The Legion of Merit (USA)
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The Legion of Merit is the sixth highest American military honour. The award is given to services chiefs and officers for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The 'Legion of Merit' decoration is issued both to United States military personnel and to military and political figures of foreign governments.
Indian recepients
i) Field Marshal KM Cariappa
ii) Gen Rajendra Singhji, the first Indian Chief of the Army Staff
v) Gen Bikram Singh
Services chiefs (like all government servants, civil or defence) need to obtain the prior clearance of the government to receive foreign honours. Apparently, Gen Bikram Singh did not do so. The Times of India
