What is Legion of Merit award USA?
Table of Contents
- 1 What is Legion of Merit award USA?
- 2 Which Indian personality has recently been awarded with the title Legion of Merit for his role in strengthening the US India strategic platform by the US president?
- 3 Who won Legion of Merit 2020?
- 4 How prestigious is the Distinguished Flying Cross?
- 5 Which Indian army general won Legion of Merit?
What is Legion of Merit award USA?
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Who has been awarded Legion of Merit?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Legion of Merit’ award for elevating India-US ties by the Trump administration. India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, accepted the award on behalf of the prime minister from the US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien at the White House.
Which Indian personality has recently been awarded with the title Legion of Merit for his role in strengthening the US India strategic platform by the US president?
On 21 December 2020, President of the United States Donald Trump awarded Modi with the Legion of Merit for elevating India–United States relations.
What is the full name of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi?
Narendra Damodardas Modi
Narendra Modi/Full name
Who won Legion of Merit 2020?
United States confers ‘Legion of Merit’ award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The President of the United States of America conferred the highest decoration, The Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21 December 2020.
Which Indian got Legion of Merit?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Legion of Merit’ by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday for his role in advancing the India-U.S. relationship. The award was also presented to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
How prestigious is the Distinguished Flying Cross?
The Distinguished Flying Cross is the nation’s highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement. As a valor decoration, it is awarded to recipients for heroism while participating in an aerial flight.
Who was the first chief commander from India to be awarded the Legion of Merit?
Chief Commander
| Office/Position | Rank | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Maharaja, Prime Minister | Commander-in-Chief (Field Marshal) | Mohan Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana, GBE, GCIE |
| President | Commander-in-Chief | Rómulo Gallegos |
| President | Commander-in-Chief | Carlos Prío Socarrás |
| Chief of the Army Staff and Commander-in-Chief | General | Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, OBE |
Which Indian army general won Legion of Merit?
Former Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag has been awarded the United States (US) ‘Legion of Merit (Degree of commander)’ on August 17, 2018, at Pentagon, Washington DC.