I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.

我因立下了所谓的英勇卓越功勋而获得了提拔。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

He thought that he, far from being a routed general, had meritorious service to his credit.

他认为自己是有功之臣，不是败军之将。

《新英汉大辞典》

Perform meritorious service to atone for one's crimes so as to obtain clemency from the people.

立功赎罪， 以求得人民的宽恕。

《新英汉大辞典》

He received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals and a Valorous Unit Award.

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Foreign awards include the Mongolian Meritorious Service Medal, First Class, the Polish Army Medal in Gold, and the Taiwan Order of Cloud and Banner with Special Cravat.

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Commander Coughlin was at the Pentagon the day of the attacks almost 10 years ago and received a Meritorious Service Medal and Purple Heart for his actions in saving others on that day as well as for injuries he sustained.

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