration
Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal was created on 1968-05-20.
The Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal was established on June 1, 2002, by an executive order signed by President George W. Bush. It was created to recognize extraordinary leadership, meritorious service, and outstanding contributions to the security of the United States and the Department of Homeland Security.
The Bronze Star Medal could be awarded for either "meritorious service" or for "valor". If the award was for valor, the Medal was awarded with a bronze "V device" to be worn on the ribbon of the Medal. After the war was over the Army decided that every WWII veteran was entitled to the Bronze Star Medal, but the award was for "meritorious service", not "valor", so no "V device".
The language governing the award of the Bronze Star Medal includes "heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving aerial flight, while engaged in combat against an enemy or while serving in combat with friendly foreign forces".
MSM on a military headstone stands for the Meritorious Service Medal. This medal is awarded to members of the armed forces for outstanding non-combat service, recognizing exceptional achievement or meritorious service in a duty position. It is a mark of honor that signifies the individual's dedication and contributions to their military career.
personal awards are those given for actions the awardee has performed. Personal Decorations. (Listed in order of precedence.) a. Medal of Honor b. Navy Cross c. Defense Distinguished Service Medal d. Distinguished Service Medal e. Silver Star Medal f. Defense Superior Service Medal g. Legion of Merit h. Distinguished Flying Cross i. Navy and Marine Corps Medal j. Bronze Star Medal k. Purple Heart l. Defense Meritorious Service Medal m. Meritorious Service Medal n. Air Medal o. Joint Service Commendation Medal p. Navy Commendation Medal q. Joint Service Achievement Medal r. Navy Achievement Medal s. Combat Action Ribbon (no medal authorized)