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

He should be one of the most intelligent officers of the command, and a model of soldierly conduct.

From Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 2 November 1863-June 1865 by Cox, Jacob Dolson

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

Cluke acted, as he did always where courage and soldierly conduct were required, in a manner that added to his reputation.

From History of Morgan's Cavalry by Duke, Basil Wilson