(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain (Air Corps), [then Private First Class, Specialist Fourth Class] Truman Heminway, Jr. (ASN: 0-932080), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Captain Heminway and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.