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Executive Order 9260

Legion of Merit

Ordered by Franklin Roosevelt on October 29, 1942

Summary

Establishes criteria and procedures for awarding the Legion of Merit decoration. Authorizes awards to U.S. military personnel, members of the armed forces of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, and those from friendly foreign nations who demonstrate exceptionally meritorious conduct after September 8, 1939. Requires recommendations for awards to foreign military personnel to receive presidential approval.

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