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 Officer award is given to foreign military attaches or for a rank equivalent to colonel or general.
Established: October 29, 1942 |
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