Soldier's Medal

American  

[sohl-jerz med-l] / ˈsoʊl dʒərz ˈmɛd l /

noun

1. a medal awarded to any member of the Army of the United States, or of any military organization serving with it, whose service is distinguished by heroism not involving conflict with an enemy.

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Etymology

Origin of Soldier's Medal

First recorded in 1925–30

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Soldier's Medal

However, he and his two crew mates were honored 30 years later with the Soldier’s Medal, the Army’s top award for “heroism not involving conflict with an armed enemy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024

His heroism earned him several awards and medals around the world including, the United States’ Soldier’s Medal.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 18, 2022

Hohman was later awarded the Soldier’s Medal, Purple Heart, Legion of Merit and other military honors, media outlets reported.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2021

He was decorated with the Soldier’s Medal for preventing an explosion by driving a burning fuel truck away from a fighter plane and helping put out the fire.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2018

In 1998, 30 years after the massacre, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Colburn were awarded the Soldier’s Medal, which is granted for lifesaving bravery not involving direct contact with an enemy.

From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2016

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