Legion of Merit Anodized Miniature Medal ISLAND_12~8248-USCG The IT rating is one

The IT rating is one of the most diverse ratings in the US Navy

1945 - March 2

but within the American Theater of Operations

The corps of commissioned officers was founded on March 3

The recipient must be personally present and under hostile fire while in a unit actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy

Legion of Merit Anodized Miniature Medal ISLAND_12~8248-USCG The IT rating is oneLegion of Merit Anodized Miniature Medal The Legion of Merit Medal (LM, LOM) is a decoration presented by the United States Armed Forces to members of the United States Military, as well as foreign military members and political figures, who have displayed exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The performance must be of significant importance and far exceed what is expected by normal standards.