Truman Signed Citation & Accompanying Legion Of Merit Award.

1 p, measuring 8” x 10.5”, Washington, D.C., Ca. April 9, 1946. A typed citation signed, “Harry Truman”, on White House letterhead. The document is a Citation for the Legion of Merit: Degree of Legionnaire, awarded to Senior Lieutenant, while serving as a staff physician "demonstrated exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service and contributed materially to the success of combined operations against the common enemy of Europe."

Also accompanied by the original award certificate, 1 p, measuring 12” x 9.75”, Washington, D.C., dated April 9, 1946. With mechanical signatures of Major General Edward F. Witsell, Adjutant General, and Robert P. Patterson, Secretary of War. Light soiling and wear to edges and notes in pencil on top of both documents. Large and bold signature. Very fine and attractive pair.

Harry Truman, 33rd President of the United States, led the country in the closing days of World War II following the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt on April 12, 1945. He thereafter saw the country through the rebuilding of Europe and the Korean War. The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award given to members of the U.S. uniformed services as well as military and political figures of foreign nations in recognition of outstanding services and achievement. The award is one of only two U.S. military decorations issued as a neck order (the other being the Medal of Honor).

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