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Close Window On December 15, 2008 Ambassador Barrett had the privilege of presenting the Legion of Merit to Finnish Brigadier General Sakari Hankomaa.
On December 15, 2008 Ambassador Barrett had the privilege of presenting the Legion of Merit to Finnish Brigadier General Sakari Hankomaa.

Ambassador Barrett presented the Legion of Merit to Finnish Brigadier General Sakari Hankomaa.

Ambassador Barrett had the privilege of presenting the Legion of Merit to Finnish Brigadier General Sakari Hankomaa on December 15, 2008.  A military decoration of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Legion of Merit recognizes exceptional performance, service and achievements.  The Legion of Merit was the first American military decoration to be awarded to citizens of other nations.