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 Brigadier General William R. Currie, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 11 July 1945 to 31 July 1958.