Like the Medal of Honor, the legion of merit is awarded by the president. There are entire military departments that vet/review the nominees qualifications. After which a recommendation is made for or against. If for, it follows up the chain finally reaching the president.
Legion of Merit was created in 1942.
The Legion of Merit is a medal that is awarded to foreign services for exceptional service. There are no NCO's who have been awarded the medal.
Yes. It is a higher award.
The Legion of Merit (Naval Service only), the Bronze Star, Commendation Medals.
Dr. Charles W. Swan awarded by President H. W. Bush
Legion of Honor originated in the European country of France. It rewards civilians and soldiers based on a system of merit rather than a system of nobility.
Legion of Merit
It could mean that they were awarded the Legion of Merit. See the link to the right for a memo on the meaning of the award published by the Department of the Army.
Become a legion? A legion was a section of a Roman army. A legion is about 6 thousand soldiers.
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This legion was actually reconstituted by Vespasian
the president appoints and the senate approves