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]
| 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 edit
| 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] | ||
| Major Janet Alvarez Gonzalez | Texas Military Forces | ORDER 2010 288-002 (TXSG) | [6] | |
| Chief Warrant Officer Lewis O. King | Hall of Honor inductee | [7] |
See also edit
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "State Awards". Texas Military Department. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Joint Force Texas Regulation (1-07)" (PDF). Texas Military Department. August 1, 2009.
- ^ "Texas Military Forces Hall of Honor Donald W. Peacock". Texas Military Forces Museum.
- ^ "Thomas Sams Bishop". Texas State Cemetery.
- ^ "Texas Military Forces Hall of Honor Dale M. Pyeatt". Texas Military Forces Museum.
- ^ Univision
- ^ "Texas Military Forces, Hall of Honor, Lewis O. King". Texas Military Forces Museum.