soldierly conduct

Example Sentences

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The 75 were mentioned in despatches for "a high sense of duty and a soldierly conduct worthy of emulation by others."

From Time Magazine Archive

In this new scene of experience, the two friends distinguished themselves as much by their bravery as they had before by their exemplary and soldierly conduct.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 by Wilson, John Mackay

A Russian girl named Alexandra Lagereva was awarded a commission early in the year for fine soldierly conduct in the field.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) by Parrott, James Edward

Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of Congress be presented to Brigadier-General Wayne for his brave, prudent, and soldierly conduct in the spirited and well-conducted attack of Stony Point.

From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand

They all understood this thing at Laramie just as well as he did, and therefore appreciated his soldierly conduct for what it was really worth.

From Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. by King, Charles