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) Gen Rajendra Singhji Jadeja, the first Indian Chief of the Army Staff, 1946
ii) Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, 1950
iii) Gen Satyawant Mallana Srinagesh, 1955
iv) Admiral Jal Cursetji 1978
v) Gen Bikram Singh, 2013
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