Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A decoration awarded by the United States to civilians for outstanding service in peace or war.
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She was the first woman awarded the Medal for Merit (1947).
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On this day, Anna Rosenberg was the first woman to receive the Medal of Freedom, the highest US civilian award and the first woman awarded the Medal for Merit in 1947.
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Former Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Dack, 66, of Ilion, received a Medal for Merit and a Conspicuous Service Star for his service during the Vietnam War.
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