1.The legendary rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley has been posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 41 years after his death.
posthumously 于死后
After the war she was posthumously awarded the George Cross.
战争结束后,她被追授乔治十字勋章 。
2.It recognizes those people who have made, an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States.
meritorious 值得称赞的
I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.
我之所以得到提拔是由于立下了所谓的英勇卓越的功勋 。