The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General John Brereton Bestic (AFSN: FR1682), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 November 1962 to 1 July 1967, culminating as the first Deputy Director for National Military Command System, Headquarters Defense Communications Agency; and in November 1966, with additional duty as Deputy Director, DCA. He became commander of the Electronic Systems Division (Air Force Systems Command) in July 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bestic culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.