Name/Title
Meritorious Service miniature medalEntry/Object ID
2025.1014.52Description
Medal awarded to Peter Fiedler and a part of eight medals sewn together.Context
Peter Fiedler was the first captain of the nuclear cruiser USS Texas (CGN-39) from October 1975 to January 1979. He supervised construction, and took official command on September 10, 1977, when the cruiser was commissioned.
The Meritorious Service Medal was awarded for outstanding achievement or meritorious service in a non-combat role. The medal was made via Executive Order 11448 on January 16, 1969.Collection
Collection (Peter B. Fiedler), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
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Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
