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. Subsequent decorations are denoted by a bronze or silver acorn device. A "V" device is conferred for an act or acts of courage.
Notable recipients DateService MemberNotabilityCitationReferenceBrigadier General Donald W. PeacockHall of Honor inducteeEast Texas Oilfield Riot, 1931Lieutenant General Thomas S. BishopHall of Honor inducteeHurricane Alice, 1954Colonel Dale M. PyeattHall of Honor inducteeChief Warrant Officer Lewis O. KingHall of Honor inductee
See also
Awards and decorations of the Texas Military Awards and decorations of the Texas government
Texas Military Forces Texas Military Department List of conflicts involving the Texas Military
References
External links Texas Medal of Merit