The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain (Adjutant General Service), [then Major] Filemon S. Lagman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Philippine Army, January 1942 to January 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Captain Lagman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army. [This award supercedes the awards of a Bronze Star Medal, for service from 20 June to 5 August 1944, and a Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), for service from 26 to 30 June 1943, to Captain Lagman, as published in General Orders 89, Headquarters Eighth Army, 4 August 1945, and General Orders 108, Headquarters X Corps, 14 August 1945, respectively.]