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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Monroe J. Hagood, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 June 1952 to 27 July 1954.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    August 1960 – December 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (May 20, 1963)

    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 to Colonel (Infantry) Monroe J. Hagood, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1960 to December 1962.