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.
Legion of Merit was created in 1942.
Yes. It is a higher award.
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.
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.
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People were bribing Cassius to become officers in the army, regardless of merit.
Legion of Merit
Florence Nightingale was first awarded the Order of Merit in 1907, becoming the first woman to receive the prestigious honor which was typically reserved for men.
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.
In Boy-scouts there are many merit badges the kids can receive. One of the merit badges is for canoeing. You take a skills based test, so there are technically not yes or no answers, you can pass the test by learning how to canoe and doing it the proper way.