Legion of Merit

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.

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From Seattle Times

Kerry Kachejian of Delray Beach, a West Point graduate who served in Iraq, arrived for his portrait session wearing three medals he was awarded during his service: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star and Meritorious Service.

From Seattle Times

His combat awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the highest noncombat award; the Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star with a V for combat valor, and a Purple Heart.

From Seattle Times

Gen. Kanamine’s honors included the Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal and two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal.

From Washington Post