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

He was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for going back into the smoldering aircraft to help rescue others still inside.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2021

A few days ago, the Army posthumously awarded Mensah the Soldier’s Medal, its highest award for heroism outside of combat, and New York State awarded him its Medal for Valor.

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2018

Colburn was nominated, along with crewmates, for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for their actions and received the Soldier’s Medal, the highest U.S. military award for bravery not involving conflict with the enemy.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2016

The book recounts his World War II service, which included a Soldier’s Medal for valor, and his marriage to his first wife, Lorraine “Frenchy” Allen, who died in 1976.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2015