Sentence examples for meritorious conduct for from inspiring English sources

Carpenter was brevetted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant for his gallant and meritorious conduct for his actions at Fairfield.

It was a Badge of Merit, an award Beck modeled on the Purple Heart-like token that George Washington bestowed for meritorious conduct (for, say, valor in a war or the commitment required to score free tickets).

Deputy Brian Moran of the Lynwood Sheriff's Station has received the Sheriff's Department's Silver Meritorious Conduct Medal for saving the life of a child trapped in a burning house.

He was promoted to the rank of major in June 1864, and, for "meritorious conduct" at Fort Fisher, he was recommended for promotion by President Lincoln and brevetted lieutenant colonel on March 13 , 1865

(I was once at an Anti-Defamation League dinner where Rupert Murdoch presented Silvio Berlusconi an award for meritorious conduct with respect to the Jews).

A statement from Dalworthington Gardens officials said he received an award for "meritorious conduct" and there were no documented complaints or disciplinary action in his work either as a public safety officer or dispatcher.

The Legion of Merit is awarded for "extraordinary meritorious conduct," according to the military, and the Bronze Star can be awarded for bravery or meritorious service.

The ship's commander, Will C. Rogers 3d, was given the Legion of Merit for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" during the period of his command.

Serving in the Army under Winfield Scott in Mexico, Magruder was promoted to major for "gallant and meritorious conduct" at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, and again promoted to lieutenant colonel for his daring in storming the castle at Chapultepec.

For his gallantry, meritorious conduct, and conspicuous services he was appointed Brigadier-General and made Bvt.

Alvord's dauntless pluck, skillful leadership, and good judgment did much for our success, and his merits were recognized by the bestowal upon him of the brevet of Major "for gallant and meritorious conduct" in these engagements.