Specially Meritorious Service Medal

Specially Meritorious Service Medal
Specially Meritorious Service Medal
TypeMedal
Presented byDepartment of the Navy
EligibilityFor acts of gallantry or heroism, not involving armed combat with an enemy.
StatusObsolete (de facto)
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The Specially Meritorious Service Medal was a military decoration of the United States Navy which was created by Joint Resolution of Congress No. 18 of 3 March 1901. The medal was intended to recognize acts of non-combat meritorious service accomplished during the Spanish–American War.

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