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Legion of Merit

American  

noun

Military.
  1. a decoration ranking below the Silver Star and above the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded to U.S. and foreign military personnel for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the U.S.


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For the record, Sherman has served our country for decades, earning along the way the prestigious Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Meritorious Service Medal among other accolades.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

The team had made history, receiving the Legion of Merit from US President Dwight D. Eisenhower among other medals and plaudits.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2023

A captain, he earned the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023

General McGee, who held many command posts through the years, received the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the French Legion of Honor and the Bronze Star, among other decorations.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2022

His other decorations included the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal and two awards of the Purple Heart.

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021

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