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 Colonel William E. Ruark, Jr. (AFSN: 5079A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from 1 August 1960 to 1 August 1961.