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

Example Sentences

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

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

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021

For risking his life, Private Donaldson was awarded the Soldier’s Medal, a prestigious Army decoration.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2014

But his courage earned him the Soldier’s Medal, which was presented to him by Maj.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2014