The phrase "a meritorious service" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a service that is deserving of praise or recognition, often in formal contexts such as awards or commendations.
Example: "The organization honored her for her meritorious service to the community over the past decade."
Alternatives: "an exemplary service" or "a commendable service".
She has been awarded a Meritorious Service Medal, a Navy Commendation Medal with three stars and a Navy Achievement Medal.
Afterr his war service, Mr. Jones was promoted to master sergeant and won a Meritorious Service Award.
A memorable day at work: Last spring, Biddings was one of 23 Duke employees honored with a Meritorious Service Award.
Ng, also known as Bee Bee, has served on several boards for NTUC, the nation's trade union, which granted her a Meritorious Service Award in 2014.
Cofer, who began working for FMD in 2001, was honored in 2003 with a Meritorious Service Award, one of the top employee honors at Duke.
The squadron was awarded its first-ever Meritorious Unit Commendation, while McCain received a Meritorious Service Medal.
A few weeks ago, Turetzky accepted an award for meritorious service from the National Pro Am, a nonprofit community organization that offers a wide range of services for young people trying to break into the sports industry.
Served as a radio operator with the 96th Division (the "Deadeyes") in the Philippines and Okinawa during World War II, and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
The only recurring characters besides Dexter are some dogs and a woman (or women) he calls "Mrs. Dexter," who clearly deserves a Rolex for meritorious service.
By then Fox himself had been promoted to captain, and he would finish the war with a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
Authorities also found more than 10,000 rounds of live ammunition, a Bronze Star for meritorious service, knife and sword collections, and Nazi flags and helmets at the home of the veteran, Richard E. Schaefle, 54, a retired radiologist.
