Meritorious Service Medal
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The Meritorious Service Medal is a senior level military decoration presented to denote acts of meritorious service worthy of recognition. This medal can be awarded in a combat or non- combat theatre. The following is a list of Meritorious Service Medals issued by various countries:
- Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)The Meritorious Service Medal is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, one of the two Meritorious Service Decorations gifted by the Canadian monarch, generally through his or her viceroy-in-Council...
, one of two Meritorious Service Decorations in Canada - Meritorious Service Medal (China)Meritorious Service Medal (China)The Chinese Meritorious Service Medal is currently the second highest military decoration awarded by the Government of the People's Republic of China.-History:...
, second highest military decoration within the People's Liberation ArmyPeople's Liberation ArmyThe People's Liberation Army is the unified military organization of all land, sea, strategic missile and air forces of the People's Republic of China. The PLA was established on August 1, 1927 — celebrated annually as "PLA Day" — as the military arm of the Communist Party of China... - Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...
- Meritorious Service Medal (United States)Meritorious Service Medal (United States)The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969...
- Meritorious Service Medal (Vietnam)
- NATO Meritorious Service Medal
- Pingat Jasa GemilangPingat Jasa GemilangThe Pingat Jasa Gemilang , instituted in Singapore in 1962. The Medal may be awarded to any person who has performed service of conspicuous merit characterised by resource and devotion to duty, including long service marked by exceptional ability, merit and exemplary conduct within Singapore...
(Civil Meritorious Service Medal) from Singapore - Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera)The Pingat Jasa Gemilang , is awarded to members of the Singapore Armed Forces for exceptionally distinguished performance or extraordinary service, or the furtherance of links with overseas forces....
(Military Meritorious Service Medal) from Singapore