Criteria: The LOM is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding service to the United States. When given to foreign nationals, different degrees of the award (Legionairre, Officer, Commander, Chief Commander) are given based on the recipient's rank. The Commander award is given to those with a rank equivalent of military Chief of Staff or higher position, but not to chiefs of state.
Established: October 29, 1942 |
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