The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer to Major General Bak Lim Hang, Republic of Korea Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 29 June to 5 July 1952, and from 9 August 1952 to June 21, 1953.