Meritorious Service Medal | Medals of America

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Authorized: Authorized on January 16, 1969 and awarded to members of the Armed Forces for noncombat meritorious achievement or meritorious service after that date. During the Vietnam War the proposal to create the medal and received significant attention and was eventually approved when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the executive order on January 16, 1969.
The Meritorious Service Medal cannot be awarded for service in a combat theater. It has often been the decoration of choice for both end of tour and retirement recognition for field grade officers and senior enlisted personnel.

[@gunfreak]

Do you plan on doing a presentation on the Legion of Merit? I've always been intersted in the history of that award.

[@MedalsOfAmerica]

@gunfreak - We plan on doing all of the medals but it's just a matter of time. I've let our creative department know your request though and we'll move it up on the list. Thanks!