At that moment, the Black man from Georgia did not know he would later lead the first Black paratrooper company in the U.S. Army ... Fowles holding up a Legion of Merit Award.

BYU history professor and recently retired Army Col. Mark Choate says diplomatic missions ... For his exceptional service in building diplomacy, Choate was awarded the prestigious Legion of Merit this ...

During that time Weimer was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with two “V” devices and five oak leaf clusters, the Purple Heart, the Joint Commendation Medal, and the Army ...

His awards include the Legion of Merit; Bronze Star with two "V" devices and 5 oak leaf clusters; the Purple Heart; and the Joint Commendation Medal and Army Commendation Medal, both with a "V ...

Among Prendergast’s more prestigious honors are the Legion of Merit award, Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and an Army Commendation Medal.

When the United States entered the war, he then joined the U.S. Army. As assistant chief of ... received the Legion of Merit and a Purple Heart as well as the French Croix de Guerre and Legion ...

The U.S. Army confirmed Wednesday it is investigating ... Camara was the recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medal, among other awards.

John Martin of Malta has received a Legion of Merit Medal and a New York State ... promoted to colonel while serving with the New York Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters.