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Executive Order 9260, dated October 29, 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, established the rules for the Legion of Merit, and required the President's approval for the award. Following the invasion of North Africa in November 1942, a number of United States officers were awarded the Legion of Merit in the degree of Officer.
Upon arrival, about 60 officers were awarded the Legion of Merit and were among the first awarded the medal. By some misunderstanding as to the rules governing the awards, these 60 American officers were awarded the degree of Officer. According to Lemnitzer, President Roosevelt was quite annoyed but did not rescind the awards.
Officers of the Legion of Merit (149 P) Pages in category "Recipients of the Legion of Merit" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 4,385 total.
The Legion of Merit is the only United States decoration which may be issued in award degrees (much like an order of chivalry or certain orders of merit), but award degrees are only made to foreign nationals, typically senior military officers or government officials. Switzerland does not award any orders.
This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Officer of the Legion of Merit.
It is granted by Commanders of ACOMs, ASCCs, and DRUs; members of the SES serving as the director of a DRU; and the AASA for HQDA. May be further delegated to commanders MG and above or civilian equivalent and to Principal Officials of HQDA. The medal is the civil service equivalent of the military Legion of Merit. Originally established on 26 ...
West Virginia Legion of Merit (WVLOM)- Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out exceptional service or execute a noteworthy feat of valor. West Virginia Meritorious Service Medal (WVMSM) - Honors West Virginia National Guard members who carry out outstanding service or feats of heroism of a lesser degree than would warrant the ...
Frank Wesley Fenno Jr. (March 15, 1909 – August 16, 1973) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Rear Admiral. An accomplished submarine commander during World War II, Fenno was awarded numerous military honors for his service, including the Distinguished Service Cross, three Navy Crosses, the Silver Star, and two Legion of Merit medals.