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		Definition of Legion of Merit in US English: Legion of Merit(also LM) noun A US military decoration, ranking below the Silver Star and above the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for exceptional performance of services to the US. Example sentencesExamples -  Gordon was awarded the Legion of Merit for his leadership there.
 -  Along the way, he earned the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross and 16 Air Medals.
 -  The Americans awarded him the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.
 -  His decorations included the U.S. Legion of Merit, as well as several British and French awards for gallantry.
 -  Powell received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, a Soldier's Medal and the Legion of Merit.
 
    Definition of Legion of Merit in US English: Legion of Merit(also LM) noun A US military decoration, ranking below the Silver Star and above the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for exceptional performance of services to the US. Example sentencesExamples -  Along the way, he earned the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross and 16 Air Medals.
 -  His decorations included the U.S. Legion of Merit, as well as several British and French awards for gallantry.
 -  Gordon was awarded the Legion of Merit for his leadership there.
 -  Powell received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, a Soldier's Medal and the Legion of Merit.
 -  The Americans awarded him the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.
 
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