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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Keizo Hayashi, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    General

    Division:

    Japan Ground Self Defense Force

    Action Date:

    December 1958 – August 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 31 (September 30, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander to General Keizo Hayashi, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from December 1958 to August 1964.