Legion of Merit
noun phrase
: a U.S. military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services
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In fact, the captain of the ship that shot down the plane received the Legion of Merit in 1990.
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Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 20 May 2025
His honors included the Air Force Cross, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Camara was the recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medal, among other awards.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024
Dendy, who died several months ago, was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Yankees go on to win, 7-5. 1945 — World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis is discharged from US army after being awarded the Legion of Merit.
1961 — Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, against Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
During his military career, Kelly received numerous medals, including the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and multiple Air Medals.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024
He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the federal Meritorious Service Medal and the Maryland Distinguished Service Cross.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
His decorations included two Legion of Merit citations, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star and 16 Air Medals.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2024
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Henry Leutwyler Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 20 May 2025
His honors included the Air Force Cross, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Camara was the recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medal, among other awards.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024
Dendy, who died several months ago, was the recipient of the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal for exceptionally meritorious service with the 45th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
Yankees go on to win, 7-5. 1945 — World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis is discharged from US army after being awarded the Legion of Merit.
1961 — Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, against Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
During his military career, Kelly received numerous medals, including the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and multiple Air Medals.
—Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2024
He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the federal Meritorious Service Medal and the Maryland Distinguished Service Cross.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2024
His decorations included two Legion of Merit citations, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star and 16 Air Medals.
—Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 18 May 2024
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“Legion of Merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Legion%20of%20Merit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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