NJ Meritorious Service Medal

Introduction

The New Jersey Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to those veterans who were a resident upon entry into service or if the veteran has been a resident of this State for at least five years in the aggregate, honorably discharged and served in the organized militia, or the Armed Forces of the US or a Reserve component.

Eligibility

Criteria

Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who received an honorable.
Resident of New Jersey upon entry into military service or veterans who have been a resident of this state for at least five years in the aggregate.
Posthumous award authorized.

For posthumous awards, the surviving spouse or immediate family member of any resident of the State meeting the above requirements for a medal and who was killed while on active duty or died after receiving an honorable discharge from the armed forces may apply for a posthumous awarding of the medal. The request must include a copy of the Veteran’s death certificate.

How To Apply

Individuals applying for the award must complete an Application for State Medals and provide a copy of the service member's official discharge document(s) attesting to the fact that an Honorable Discharge was granted. One application can be used to apply for multiple NJ state medals.

Note: No person shall be entitled to more than one award of the NJ Meritorious Service Medal.