commendations

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As a lieutenant, Mueller led a platoon of troops, was wounded twice in battle, and was awarded numerous commendations including the Bronze Star for bravery.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Tietjens was awarded several commendations during his career, including a National Defense Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and an Iraq campaign medal, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The sycophants bestowed with medals and presidential commendations.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

The lawyer, Tim Grace, said that Kriv had received nearly 150 commendations and recognitions and had earned two awards for saving lives.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2023

Enuious aboue all measure; nothing was so grieuous to his eyes as the prosperitie, nothing so harsh to his eares as the commendations of others.

From The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First by Hayward, John