AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
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MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
Established by order of the President on 16 JAN 1969, as an award primarily for
"Outstanding Non-combat Meritorious Achievement or Service to the United States"
by any member of the US Armed Forces. Some portion of the completed service or achievement must have been made on or after 16 JAN 1969. In actuality, this decoration could be described as a 'fifth class' or grade of the Legion of Merit and finally one that could be awarded to enlisted personnel. This is exemplified by the reversal of the color (red-purple instead of purple-red) of the ribbon of the Legion of Merit.
Second and subsequent awards are denoted
by bronze Oak Leaf Clusters;
a silver Oak Leaf Cluster is worn in lieu of five bronze.