Texas Medal of Merit
Award
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Texas Medal of Merit, formerly known as the Texas Meritorious Service Medal, is the seventh highest military decoration that can be conferred to a service member of the Texas Military Forces.[1] Subsequent decorations are denoted by a bronze or silver acorn device. A "V" device is conferred for an act or acts of courage.[2]
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forExceptional service or achievement
DescriptionThe ribbon drape is of red, blue and gold stripes. The medal is bronze with a star and crossed olive and live oak leaves and the words "Meritorious Service Texas National Guard" on the obverse. On the reverse is the Coat of Arms of Texas and the words "Texas National Guard" and "For Service."
Presented byTexas Military Department
| Texas Medal of Merit | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Exceptional service or achievement |
| Description | The ribbon drape is of red, blue and gold stripes. The medal is bronze with a star and crossed olive and live oak leaves and the words "Meritorious Service Texas National Guard" on the obverse. On the reverse is the Coat of Arms of Texas and the words "Texas National Guard" and "For Service." |
| Presented by | Texas Military Department |
| Eligibility | Texas Military Forces |
| Status | Currently issued |
| Established | March 20, 1930 |
 Texas Medal of Merit medal ribbon | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Texas Outstanding Service Medal |
| Next (lower) | Texas Adjutant General's Award |
Notable recipients
| Date | Service Member | Notability | Citation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigadier General Donald W. Peacock | Hall of Honor inductee | East Texas Oilfield Riot, 1931 | [3] | |
| Lieutenant General Thomas S. Bishop | Hall of Honor inductee | Hurricane Alice, 1954 | [4] | |
| Colonel Dale M. Pyeatt | Hall of Honor inductee | [5] | ||
| Chief Warrant Officer Lewis O. King | Hall of Honor inductee | [6] |